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What Happens to Stagnant Water in a Vacant Building?

What Happens to Stagnant Water in a Vacant Building?

From temporary shutdowns like those related to COVID-19 to seasonal occupancy, long periods of reduced water use can lead to a variety of potential hazards when turning the tap back...

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How does water quality impact baking?

Why Is Water Quality Important in Baking?

How and why does tap water impacts the quality, texture, and flavor of bread and other baked goods?

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POE Versus POU Water Treatment

POE Versus POU Water Treatment

When looking to treat your own water at home, understanding the differences between point-of-use (POU) or point-of-entry (POE) systems can help you find the most efficient set up to meet...

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Water Problems in Urban Areas

Water Problems in Urban Areas

Read on to learn how urban development impacts the natural water cycle, changes water quality and its availability.

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Lithium in tap water

Lithium and Tap Water

An overview of the potential benefits of lithium in your drinking water.

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Guide to Ion Exchange in Water Treatment - BLG010

How Does Ion Exchange Work?

Ion Exchange––What is an (IE) system and how does it work? Is it the right fit for your home water filtration needs?

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Is Plastic Piping Safe?

Is Plastic Piping Safe?

The pipes that carry your tap water come in a variety of materials–from lead to copper to plastic. With lead piping now illegal and copper piping very expensive, that brings...

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Phthalates and Drinking Water

Phthalates and Drinking Water

You can’t smell them, taste them, or perhaps even pronounce them, but phthalates are everywhere. Therefore, due to leaching, weathering and disintegration, they can (and do) make it into many...

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