Water 101

What are the water filters that remove Chromium 6?

by Asaiah Passwater / Sep 23, 2016
Chromium 6 Water Filter     What is Chromium 6 and is it in my water?  Chromium 6 is a heavy metal that is categorized as a Group 1 carc...

How excessive levels of lead get into our tap water

by Mark Heard / Jun 09, 2016
On Monday May 2, 2016, New Jersey State Governor Chris Christie held a press conference at which he announced the state will test all of its schoo...

Over 100,000 Individuals with PFC Contaminated Water in Alabama

by Mark Heard / Jun 09, 2016
Image: Firefighters Using PFC fire retardant foam. On Thursday, June 2, 2016 the West Morgan-East Lawrence Water and Sewer Authority (WMEL) shocke...

Effects of drinking water infrastructure on public health

by Ryan Fair / May 16, 2016
Discover the state of America's drinking water infrastructure, what steps the federal gov and local EPA offices have taken and the effect on publi...

PFOS/PFOA Contamination in Newburgh, New York Water Supply

by Mark Heard / May 05, 2016
  A State of Emergency was declared in Newburgh, New York on Monday May 2, 2016, as the New York State Department of Conservation (NYSDEC) announc...

Flint Donation Update

by Brooke Davis / Apr 06, 2016
In January, we launched a campaign to help the citizens of Flint, Michigan gain access to clean and safe water in their homes and community...

Bottled Water vs. Filtered Water - The Age Old Debate

by Ryan Fair / Nov 19, 2015
Many water drinkers throughout the U.S. rely on bottled water as a safe and convenient means of hydration. This is particularly true when communit...

The Truth About Fluoride In Your Drinking Water

by Asaiah Passwater / Sep 01, 2015
Background Fluoride is a chemical compound added to U.S. tap water to prevent cavities and tooth decay to promote oral hygiene at the community l...