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Microplastics in Drinking Water: An Invisible Threat with Growing Consequences
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jamie Alan · 1/30/2026

Microplastics in Drinking Water: An Invisible Threat with Growing Consequences

Microplastics have rapidly shifted from an obscure scientific topic of interest to a defining environmental and public health concern. While microplastics were once believed to be confined to oceans and landfills, these tiny particles are found in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. As research accelerates, so does public awareness. According to the 2025 Waterdrop Annual Water Survey, microplastics have now become the most feared water contaminant among US consumers, surpassing other hazardous contaminants such as lead and PFAS.  

Can Water Expire? Facts You Should Know
Home and Wellness · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 1/20/2026

Can Water Expire? Facts You Should Know

Water is the mirror of the sincerity of men.” It is the unseen companion of life that is essential and simplistic. But when water is packaged in bottles, it receives an expiration date. But what about the water that flows from the faucet? Does that expire too? This is the question that arises as people are concerned about the quality of water, considering bottled water alternatives, and looking into filtration systems. Here is everything you need to know about the expiration date of bottled water and tap water.

American Water Quality Map 2026: What You Need to Know
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 12/16/2025

American Water Quality Map 2026: What You Need to Know

Every day in the United States, millions of families depend on community water systems for their daily supply of water. From morning coffee to kids' baths, it's the lifeline for households everywhere. Yet, water quality varies widely across regions. What flows from a tap in California might differ greatly from one in Michigan, due to factors like local geology, farming practices, industrial activity, and aging pipes.

What's in Boston's Tap Water?
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 12/15/2025

What's in Boston's Tap Water?

A city like Boston, with its intricate tapestry of history and glittering sites, functions on tap water that its citizens use every day. But have you ever wondered what's actually flowing through the pipes with the tap water? Major cities such as Boston have tap water that is mostly clean but may have contaminants that are worth knowing about. Read on to learn what is in Boston's tap water and how portable water filters can improve the water pouring through your taps at home

How Much Water Should I Drink on Creatine?
Home and Wellness · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 12/12/2025

How Much Water Should I Drink on Creatine?

“Creatine” is one of the most versatile supplements in the world of fitness, and this supplement has the ability to provide numerous health and fitness benefits, ranging from muscle-building and athletic performance enhancement to increased endurance. The issue that arises here is related to the consumption of water. The burning question here is: “How much water should I drink when using creatine?”

What’s in San Jose’s Tap Water?
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 12/10/2025

What’s in San Jose’s Tap Water?

Life in San Jose, California, means living with the energy of a thriving tech industry, warm climates, and good public infrastructure, including access to a stable water supply. However, many of its citizens are probably wondering what is actually coming out of the tap—particularly with the growing concern about tap water contamination that is sweeping the nation. If you are among those carefully monitoring the query, "What's in San Jose tap water?" then you are among the majority.

Microplastics in Drinking Water: What You Should Know | Expert Insight
Water Contaminants · by Katherine Bucko · 11/27/2025

Microplastics in Drinking Water: What You Should Know | Expert Insight

Microplastics are an emerging issue and are commonly discussed among the health, regulatory and scientific communities. They are recognized as a harmful and widespread pollutant with potential, long-term impacts to both natural ecosystems and human health. Virtually unavoidable, microplastics have been detected in the depths of the ocean, our food and water, and even indoor air.

Lead in Our Water: Risks, Realities, and Removal | Expert Opinion
Water Contaminants · by Derek B. Davis · 11/27/2025

Lead in Our Water: Risks, Realities, and Removal | Expert Opinion

Humans and lead have a complicated relationship. For thousands of years, people have used lead in construction, cosmetics, and countless other products. Lead has shaped the world we know. Lead is still used today in car batteries, belts that help deep-sea divers submerge, and vests that protect dental patients from excess X-ray exposure. This metal has truly remarkable properties that have kept it useful throughout history, specifically its low cost, low melting point, and high malleability.

