Hurricanes & Whole House Water Systems

Hurricanes & Whole House Water Systems

Local news station WFLA, based out of Tampa, recently put out an article about whole house water filtration systems that's pretty timely for this hurricane season. They ended up detailing the Kind Water Systems E-3000UV, which combines a bunch of different filtration methods (sediment filter, carbon block, salt-free softener, and UV disinfection) all in one package. The team says that it’s a breeze to install and that there’s no need to call in a pro plumber. During hurricanes, when clean water can be hard to come by, a system like this could be a real lifesaver. It keeps the water safe to drink without boiling, which is huge if the power's out. The writer also highlights the salt-free softening tech— no maintenance needed and zero water waste. For areas that often face hurricane threats, having a reliable source of clean water right at home could make a big difference when the storm hits.

Microplastics May Cause Weight Gain

Dr. Christopher Thompson, a Harvard doctor and weight-loss clinic founder, recently dropped some knowledge about microplastics in water. In his Forbes article, he spills the beans on how bottled water is packed with microplastics— 240,000 particles per liter to be exact, which is way more than anyone thought before. Thompson digs into how these particles can mess with hormones in the human body, potentially leading to weight gain and other health hiccups. He points out that microplastics are sneaking in from all sorts of places, not just bottles (think beauty products, clothes, and even the air we breathe). His advice is to slap some serious water filters on taps and ditch the plastic bottles for glass or stainless steel.

Water Quality Month

We haven’t talked about this much because, well, every month should be Water Quality Month, but August is technically designated as the month to celebrate. In honor of it, we took a look at the history behind this holiday, courtesy of NationalWaterQualityMonth.org. 

National Water Quality Month, observed every August, has roots stretching back to the early 1970s. It all started with two big moves by Congress: the Clean Water Act of 1972 and the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. These laws set the stage for protecting water sources from pollution and ensuring safe drinking water. Fast forward to 2005, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially established National Water Quality Month to keep the conversation going. The month is a good time to remember the following: only about 1% of Earth's water is easily accessible freshwater. This scarcity shows the obvious value of water treatment services, and sheds a light on major water quality challenges, like industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and even common household chemicals seeping into water supplies.

Salt 101

Texas-based Alamo Water Softeners dropped a recent piece all about water softener salt. While it covers the usual salt storage basics, it digs into some details about different salt types for water softeners. It breaks down evaporated, solar, and rock salt, pointing out that evaporated salt, though it'll cost you more, is top-notch for purity thanks to how it's processed. The piece also talks about salt delivery services as a solution for homeowners who don't have space to store salt or don't want to lug heavy bags around. According to the article, this service can be a win-win: it solves storage issues for customers and gives water treatment experts a chance to regularly check on systems.

What else is happening:

• Forbes publishes what they consider the best RO filters, with the Home Master TMAFC taking home best rated and APEC Water Systems ROES-50 taking home best budget

• Not to be outdone, The Family Handyman released their own rankings for well water filtration systems with the iSpring Two-Stage Filtration System taking the cake

• The LeverEdge, a manufacturer of solar and water treatment technologies, published How Do You Know It’s Time for a Water Conditioner?

• The team at Ampac USA wrote about why water stores are better than bottled or tap water, number 1 being “superior water quality”