Are lead pipes dangerous for drinking water?
Lead pipes have been used for centuries, and their name alone can make modern homeowners uneasy. Should it? In short: yes, lead pipes can be dangerous for drinking water, especially…
Chlorine with water: effects on PFAS contamination and water quality
Chlorine has been the backbone of drinking water disinfection for more than a century. It kills bacteria, suppresses pathogen growth in distribution systems, and helps keep water safe as it…
Boiled water and pfas: what it means for water quality
When people hear “boil your water,” they usually think of one simple fix for a wide range of water problems. Cloudy? Boil it. Suspect contamination? Boil it. Want peace of…
Corrosion pipes and PFAS contamination in drinking water
When people talk about PFAS in drinking water, the usual suspects are industrial discharges, firefighting foam, landfill leachate, and contaminated groundwater. But there is another piece of the puzzle that…
Cloudy water: what it means, common causes and how to fix it
What cloudy water actually means Cloudy water can look alarming, especially when it appears suddenly at the tap. The good news is that in many cases it is harmless and…
Pfas contamination map: where to find the latest pollution hotspots
If you are trying to understand where PFAS contamination is most severe, a good map can save hours of guesswork. It can also be the difference between reading a headline…
Chlorine in water: health effects, sources and removal methods
Why chlorine is added to drinking water Chlorine has been used in water treatment for more than a century, and for a simple reason: it works. Once added to drinking…
How Microplastics Interact With PFAS in Drinking Water – Combined Risks and What Home Filtration Can Actually Remove
Microplastiques et PFAS dans l’eau potable : une nouvelle combinaison de polluants Les microplastiques et les PFAS (substances per- et polyfluoroalkylées) sont aujourd’hui au cœur des préoccupations sur la qualité…
How PFAS Contamination Threatens Private Wells in the UK and How Homeowners Can Test and Treat Their Water
PFAS et puits privés au Royaume‑Uni : une menace silencieuse pour l’eau potable Au Royaume‑Uni, la contamination de l’eau par les PFAS n’est plus un problème lointain. Ces « substances…
How Microplastics Interact with PFAS in Drinking Water – Combined Risks and Filtration Strategies
Les microplastiques et les PFAS représentent aujourd’hui deux des menaces les plus préoccupantes pour la qualité de l’eau potable. Lorsqu’ils se rencontrent dans le même verre d’eau, leurs interactions physiques…