Best 5 Under Sink Water Filters: Finding the Right One
Buyer's Guides · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 11/6/2025

Best 5 Under Sink Water Filters: Finding the Right One

More and more American families are turning to under sink water filters. The filters run quietly beneath your sink to clean water before it reaches your glass. Fresh, tasty water straight from your kitchen sink. That's what all families want. They are hidden from view and release purified water as demand, like large countertop units. Where do you go when there are so many products to pick from out there?

Top 8 Harmful Contaminants in New York Tap Water
Buyer's Guides · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 11/5/2025

Top 8 Harmful Contaminants in New York Tap Water

Black Friday 2025 is just around the corner, and it appears that it's going to be the largest shopping occasion of the year. Whether you’re ready to upgrade your home by providing it with clean water that's healthier and tastes better, your chance has finally arrived. The Waterdrop Black Friday 2025 Sale offers historically low prices and free gifts. New York City tap water has a legendary reputation. Its Mayor Eric Adams termed it as "the env Amer of the whole world".

5 Surprising Contaminants Found in Your Tap Water: How to Remove Them
Water Contaminants · by Katherine Bucko · 10/11/2025

5 Surprising Contaminants Found in Your Tap Water: How to Remove Them

As an environmental policy advisor, I’ve worked on groundwater quality regulations. This experience has given me immense trust in our municipal water systems as I’ve gained the knowledge of just how heavily monitored our drinking water systems can be. Relying on tap water has many benefits. For those of us who are environmentally conscious, tap water reduces our environmental footprint and our contribution to plastic waste by reducing reliance on bottled water. Not to mention, it’s free!

Best 5 Water Filter Pitchers: Finding the Right One
Buyer's Guides · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 9/28/2025

Best 5 Water Filter Pitchers: Finding the Right One

Maintaining good health requires drinking water that is safe and clean. A growing number of homes are looking to improve the quality of their water by using water filter pitchers. These pitchers are very efficient at eliminating impurities from tap water in addition to being convenient. The top water filter pitchers for your house in 2025 will be examined in this guide, along with information on their features, advantages, and unique selling points.

Best 5 Whole House Water Filter Systems: Finding the Right One
Buyer's Guides · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 9/28/2025

Best 5 Whole House Water Filter Systems: Finding the Right One

Water, as the source of life, is a critical component of healthy living. How to drink and use water safely and healthily has become a trendy topic. With numerous water purification products on the market, the whole house water gains its fame for convenience and efficiency. In today’s article, we are going to talk about the benefits of whole house water filtration and also shortlist the five best whole house water filter systems.

Best 7 Countertop Water Filters: Expert Tested Guide 2025
Buyer's Guides · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 9/28/2025

Best 7 Countertop Water Filters: Expert Tested Guide 2025

A cost-effective and practical way to have cleaner, better-tasting water at home is with countertop water filters. What are the best ways to choose from the many different types of countertop water filters that are on the market? What benefits does each option offer? To assist you in making a wise decision, let’s explore the features and advantages of these well-liked water filtration systems.

How to Avoid Brain-Eating Amoeba? Complete Guide
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 9/2/2025

How to Avoid Brain-Eating Amoeba? Complete Guide

Florida was in the news earlier this month when a man died from a brain-eating amoeba infection in Charlotte County. According to the news release by the state Health Department in Charlotte County, the infection most likely resulted from “sinus rinse practices utilizing tap water.” The release further stated that the infection, caused by Naegleria fowleri, the brain-eating amoeba, “can only happen when water contaminated with amoebae enters the body through the nose.”

How Long Does Zerowater Filter Last and Why the Water Tastes Lemony?
Buyer's Guides · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 8/20/2025

How Long Does Zerowater Filter Last and Why the Water Tastes Lemony?

The water filter pitcher is one of the most popular filtration options on the market for its accessibility and convenience. Many consumers purchase the water filter pitcher to reduce unpleasant flavors and odors, and wish to improve the water quality.Among all kinds of pitchers with different designs and filtration performances, the ZeroWater filter pitchers stand out for their ability to reduce the TDS (total dissolved solids) to zero.

