Water quality, explained.
Why Is Boerne's Tap Water Turning Brown? Here's What's Really Going On
Flooding pushed organic debris into Boerne City Lake this summer, and now some residents are seeing brown water at the tap. City officials say it's safe and tied to sediment, not contamination, but it's a reminder that "meets regulatory standards" and "water you feel good drinking" aren't always the same thing.
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The EPA Just Released New Lead Guidelines. Here's What That Means for Your Water.
The EPA just released new guidance and nearly $3 billion in funding to help water utilities identify and remove lead pipes under the 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. For most communities, full pipe replacement is still years away, so point-of-use filtration remains the most immediate option for families who want clean water today.
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Iowa Has the Second-Highest Cancer Rate in the Country. The Water Has Something to Do With It.
Iowa has the second-highest cancer rate in the country, and researchers are pointing to the water. Nitrates, PFAS, and pesticides from agricultural runoff have been contaminating Iowa's drinking water for decades, and voluntary cleanup efforts haven't worked. Families aren't waiting for policy to catch up.
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What the Government Found in Your Tap Water (And Why You Should Care)
Nearly half of all tap water in the US contains PFAS, according to a 2023 USGS study. It didn't matter whether homes were on city water or private wells. The EPA's safety target for two of the most common PFAS compounds is zero. Over 90 million Americans on private wells and small water systems fall outside federal monitoring, so the real number is likely worse. Assuming your water is clean without testing it is a risk most people don't realize they're taking.
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Reverse Osmosis vs. Pitcher Filter: What Actually Removes Contaminants?
Pitcher filters improve taste, but they miss most dissolved contaminants. Here's an honest comparison of what each technology removes.
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PFAS in Northern Virginia Water: What You Need to Know
"Forever chemicals" have been detected across Northern Virginia's water supplies. Here's what PFAS are, why they're hard to remove, and what actually works.
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Our Why: The Science Behind Reverse Osmosis
Municipal treatment meets legal limits, but it isn't built to remove every contaminant. Here's the science behind PFAS, arsenic, lead, and microplastics, and why point-of-use reverse osmosis matters.
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Is DC Tap Water Safe to Drink? A 2026 Guide
Washington DC tap water meets federal legal limits, but EWG testing flags several contaminants above health guidelines. Here's what's actually in it and how to reduce it.
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