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What’s The Average Household Water Pressure?

December 9, 2021 by

Have you ever taken a shower and all of a sudden the water pressure drops as if you walked into a misting booth? Maybe someone decided to flush the toilet or start the laundry. If you have ever experienced this, then you know how irritating it can be. Low water pressure not only makes taking […]

Are Water Filter Pitchers Worth It?

Last Updated On: January 22, 2022 by

If the latest report on American water quality doesn’t scare you — this will. More than 60 million people in the US drink tap water with higher-than-legal limits of hazardous substances. The good news is that there are dozens of affordable options to fix your water woes, but few are as budget-friendly and easy to […]

How Long Do Water Filters Last: Your Definitive Guide

Last Updated On: December 9, 2021 by

Water filters need a little love once in a while. If you can’t remember when you last spent quality time together, it’s risky. Why? Let’s take a closer look at how long water filters last and why an occasional date night can save your relationship.     Why Should I Change My Water Filter? Water […]

Signs of Lead in Tap Water? What You Should Know

December 6, 2021 by

In May of 2014, the residents of Flint, Michigan knew something was wrong with their water. The color, taste and odor had changed. Ignoring complaints, city leadership asserted it was safe to drink despite the aesthetics until January when locals demanded an investigation. The following February, EPA officials announced (Environmental protection agency) that dangerous levels […]

Which States Have the Best and Worst Tap Water?

Last Updated On: December 7, 2021 by

Americans are lucky to have some of the cleanest drinking water in the world. Yet despite our best efforts, more than 30 million men, women, and children may be drinking from an unsafe supply. How is it in the twenty-first century that tap water quality is a problem in half the United States? The answer […]

GreenWave Salt-Free Water Softener Review

January 1, 2022 by

Hard water can lay waste to your appliances. It causes a buildup of limescale in your pipes that makes dishwashers and water heaters work harder than they have to. The combination of higher utility bills and premature appliance repairs can drain any budget. How can you protect yourself? Salt-based softeners are the gold standard for […]

Best Salt-Free Water Softeners

January 12, 2022 by

Millions of American homes have hard water — high levels of calcium and magnesium that form a chalky residue called limescale. Corrosive, it clings to everything from pipes to the element in your water heater leading to higher utility bills and costly appliance repairs. It’s an expensive problem for which salt-based water softeners were once […]

Bodyguard Plus Filter Review

January 1, 2022 by

Water quality in America is disappointing. Public water systems are struggling to manage hazardous toxins from lead to trihalomethanes — cancer-causing by-products of disinfectants like chlorine. Millions of private wells are contaminated with chemicals and harbor dangerous microorganisms from bacteria to parasites. It’s a problem, but we’re not powerless. Water is the most important thing […]