Celebrating National Water Quality Month with Waterdrop
Buyer's Guides · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 8/14/2025

Celebrating National Water Quality Month with Waterdrop

Did you know that August is known as “National Water Quality Month?” It is a month devoted to recognizing and celebrating the importance of clean water for our health, wellness, ecosystems, and communities.   Water is such a critical component of our daily lives. Unfortunately, clean water is not available to everyone. Even if you drink treated tap water from your local city water management provider, it probably still contains some degree of contaminants.   August is the month that reminds us of the importance of preserving and protecting our precious water sources. It also reminds us of the importance of improving the way we manage the tap water in our homes.

Elevate Your Hydration: Discover the Benefits of Waterdrop Alkaline RO Systems
Buyer's Guides · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 4/25/2025

Elevate Your Hydration: Discover the Benefits of Waterdrop Alkaline RO Systems

The key to a healthy lifestyle is clean water. Since many Americans worry about contaminants and impurities in their normal tap water, more of them are using advanced filtration systems to ensure their drinking water is clean. The most popular filtration system continues to be the Waterdrop Alkaline Reverse Osmosis system due to its reliability in purifying tap water without removing its natural minerals.

Introducing the Latest Soft Water System: Transform Your Home’s Water Quality
Buyer's Guides · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 3/18/2025

Introducing the Latest Soft Water System: Transform Your Home’s Water Quality

Hard water presents a common challenge in many households. Using hard water can cause limescale buildup, dry skin, faded laundry, and reduce appliance lifespan. The best solution to this problem is to install a high-quality water softening system. Waterdrop introduces its latest water softener system, designed to provide superior water quality, enhanced efficiency, and greater convenience.

Waterdrop Reflects on a Successful 2025 KBIS: Innovating Water Purification and Leading the Industry Forward
Buyer's Guides · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 3/5/2025

Waterdrop Reflects on a Successful 2025 KBIS: Innovating Water Purification and Leading the Industry Forward

The 2025 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) recently concluded with great success, and Waterdrop once again stood out as a global leader in water purification. As a “pioneer of water filtration”, Waterdrop’s presence at the event captured the attention of industry experts and attendees alike. Through its innovative product displays, multi-scenario experiences, and engaging demonstrations, Waterdrop delivered a perfect blend of cutting-edge water purification technology and aesthetic design.

What Is Club Soda?
Home and Wellness · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 2/16/2025

What Is Club Soda?

Carbon dioxide is not pushed into the water during the production of Club soda; instead, it is produced naturally.By hand mixing baking soda, also called sodium bicarbonate in science, one can create pure club soda with purified water. It doesn’t need machines to make instant, intense pressure to add more carbon dioxide. You can make soda by mixing baking soda with pure water. If you prefer to make your club soda, higher quality water filtered with a reverse osmosis filter will create a better taste. Club soda calories are usually lower than other sugary drinks.

Why Does My Stomach Hurt After Drinking Water?
Home and Wellness · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 1/15/2025

Why Does My Stomach Hurt After Drinking Water?

Although staying hydrated is crucial for general health, you’re not the only one who experiences discomfort or stomach pain after drinking water. This problem affects many people and can arise for a number of reasons. We’ll discuss the causes of stomach pain after drinking water in this article, along with solutions. Additionally, reverse osmosis (RO) water is a straightforward solution that we will suggest to enhance your daily hydration and general health.

Recent LA Fires Highlight the Need for Emergency Water Safety Solutions
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 1/9/2025

Recent LA Fires Highlight the Need for Emergency Water Safety Solutions

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles (LA) have brought widespread destruction, displacing families, damaging homes, and threatening critical infrastructure. Among the many concerns these disasters raise, the impact on water safety is often overlooked. Wildfires can severely contaminate water supplies, leaving residents without access to safe drinking water. For those living in wildfire-prone areas like LA, understanding and implementing emergency water safety solution is vital.

