Water Contaminants

How to Remove Viruses from Drinking Water
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 2/5/2025

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 · 6/7/2022

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 · 8/10/2025

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.