Selenium is a mineral that gets into water from natural deposits, mining operations, and agricultural runoff. Low levels of selenium are essential to human health, but selenium is known to have serious health effects if found in elevated levels in drinking water. This glossary discusses the important facts about selenium in…

Mercury is a silver-white metal that is known to cause long-term health complications if consumed in drinking water. This glossary will discuss mercury in water, including how water becomes contaminated with mercury, the potential health effects of mercury, and how to protect your family from this naturally occurring metal. ❔ What is…

The Turapur Water Pitcher is a water filtration pitcher that — as claimed by the manufacturer — removes select contaminants and increases water’s pH. In this review, we’ve shared the most important specs, features, performance highlights, and pros and cons of the Trurapur Pitcher. By the end, you should be an…

Brown water is caused by iron and manganese, rust, poor well structure, tannins, broken-down water softener resin beads, and silt. Thankfully, brown water is rarely a cause for concern — and it’s such a common problem in well water that there are plenty of ways to restore your water to a…

🧾 Overview The SoftPro Whole House Upflow Carbon Filter review is a low-maintenance upflow tank-based filter with a lifespan of about six to ten years, or 600, 000 gallons to 1,000, 000 gallons of water. In this SoftPro water filter review, we’ll be sharing everything you need to know about the system’s…

Chloramine is a drinking water disinfectant that may have side effects if consumed in excess. This glossary looks at chloramine’s use in water, including its potential health effects, how to tell if your water contains chloramine, and how to protect yourself from this chemical. ❔ What is Chloramine? Chloramine is commonly formed…

Fluoride is a controversial mineral that’s commonly added to public drinking water supplies. While fluoride is known to be good for dental health, there are dangers associated with drinking this mineral in excess. This glossary will discuss fluoride in detail, including the purpose of community water fluoridation, the potential health effects…

Read this review before you buy the GE GXSH40V 40,000 Grain Water Softener. We’ve shared all the information you need to know about the softener’s key features, performance, installation and maintenance, and more. 🧾 Overview The GE 40,000 Grain Water Softener is a mid-sized water softener manufactured by GE Appliances, which can…

A water softener bypass valve lets you divert water away from the softener, running water directly from your underground water line or well straight through your home’s plumbing. Most bypass valves are U-shaped, and are located on your water pipe, close to where they’re connected to your water softener. Keen…