What Is Arsenic and How Does It Affect Your Drinking Water?
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 1/9/2025

What Is Arsenic and How Does It Affect Your Drinking Water?

Arsenic may be a natural element that comes from the Earth’s crust, but it can still negatively affect a person’s health if they consume it in drinking water. Unfortunately, human industrial and geological operations have caused arsenic to contaminate people’s drinking water at accelerated rates. If you consume water with arsenic in it, you run the risk of developing severe health issues, including cancer.

Does Boiling Water Kill Everything?
Home and Wellness · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 11/26/2024

Does Boiling Water Kill Everything?

Recently, a boil water advisory was issued for some areas of Frederick County after the water main broke. Although officials don’t think the water was affected by the incident, as a precaution, they are still advising people to boil their tap water before drinking or using to prepare food. In this article, you can learn more about why a boil water advisory is issued, what boiling water can remove, and find filtration solutions that can solve all your water problems.

The Atlanta BioLab Explosion: Recognizing the Risks of Too Much Chlorine in Water
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 10/20/2024

The Atlanta BioLab Explosion: Recognizing the Risks of Too Much Chlorine in Water

Conyers, Georgia, residents are worried about the release of hazardous chemicals like chlorine and its possible effects on human health and the environment following the BioLab explosion that occurred there on October 1, 2024. Concerns have been raised regarding the safety of the air and, more crucially, the water supply as smoke and fumes have spread to nearby counties, including Atlanta. This catastrophe serves as a reminder of how important it is to have access to pure, uncontaminated water, particularly following chemical contamination.

The Critical Role of Outdoor Emergency Water Purification During Hurricane Helene
Buyer's Guides · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 10/10/2024

The Critical Role of Outdoor Emergency Water Purification During Hurricane Helene

Following Hurricane Helene, thousands of residents had to deal with the serious problem of clean water shortages in addition to destructive winds and flooding. Emergency water purification systems are essential because access to clean drinking water can be compromised during natural disasters like hurricanes. This blog discusses Hurricane Helene’s effects, the value of clean water in times of crisis, and how outdoor emergency water purification devices can save lives for those in need.

Are You Aware of the Benefits of Drinking Hot Water?
Home and Wellness · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 10/9/2024

Are You Aware of the Benefits of Drinking Hot Water?

Many of us reach automatically for a cup of hot tea or warm coffee as the cooler months approach in order to stay warm. However, did you know that simply sipping hot water has a lot of health advantages? This is especially true in the fall and winter. This blog seeks to clarify the benefits of drinking hot water, elucidate the rationale behind the significance of staying hydrated during colder months, and present Waterdrop hot water solutions that promote thermal comfort. Let’s explore the reasons why sipping hot water is both a soothing and healthful habit.

How Using a Water Filtration System Can Improve Your Hydroponics Garden ?
Buyer's Guides · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 9/29/2024

How Using a Water Filtration System Can Improve Your Hydroponics Garden ?

Hydroponics gardening has over the recent past been expanded to be one of the most preferred and efficient ways of growing plants, particularly for those who desire to optimize the area available to them, water, and atmosphere. Hydroponics means growing plants in water instead of soil: the water solution contains the essential minerals for plant growth. However, it has been established that the efficiency of the hydroponic garden is greatly determined by the type of water used. Water your plants with filtered water It is usually very beneficial to install a water filtration system well so that the plants can get the nutrient-enriched water they need. Understanding the basics of pH and EC balance in hydroponics is crucial for maintaining a healthy and productive garden. One key factor influencing this balance is the quality of water used in the hydroponic system. This article explores the importance of water filtration in hydroponics and understanding how pH and EC balance protect your plants.

What Is Fluoride in Water? Choose the Right Fluoride Water Filter
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 7/23/2024

What Is Fluoride in Water? Choose the Right Fluoride Water Filter

People have different thoughts on whether fluoride should be in drinking water, but the issue is often debated. Some view it as a necessary nutrient that can prevent dental cavities, while others view it as an unwanted ingredient that may pose health risks. If you fall into the latter category, one of your top priorities should be learning how to remove fluoride from your tap water.

