Water Contamination
CO2 may keep drinking water contaminants from fracking at bay
A new study shows how dangerous carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from power plants can help prevent drinking water contamination caused by fracking,…
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Types Of Water Wells
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 15% of Americans draw water from private wells. These wells are not regulated by the…
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How lead can get into your water
Lead can be found abundantly in many different materials, such as gasoline, ammunitions, batteries, solders, pipes, house paints, and even in toys.…
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What are the adverse effects of hard water?
Since hard water gains its properties from various dissolved minerals—calcium, iron, and magnesium are among the most common—it can pretty harsh on…
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Fluorosis caused by drinking water
Fluorosis is a condition that occurs when an overexposure of fluoride in the water causes yellow or brown spotting on the teeth.…
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Legionnaire’s disease signs and symptoms
Legionnaire’s disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by a very potent bacterium called legionella. Legionella bacteria thrive in all types…
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What sets Kinetico products apart from other water treatment solutions?
At American Water, our water softening and filtration specialists are dedicated to providing you with clean, fresh water at a low cost…
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How do I determine what contaminants are in my water?
In its pure and pristine state, water is tasteless, colorless, and odorless. With that in mind, there are contaminants in your water…
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The dangers of chlorine-saturated water
Chlorination is among the most popular water treatment processes effective at killing disease-causing contaminants in water supplies. It works by altering the pH…
