≡ Menu

Get the Facts

A History of Water Filters

history of water filters

One of the biggest reasons that rates of illness have declined throughout the course of our history on earth, is the development and advancement of water filtration techniques. It did not take us long to move past the moment when we could drink freely from streams, rivers and lakes. Concentrated human settlements quickly led to […] Read More

{ 0 comments }

Celebrate World Water Day 2014

water desalination plant

World Water Day is an annual event to raise awareness of global water issues and to advocate for policies that promote sustainable and equitable water distribution. It is organized by the United Nations. This year, the focus is on the “bottom billion,” that portion of the global population that lives in slums and informal housing. […] Read More

{ 0 comments }
is it safe to drink the tap water in the US?

After the recent chemical spill in West Virginia, which contaminated the water supply for at least 300,000 residents, many people are asking whether we can really have confidence in the US tap water supply. At first, it may seem like a preposterous question. The United States is widely considered to be the world’s leading superpower. […] Read More

{ 1 comment }
incredible water facts

Most people know a few basic facts about water. They know that water makes up most of the surface area of the earth and that are own bodies are indeed mostly composed of water molecules. Of course, many of us also remember a thing or two from high school chemistry when we learned some fundamental […] Read More

{ 0 comments }
chlorine's effect on bacteria in the gut

We have talked before about why chlorine may be bad for you — both in terms of consumption orally and inhalation and absorption from showers and baths. In that particular piece, however, we did not address a particular concern that is starting to gain more and more traction. That concern involves the flora in your […] Read More

{ 0 comments }
finding the best resources on water purity

We love fresh-tasting, pure-smelling, delicious water. We are frankly obsessed with it. While it’s true we do have a few product recommendations that we make a commission on, it is a really small percentage and it’s only for a few products. Most of our posts are simply about delivering the best information possible. You see, […] Read More

{ 0 comments }
water ionizer

Our main focus here is water purification. There are a few things that come with that territory, but one thing that we have not talked about is water ionizers. That’s because water ionizers are kind of a controversial topic. Before we get into it, let’s first explain the process behind water ionization. The idea behind […] Read More

{ 0 comments }
the presence of BPA in water pitcher filters

In our most recent article, we talked a lot about the ideal pitcher water filter. What we did not mention in that article is the possible presence of BPA plastic or other harmful chemicals in the actual products themselves. This is something that is easy to overlook when it comes to water purification devices. When […] Read More

{ 1 comment }
keeping perspective on water quality

Our first priority with this site is to help you get the information you need to take water purification seriously. Usually, this involves recommending certain products and services. Some of these are expensive and involve a commitment of time, if only to conduct proper research. In this post, we want to talk about something related […] Read More

{ 1 comment }
what to avoid when it comes to purifying your water

We spend almost all of our time here talking about the specific things you should do if you want to purify your water at home. In this post, we will do the opposite – we will tell you exactly what you shouldn’t do if you truly want to be drinking pure water. Sometimes, this format […] Read More

{ 0 comments }
Page 2 of 4
1 2 3 4