What Are PFAS and How Can We Safely Remove Them from Drinking Water?
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 7/15/2024

What Are PFAS and How Can We Safely Remove Them from Drinking Water?

Health officials have been raising alarms over the last several years about a toxic synthetic chemical labeled as PFAS. It is a dangerous chemical found in everything from our food to our drinking water. If a person consumes just a small amount of PFAS from their food or water, it has the potential to cause immunodeficiency problems, reproductive issues, liver damage, and even cancer.

Why Is My Face So Oily? How to Treat Oily Skin?
Home and Wellness · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 6/19/2024

Why Is My Face So Oily? How to Treat Oily Skin?

Oil on human skin is not a strange concept. Instead, it is an indication that such skin is healthy. The skin has pores. Each of these pores has a sebaceous gland right under it, which produces sebum. As a natural oil, sebum performs two major roles—maintaining the skin’s protective barrier and keeping it hydrated. But things can get overwhelming for the sebaceous glands. When this happens, they become overactive, thereby secreting sebum in excess. Excess sebum ultimately causes oily skin.

Can You Drink Softened Water?
Home and Wellness · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 5/17/2024

Can You Drink Softened Water?

Water softening systems are becoming increasingly common due to the problem of water hardness in many households. Even though softened water has advantages, there’s still the question of whether it’s drinkable or safe for household usage. In this guide, we’ll discuss the “good and bad” of softened water, how you can soften your water, and an overview of the various consumer-accessible water softening choices and alternatives you can choose from.

How to Make Coffee: Improving the Taste of Your Coffee
Home and Wellness · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 5/5/2024

How to Make Coffee: Improving the Taste of Your Coffee

One cup of coffee is made up of 98% water, so after you have carefully selected the origin and roast of your coffee beans, the water you choose to go with can have a much bigger impact on the flavor than you may have initially imagined. This is because water acts as a solvent when combined with your coffee, triggering a very subtle chemical reaction that extracts the flavors from the beans.

What Does Water Taste Like?
Home and Wellness · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 3/11/2024

What Does Water Taste Like?

Water is the true elixir of life, and it is something all of us need to drink every day. We cook with it, wash with it, and cannot do without it. However, when your source of water does not taste good, it can ruin everything. What does water taste like, and why does it taste like anything at all in the first place? Once you understand the factors that make it unpleasant, sweet, and even impact turbidity or clarity, investing in a Waterdrop reverse osmosis filter for your home will make a lot of sense.

Southern California Is On Flood Alert Due to Heavy Rainfall
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 2/23/2024

Southern California Is On Flood Alert Due to Heavy Rainfall

By Wednesday morning, Southern California will be flooded with torrential rainfall due to a powerful Pacific storm. The National Weather Service has issued flood alerts for a major section of the region in response. Amounts of rainfall ranging from 2 to 5 inches are anticipated along the valleys and coastline of metropolitan Los Angeles; the foothills and mountains are anticipated to receive even more rainfall.

How to Ensure Drinking Water Safety After a Hurricane?
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 9/14/2023

How to Ensure Drinking Water Safety After a Hurricane?

August ended with a massive hurricane in Keaton Beach, Florida. Idalia - the hurricane - started as a Category 3 hurricane but later advanced to a Category 4 hurricane for a short while. Like most hurricanes, Idalia came with significant flooding, damaging all the powerlines in its path. People living in Horseshoe Beach, just 30 miles south of landfall, were thrown into darkness due to the destructive effects of the Idalia.

Japan Releasing Radioactive Wastewater into the Pacific: What Are the Concerns?
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 8/24/2023

Japan Releasing Radioactive Wastewater into the Pacific: What Are the Concerns?

