Alkaline Water: Fad Or Fact?
Alkaline water built its brand based on the concept that high acidity in our body and blood is the reason for ill health and diseases therefore; our bodies will be…
Continue ReadingYour Water Could Be The Reason For Your Hair Loss And Skin Problems
In 1908, New Jersey became the first US city to utilize chlorine as a disinfectant in their municipal drinking water supplies. Today, approximately 98 percent of the country uses some…
Continue ReadingBalmoral Project SJ
Project: Balmoral Apartments, 42 units, San Jose, CA Problem: Hard water, at 16 grains, which would, over time, destroy boilers, pipes, fixtures, granite and marble surfaces at this 42-unit apartment…
Continue ReadingAmericans Concerned About Contaminants in Drinking Water
More than two billion people on earth (or one quarter of the world’s population) do not have access to a safe supply of drinking water. Most of the world’s people…
Continue ReadingClogged Pipe in a Commercial Building in San Jose, CA
The above photo shows what happens to a pipe that is exposed to hard water over a period of time. Depending on the level of hardness minerals in the water,…
Continue ReadingHow Plastic Water Bottle Waste Affects The Environment
The production, consumption, and disposal of plastic water bottles around the world has had devastating impacts on the environment. Annually, 167 water bottles are disposed per person. One water bottle…
Continue Reading5 Tips For Staying Hydrated In The Summer
The amount of water you should aim to consume a day depends on a variety of factors. Your weight, the climate, and your activity level all play a role in what is…
Continue ReadingDo You Have Hard Or Soft Water In Your Home?
If you have hard water in your home, you will notice a few telltale signs: Lime-scale deposit on your faucets, dingy clothing, scratchy towels, difficulty generating soap lather, or spots on…
Continue ReadingUse Reverse Osmosis To Purify Drinking Water
We often assume that the water pouring out of our faucets and shower heads is clean, disinfected and generally safe to drink. According to the New York Times, a report released May…
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