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ChloramineHow Chlorine & Chloramine Impact Lead and Copper
5 min readKey Takeaways Chlorine and Chloramine are oxidizers that strip the protective scale inside copper pipes, leading to corrosion. Pinhole leaks are often caused by the chemical interaction between disinfectants and...
ChloramineHow Chlorine & Chloramine Impact Lead and Copper
5 min readKey Takeaways Chlorine and Chloramine are oxidizers that strip the protective scale inside copper pipes, leading to corrosion. Pinhole leaks are often caused by the chemical interaction between disinfectants and...
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ChlorineThe "Invisible Cloud": The Dangers of Inhaling Chlorine in the Shower
5 min readKey Takeaways Hot water turns liquid chlorine into chlorine gas, which is easily inhaled and enters the bloodstream faster than swallowed water. Your skin is your largest organ; according to...
ChlorineThe "Invisible Cloud": The Dangers of Inhaling Chlorine in the Shower
5 min readKey Takeaways Hot water turns liquid chlorine into chlorine gas, which is easily inhaled and enters the bloodstream faster than swallowed water. Your skin is your largest organ; according to...
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ChloramineChlorine vs. Chloramine: What's the Difference?
5 min readKey Takeaways Chlorine is highly effective but dissipates quickly and creates more harmful disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Chloramine is a combination of chlorine and ammonia; it is much harder to remove...
ChloramineChlorine vs. Chloramine: What's the Difference?
5 min readKey Takeaways Chlorine is highly effective but dissipates quickly and creates more harmful disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Chloramine is a combination of chlorine and ammonia; it is much harder to remove...
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Bottled WaterThe Truth About Bottled Water Quality: Is it Better Than Filtered Soft Water?
6 min readIf you’re dealing with rust stains in the toilet, orange streaks in the bathtub, or a metallic taste in your water, chances are you’ve tried the quickest fix first: bottled...
Bottled WaterThe Truth About Bottled Water Quality: Is it Better Than Filtered Soft Water?
6 min readIf you’re dealing with rust stains in the toilet, orange streaks in the bathtub, or a metallic taste in your water, chances are you’ve tried the quickest fix first: bottled...
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EczemaHard Water & Eczema: Why Soft Water Soothes Sensitive Skin
5 min readIf you live with eczema, you probably know the feeling all too well: You step out of the shower expecting relief, only to feel tight, itchy, or inflamed skin minutes...
EczemaHard Water & Eczema: Why Soft Water Soothes Sensitive Skin
5 min readIf you live with eczema, you probably know the feeling all too well: You step out of the shower expecting relief, only to feel tight, itchy, or inflamed skin minutes...
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Frozen PipesFrozen Pipes: How to Thaw Safely & Prevention Checklist
5 min readFew winter home emergencies feel as stressful( or happen as fast) as frozen pipes. One minute, the water pressure drops to a trickle, and the next you’re worrying about burst...
Frozen PipesFrozen Pipes: How to Thaw Safely & Prevention Checklist
5 min readFew winter home emergencies feel as stressful( or happen as fast) as frozen pipes. One minute, the water pressure drops to a trickle, and the next you’re worrying about burst...