Early in 2021, Japan announced it would release more than 1m tons of contaminated water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. On August 24, 2023, amid ongoing controversy surrounding the long-standing discharge plan, Japan has commenced the release of treated radioactive water from the severely affected Fukushima nuclear power plant.

How to Get Rid of PFAS Chemicals in Water
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 7/4/2023

How to Get Rid of PFAS Chemicals in Water

Recently, the chemical and manufacturing corporation, 3M, has reached a significant settlement of $10.3 billion with various cities and towns in the United States. The settlement is in response to claims made by these municipalities that 3M contaminated their drinking water with so-called forever chemicals known as PFAS. These harmful substances are commonly used in a wide range of products, including firefighting foam and nonstick coatings.

Beat Plastic Pollution with Waterdrop—A Call for Stopping Drinking Bottled Water
Water Stewardship · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 6/6/2023

Beat Plastic Pollution with Waterdrop—A Call for Stopping Drinking Bottled Water

What is the right alternative to bottled water? Waterdrop is here to offer the information you need. Did you know that humans buy about 1,000,000 plastic bottles per minute? Another shocking statistic is that 91% of all plastic is not recycled. Many of those plastic bottles go straight to landfills—or even worse, to the ocean. We need urgent action to stop this plastic pollution epidemic. Besides the plastic pollution aspect, health concerns over bottled water have been raised up as experts found toxic chemicals in popular bottled water brands.

The Waterdrop 800GPD Remineralization RO System Guarantees Safe and Quality Drinking Water
G3P800 Remineralization · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 12/8/2022

The Waterdrop 800GPD Remineralization RO System Guarantees Safe and Quality Drinking Water

The Waterdrop line of products comprises top-quality and high-performing water filter systems, including the Waterdrop G3P800 Reverse Osmosis System. This water filter system has unsurprisingly become the favorite in thousands of American households. Homeowners who bought the 800GPD remineralization RO system with UV sterilizing light have high praise for the product. One of these homeowners has the following to say about the Waterdrop G3P800.

What Is Net Zero?
Water Stewardship · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 8/19/2022

What Is Net Zero?

Earth and the life on it depend on the environment for its health. Earth is the home of all life, we rely on the environment for all our needs, including food, water, and air. Consequently, protecting the environment is everyone’s business. The term “net zero” is quite popular regarding environmental protection, but you may have wondered what it means. And why is it so important? Fortunately, this blog discusses net zero in detail. So, kindly read further to learn about this new concept.

Your Guide To Carbon Neutrality – All You Need To Know
Water Stewardship · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 8/12/2022

Your Guide To Carbon Neutrality – All You Need To Know

With the increasing demand for sustainable climate action came some new buzzwords. Carbon Neutrality is one of the terms you will find around where climate action is the topic of discussion. Understandably, not everyone understands what these terms really mean. We use them as frequently as it gets, but do we know if we are using them correctly? Read on to learn more about these terms and how they contribute to the fight against climate change and the quest to save the planet.

History Of Human Drinking Water
Water Stewardship · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 2/24/2022

History Of Human Drinking Water

Water is life – the source and the most important requirement for every living being. We cannot write the history of human evolution and civilization without mentioning the crucial role of water. From prehistoric civilization to the primitive era and contemporary society, water always has a grand role in the bigger picture. There is no development nor survival without water – we need it for irrigation, production, and, most importantly, drinking.

How to Remove Viruses from Drinking Water
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 1/20/2022

How to Remove Viruses from Drinking Water

Water is one thing that we drink every day, but have you ever thought that the water we drink may affect our health? Transmission of pathogens occurs in many ways, and they are not limited to direct human-to-human transmission. Pathogens, including viruses, are capable of transmission through environmental pathways. The common carriers include air, inert surfaces, or liquid media. Most viruses associated with liquid transmission are transmitted through water.

