Learn Your Water
Why's it in our water?
Wastewater, discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; and erosion of natural deposits
Potential Risks
Blood pressure and gastrointestinal problems, muscle weakness, and damage to the nervous and circulatory systems
Your City's Water
See if there's a report on your city's water.
The EPA's List of Water Contaminants
For those who are passionate about water...
Each of these can be effectively filtered from your water.
Water Words
Check out this glossary of water related terms...so you can know what we mean when we say what we say.
Water Contamination Facts
FACT: Millions of private and public wells have never been tested for contaminants, but a five-year, $12 million, nationwide survey was conducted by the EPA and released in 1990. Based on that survey, the EPA estimates that 10.4 % of community wells and 4.2 % of rural domestic wells have detectable levels of at least…
Chlorine
Municipal water treatment facilities use chlorine as a disinfectant in the water supply to kill disease-causing bacteria and viruses. The chlorine penetrates the cell walls of these organisms and leaves them unable to replicate or reproduce. This method of purification has been used effectively for over 100 years. Unfortunately, the microorganisms gradually build a tolerance…
Water with a Metallic Smell or Taste
Iron is the most abundant mineral on earth, and is noticeably prevalent in earth’s crust. Rain water and melting snow dissolve the iron in earth’s crust as they filter through it and carry dissolved iron to underground aquifers that supply our homes with water. Iron stains This ferrous iron is not immediately visible to the…
Our Mission
We're here to make sure you know the condition of your water
Your Water
Learn what chemicals and toxins are in drinking water
Your Options
Discover the water treatment solutions available to you