Reality: There is the same amount of water on Earth today as three billion years ago. Today, however, an increase in society demands has been placed on the same amount of water and our habits. These increased demands have, in a sense, created a different kind of water: water that […]
Read More...Myth: Once you use water, it is gone.
After water is used, it’s recycled…innumerable times. In fact, while some water is recycled for use within a week, other water may not be used again for years
Read More...Myth: “New” water is better than treated water.
Reality: There is very little water on Earth, which is “new.” Most of our water has been touched by some type of human or animal activity. Even in “pristine” wilderness areas, studies have found bacteria contaminating the water. Therefore, it’s always best to drink water that you know has been treated.
Read More...Myth: We shouldn’t have to think about drinking water.
Reality: We can no longer take our drinking water for granted. Public participation is vital to protecting our water resources, building adequate treatment plants, improving water delivery, and enacting appropriate legislation.
Read More...Myth: There are more pollutants in drinking water today than there were 25 years ago.
Reality: Not necessarily. There may be more contaminants that can enter our water sources today. We did not have the technology to know what was in our drinking water 25 years ago. Today we have sophisticated testing instruments that enable us to understand more about our water than ever before. […]
Read More...Myth: Using a home water treatment device will make water safer and more healthful to drink.
Reality: Some people use home water filters to improve the taste, smell, or appearance of their tap water, but they do not necessarily make the water safer or more healthful to drink. Additionally, all home treatment devices, regardless of the technologies they use, require regular maintenance. Water quality problems may […]
Read More...Myth: Lead occurs naturally in drinking water.
Reality: The most common source of lead in drinking water is the plumbing in your home. Your plumbing may have lead pipes or lead solder in the connections. Lead is a contaminant that can be particularly harmful to pregnant women and young children. If you are concerned about lead in […]
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