Safe Drinking Water in Hurricane Season
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 12/30/2021

Safe Drinking Water in Hurricane Season

This past hurricane season of 2021 ended up being within the three most active seasons on record. With that being said, it fell in line with a 30 year average of occurrences within the Atlantic. It produced 21 storms, alongside 7 hurricanes, with nearly half of said hurricanes reaching category 3 or more according to the Saffir-Simpson scale. From extensive clean-up efforts to major infrastructural damage, hurricanes and tropical storms leave a wake of destruction in their path. When damage does occur, municipal water facilities are prone to the rather harsh effects of storms.

Why Does My Water Smell of Sulfur?
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 12/21/2021

Why Does My Water Smell of Sulfur?

In order to ensure optimal health, our bodies need water to function well through consumption of sufficient amounts of water. It is recommended for men to drink 15 ½ cups of water on average per day, whereas women should drink 11 ½ cups. This enables your organs to operate well, in the removal of toxins, and more. However, for most people, tap water isn’t enough to replace lost electrolytes and keep your body hydrated. Let’s explore what aspects would make tap water unfavorable for consumption, and how it may be improved.

America Recycles Day: How Best To Recycle Your Water Filter
Water Stewardship · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 11/15/2021

America Recycles Day: How Best To Recycle Your Water Filter

Caring for the environment should be a collective responsibility. With American Recycles Day – November 15, 2021 – approaching, it is a good time to discuss viable ways to reduce environmental waste by buying eco-friendly products. Every household using a water filter to produce clean drinking water must replace these filter cartridges after some time. The frequency of the change depends on the model, water quality, and water usage. While home water filtration systems harm the environment less than plastic bottles, the used cartridges still constitute part of the landfill. But it is not all doom; recycling can help to mitigate this problem. Read on to find out how.

Is Newark Winning The War of Drinking Water Lead Reduction?
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 11/14/2021

Is Newark Winning The War of Drinking Water Lead Reduction?

Struggling to improve water quality continues long after a water crisis has taken place. As history tells us, even Flint, Michigan has struggled since their own water supply was threatened back in 2014. Then, in 2019, Newark, NJ made headlines of their own, with a lead water crisis that effected 1/5 of its entire citizenship. As their residents began grow concerned, fearing Flint, Michigan was on repeat, Newark official went to work creating a plan. In fact, the folks in Newark quickly began replacing their aging lead piping with copper pipes to put an end to lead exposure.

Is My Drinking Water Safe to Drink after Water Main Break in Charlotte
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 11/5/2021

Is My Drinking Water Safe to Drink after Water Main Break in Charlotte

Into the third week of October, the area of Charlotte, NC experienced what has been touted as a historical main water break. As a result, widespread outages ensued throughout the state’s capitol, affecting services within a 16 zip code area. While services have been restored since, residents are concerned in regard to taking precautions, in addition to corporate customers. Check the latest news here. Since then, a second main water break occurred. Unfortunately, once an event of this magnitude takes place, it’s often difficult to maintain consumer confidence, especially in regard to water quality. If you are one of the consumers currently worried about the safety of your tap water, read on to understand whether or not you could be affected well after the break.

reverse osmosis waste water
Water Stewardship · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 9/27/2021

Production and Treatment of Waste Water in Reverse Osmosis Systems

The increasing demand for reverse osmosis water systems is not surprising, considering how advanced this water filtration technology is. Here is a blog that we wrote before that explains how powerful the reverse osmosis is: How Does a Reverse Osmosis Filter System Work? RO system efficiently removes contaminants, providing high-water, clean, and healthy water for drinking and cooking. However, it also produces wastewater – a major concern for users. Traditional reverse osmosis systems produce up to four cups of wastewater for every cup of filtered water. How is this possible?

Safe Drinking Water In 2021: Progress Made But So Much Further To Go
Water Stewardship · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 6/20/2021

Safe Drinking Water In 2021: Progress Made But So Much Further To Go

The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) suggests that “Access to clean water is a fundamental human right and a prerequisite for the realization of many other human rights.” When the United Nations (UN) member countries established a plan for sustainable development in 2015, known as Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, clean water was high on the agenda.