The Know Your H2O Program has helped millions of private well owners and city water users understand and protect their drinking water quality. Built on 30+ years of science-based expertise, it provides free tools, testing resources, and a step-by-step Path to Clean Water.
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Private well owner education and outreach. Well construction, water testing, water treatment, wellhead protection, and healthy drinking water is all part of watershed management and protection.Â
Private well water isn't regulated — so testing is up to you. Learn which contaminants to check for, how often to test, and what to do if your results show a problem.
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Chloronitramide anion is an emerging contaminant found in city water systems that use chloramines for disinfection. Learn what it is, what the research says about health risks, and practical steps you can take to reduce your exposure.
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Alkaline water and water ionizers are widely promoted, but what does the science actually say? We break down the facts on electrolyzed water, ORP, pH, and ionized water claims to help you make an informed decision.
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Arsenic in drinking water is strongly linked to skin lesions, hyperkeratosis, and an increased risk of skin cancer. Learn the warning signs, how arsenic causes cellular damage, and what steps you can take to test your water and protect your health.
Certifications standards related to drinking treatment water treatment products and filters and other professional and educational services. The citizen guide to water treatment product certification.
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If you drinking water quality violates the terms of you manufactures warranty for that new water related appliance, the Warranty on that NEW Water Appliance may mean nothing and may be invalid on day one.
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There are so many water treatment options for camping and RV users on the market - which to choose? Me, my husband, and our small dog took several on a recent one month road-trip and tested them along the way. It's important to understand the limitations between pre-filtration options and sanitization steps for water quality - even when on the road.
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Dogs help to conserve our drinking water by smelling for chlorine.
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Earth Day 1970 a great start, but it is clear the train has run off the rail. Rather than having solid science and planning based on facts, we now live in a time where fear, misinformation, activism, and environmental ideology play a more important role in our culture than actual science and fact.  My attempt to change the course and prevent the 12 Monkeys from winning.
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The number one thing all life needs during, and post disaster is water. This comes as a requirement before food and before shelter for survival. Be Prepared to Drink Safe Healthy Clean Water during an Emergency.Â
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Low yield water wells can an be over-pumped and when this occurs the actions can cause premature failure of pumps and motors, damage the wellbore integrity, decrease the wellbore yield, impact produced water quality, and ultimately decrease rate of production.
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Rainwater harvesting has been a standard of practice and use for much of the arid and semiarid regions of the Earth. In the 20th Century, this practice is getting a second look.Â
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