The Difference Between Water Softeners and Reverse Osmosis: Which Is Better for Your Des Moines Home?
Blog, Reverse-Osmosis, Water SoftenerCentral Iowa communities rely on a number of sources for their water. Whether you receive water from a private well, the city’s water provider, or have bottled water delivered from Crystal Clear, homeowners should understand the difference between water softeners and reverse osmosis filtration. Knowing how each system affects your water quality can help you... Read more »
Read PostAvoid Nitrate Pollution: Safe Drinking Water to Stay Healthy and Hydrated
Blog, Bottled Water, Environmental Issues, Health, Reverse-OsmosisWhat is Nitrate Pollution? It seems that nitrate pollution of water has been in the new a lot recently, especially in the Des Moines area. But what is nitrate pollution? Where does it come from? Nitrates are regularly found in deposits in the ground. They’re so common in Iowa because nitrates are often used in... Read more »
Read PostPrepare for the Hot Iowa Summers: How Bottled Water Keeps Des Moines Hydrated
Bottled Water, HealthIowa has been enjoying some nice spring temperatures this April. With more people out walking their dogs or going for an afternoon run to enjoy the sunshine, it’s important to remember to stay hydrated. We all know that consuming water is crucial for our health, but it can be difficult to make drinking enough water... Read more »
Read Post3 Reasons for Grimes Residents to Install a Water Softener
Blog, Water SoftenerIf you live in Grimes, Iowa, you are well aware of the water supply and quality issues the city has been trying to address for twenty years. Because the water supplied to Grimes comes mostly from wells, the water is especially hard in the area. The water hardness has significantly increased in the last year,... Read more »
Read PostThe Truth About Berkey Filters: Why They’re Not Right for Iowa
Blog, HealthYou may have heard of the Big Berkey, one of the water filtration products offered by Berkey Filters. While Berkey touts removing over 95% of heavy metals and 99.9% of pathogenic bacteria, their filtration process is not as thorough as you may think. If you or someone you know currently uses a Berkey filter, consider... Read more »
Read PostDes Moines Water Works’ Lawsuit May Be Slow to Change Agriculture
Blog, Environmental Issues, HealthIf you’ve been following the Water Blog, you know that consistently high nitrate levels found in both the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers has forced Des Moines Water Works to consider litigation against three Iowa counties. Unregulated agricultural runoff from Calhoun, Sac, and Buena Vista counties in Northwest Iowa have, according to Water Works CEO... Read more »
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