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6 Things You Should Never Throw Down the Drain
January 12 2023
When you're trying to quickly dispose of an unwanted item, such as some leftover paint or expired medication, your first instinct may be to flush it down the sink. After all, sewers are like magical portals that flush all of our filth into some watery underworld, never to be seen again. Or so we like to think.
However, you'd be surprised how much of what we put down our drains ends up in rivers, streams, groundwater, and ultimately our drinking wate.....
However, you'd be surprised how much of what we put down our drains ends up in rivers, streams, groundwater, and ultimately our drinking wate.....
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Frequently Asked Questions About Refrigerator Water Filters
January 05 2023
1. How do I find out the model number of my refrigerator water filter?
First, remove the water filter from the refrigerator and check the model number printed on it. Then you can search for the model on our website purerdrop.com and buy it!
2. What are the symptoms of a broken refrigerator water filter?
If your refrigerator water filter light comes on, if your water and ice tastes off, or if your filtered water is cloudy, you may need a ne.....
First, remove the water filter from the refrigerator and check the model number printed on it. Then you can search for the model on our website purerdrop.com and buy it!
2. What are the symptoms of a broken refrigerator water filter?
If your refrigerator water filter light comes on, if your water and ice tastes off, or if your filtered water is cloudy, you may need a ne.....
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Heavy metals in water and risk of bioaccumulation
December 16 2022
How heavy metals get into drinking water
Millions of Americans are exposed to heavy metals through drinking water every day. The numbers: Arsenic detected in water utilities serving 108 million Americans. During the same period, cadmium and inorganic mercury were found in water utilities serving 7 million and 6.3 million people, respectively. There have been many other discoveries (too many to list here), but this leaves us with a key question: How did these el.....
Millions of Americans are exposed to heavy metals through drinking water every day. The numbers: Arsenic detected in water utilities serving 108 million Americans. During the same period, cadmium and inorganic mercury were found in water utilities serving 7 million and 6.3 million people, respectively. There have been many other discoveries (too many to list here), but this leaves us with a key question: How did these el.....
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Dangers of drinking tap water during pregnancy
December 13 2022
Getting a positive pregnancy test can be a bittersweet moment for many expectant mothers. Finding out you have a kid on board, you start worrying about the three glasses of wine you had the night before, the two caffeinated drinks you drank at work yesterday, and the chamomile tea you drank this morning. But what about the water you drink at home?
It might sound scary, but the water running from your faucet could be exposing you and your unborn baby.....
It might sound scary, but the water running from your faucet could be exposing you and your unborn baby.....
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How to Respond to California's Drinking Water Crisis
December 09 2022
Isn't that ironic? California is the largest food producer in the United States, but many residents do not have access to water from their own taps for drinking or cooking. The state's water supply is becoming increasingly polluted as multiple crises intensify -- from wildfires and worsening droughts to arsenic and nitrate contamination in groundwater.
Health Effects of Water Pollution in California
Arsenic
Ingesting large amounts of arsen.....
Health Effects of Water Pollution in California
Arsenic
Ingesting large amounts of arsen.....
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Symptoms of dehydration and how to deal with it
November 29 2022
Picture this: It's around 2pm and you start to feel sluggish, unproductive and tired. There are still hours before you wrap up your day and unwind, so you have to get over your midday slump as soon as possible. While your first instinct may be to grab another cup of coffee or latte, your body may just need water.
Dehydration can be very sneaky. It can stealthily drain your energy, dampen your emotions, and even be life-threatening in severe cases. H.....
Dehydration can be very sneaky. It can stealthily drain your energy, dampen your emotions, and even be life-threatening in severe cases. H.....
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What are the main components of a refrigerator filter?
November 25 2022
The moment you come home from a busy day, you pull open the refrigerator door and grab yourself a glass of cold water to quench your thirst. When all the components of a refrigerator filter are functioning in a proper manner, you will have a clean and pure water source. But have you ever wondered what it's like to make a refrigerator water filter?
Define Refrigerator Filters
Before we dive into this topic, it's important to understa.....
Define Refrigerator Filters
Before we dive into this topic, it's important to understa.....
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