Consider what happens every time you pour tap water into a standard filter pitcher: chlorine taste diminishes,…
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Diana works as a saleswoman in a hardware store. She knows the smallest differences between the various water filter brands and knows exactly what her customers want. Diana is a mother of 3 children and has been a homeowner for 2 years. Her family can rely on having the purest drinking water because she had a water filter installed herself last summer. Which one? Ask her yourself :)
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Invisible to the naked eye yet present in nearly every water source on Earth, microplastics have infiltrated…
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Test your water’s pH level using an inexpensive home testing kit—acidic water below 6.5 pH corrodes pipes,…
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Calculate your chlorine demand by testing your water’s current chlorine levels and determining the flow rate through…
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Heat water to 160-175°F for green and white teas, 185-195°F for oolong, and a full rolling boil…
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Multiply your household size by 75 gallons to estimate daily water consumption, then test your water hardness…
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Schedule septic tank pumping every three to five years based on household size and usage patterns—a family…
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Every time you turn on your tap for a glass of water, you’re trusting that what flows…
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Understand that most pitcher systems filter water rather than purify it—a critical distinction that affects what contaminants…
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Test your water first using an EPA-certified lab or home testing kit to identify specific contaminants like…