Water is such a crucial element to our existence. A person could only survive one week without water. Our bodies are made up of 70-80% water. On an average day, an adult can lose 80oz of water. This is through normal processes: breathing; perspiration; and normal bodily functions. Studies have shown that being fully hydrated… Read more »
Category: Reverse-Osmosis
Do You Ever Get Water at a Restaurant?
What is up with the water needs at restaurants? Do you find it displeasing that they do not offer good tasting filtered/purified water or even a bottled water option. Then when they do offer it, they want to sell you a bottle of water for way too much! I buy bottled water so I know… Read more »
Soda Pop, Diabetes, and Water
I found this great quote…..’Water is the most neglected nutrient in your diet, but one of the most vital’…….Kelly Barton. I was thinking about a topic of soda pop and diabetes, and this seemed like an appropriate quote for this week’s blog. Coming from a family with a history of diabetes through the generations, this… Read more »
What You Should Know About Nitrates in Iowa Water
Nitrates are released into the ground by fertilization methods, septic leakage, animal manure & decay of natural deposits. Nitrate levels in Iowa continue to be among the highest in the nation. Nitrates, consumed over time, can harm the kidneys and spleen. High nitrate levels in infants can cause shortness of breath and fatal “blue baby” syndrome, due… Read more »
Fluoride in Our Water – Is It Really Necessary?
In January 2011, the Des Moines Water Works chose to reduce the amount of fluoride in our tap water by 0.3 parts per million (from 1 ppm to 0.7 ppm) following recommendations by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection Agency, American Dental Association, American Water Works Association and Iowa Department of… Read more »
Trihalomethanes Review for Des Moines
Trihalomethanes (THM’s) are chemical compounds that show up in different forms such as chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane, and bromoform. THM’s are considered carcinogenic (having potential to cause cancer). They are created when chlorine reacts with natural occurring organic and inorganic materials in the water. The risks associated with exposure to THM’s are liver, kidney and central… Read more »
Total Dissolved Solids in Your Water
Total dissolved solids (TDS) are everything that can be dissolved in water. Sources of TDS include industrial discharge, sewage, fertilizers, road run-off, soil erosion and organic sources such as leaves, silt and plankton. TDS can give a murky appearance and affect the quality and taste of the water. In drinking water, a limit of 500… Read more »
New Year’s Resolution – Drink More Water!
How many of you made a resolution to drink more water? That is a step in the right direction to a healthier, more well……..well, you. Water is the most precious commodity, other than food, we have been given to survive. you want to be sure to consume the required daily amount of 60-80oz of water… Read more »
Dogs, Cats, Bottled, or Tap Water?
There is compelling evidence that animals on tap water have more harmful agents in their tissues than animals using water that has been treated to remove those contaminants. Sadly, many animals are used for testing risks of water contaminants & those tests find increased cancer risks in animals. One website even mentioned that the compounds… Read more »
Let Us Know What We Can Find Out About Your Water
As I work on a few new blogs to add for your viewing, I wanted to take this time to ask you what you would like to see in our blogs. Whether it is questions about tap water; treated water or filtered water, we can find out what you need to know. We have been… Read more »