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.
Marshy or Swampy Water
Sometimes dissolved ferrous iron in the water is transformed into a separate problem before it gets to the tap. Water giving off the musty smell more commonly associated with rotten vegetation may be contaminated with iron bacteria. Iron bacteria feed on the dissolved ferrous iron in water in a process known as oxidation, creating an…
Water Foul: 4 Things That Make Your Water Stink
There’s an old saying that for many things in life, when they are out of sight, they are out of mind. A similar truism can be applied to your water: as long as it doesn’t smell (or taste) bad, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about it. But what about when it does smell?…
Glossary of Water Terms
Clean Water Facts and Information Glossary of Water Terms absolute filter rating Refers to the smallest particle size that a filter will trap 100 percent. For example, a 5-micron absolute filter will trap all particles 5 microns and larger. See nominal filter rating. activated carbon Carbon that has been specially treated to enhance its ability…
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