When you turn on the tap, you expect clean, safe water to use for drinking, cooking, and cleaning. Have you ever wondered though, where does your water come from, and is it really safe? And if it is supposedly safe, what assurances do you have? The truth of the matter is that the safety of […]
Short Answer: Properly boiled water will reduce some contaminates, like bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. However, other contaminates, like lead, nitrates, will actually increase in concentration. You might have heard of boiled water advisories when drinking water is contaminated, or boiling water in emergency situations from untrusted water sources. This safety measure is advised when there […]
A special thanks to Colleen Pierre and everyone at Saratogamama.com for the positive review of our Smyth/Cid Stoneware Water Filtration System. You can check out her video review here and more details on Saratogamama.com! If you live in the Saratoga County area, do yourself a favor and check out SaratogaMama: it’s a fantastic online resource […]
Updated 2-8-16 Lead is a naturally occurring metal. Much of the lead we encounter comes from human activities such as fossil fuels, mining, and manufacturing. It can be found in lead-based paint, batteries, ammunition, solder and pipes, and x-ray protective equipment. Due to an increased awareness of the health hazards of lead, many sources of […]
Since the 1940’s, fluoride has been introduced to municipal drinking supplies across the country. Approximately 67.1% of the US population receives fluoridated water for the purpose of reducing cavities. Flouride prevents cavities by binding to tooth enamel, making the tooth more resistant to acid attack from bacteria. As a result, fluoride is often included in […]
When you fill a glass of water from the faucet, whether it’s well water or city water, there’s a chance that you’re getting more than hydration. According to the Associated Press, you could be drinking a witches’ brew of pharmaceuticals: drugs for aches and pains, infections, seizures, blood pressure, hormones for menopause, drugs for depression, […]
Bottled water is convenient to be sure, but when you look at the big picture, the cost of convenience may be too high… This infographic, presented by Online Education, reveals some interesting facts. The price of bottled water is up to 10,000 times the cost of tap water. 40% of all bottled water is taking […]
Check out our new assembly and care video for Smyth/Cid Stoneware Water Filtration Crocks. This is a great opportunity for first-time buyers to see how they work.
Short Answer: Even though municipal water is regulated by the EPA, miles of piping may lie between the regulated water supply and your water glass. A lot can happen along the way; get your water tested by a state certified lab. Unlike well water, which the EPA leaves to homeowners to test, the EPA regulates […]
Short Answer Whether your water is from a well or municipality, use a state certified lab to test your water. The EPA keeps a list of agencies by state to find a lab in your area. Whether you have municipal water or well water, you should have it tested for contaminates. What you test for […]
More than 20 percent of private, domestic wells contain at least one contaminant at levels of potential health concern. About 43 million people—or 15 percent of the Nation’s population—use drinking water from private wells, which are not regulated by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. USGS scientist Leslie Desimone discusses the study, the contaminants found, […]
Some of our customers are a little confused how our stoneware water filtration crocks actually work without water pressure or power. To help understand how our water filter crocks work, we have just published some nifty diagrams. Each diagram reflects the different models of water crocks available. The technology is actually quite old, dating back […]
