PFAS "forever chemicals" have been detected in drinking water and surface water across the Hampton Roads region of Virginia — including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, and Suffolk. Virginia DEQ and the Department of Health have conducted multi-phase sampling identifying approximately 26 water systems with potential PFAS issues. Learn what the data means, how to check your local water quality, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.
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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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Learn how water quality affects psoriasis and dry skin — with expert tips on filtering your water, moisturizing, diet, and managing autoimmune flare-ups.
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Discover how drinking water contaminants — chlorine, hard water, and heavy metals — can trigger psoriasis flare-ups and dry skin, plus practical hydration and skin barrier tips.
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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.
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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.
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It is critical that we recognize that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are part of an unnatural, man-made cycle that influences the Water Cycle.
The case of the mysterious clinging bubbles. In this article we explore this phenomenon, multiple hypothesis, and possible solutions.
DO NOT PANIC! - some information is correct, some premature, some incorrect during any potential public hazard situation. We like to believe that everyone dealing with a problem in the public's interest wants to do the right thing and advise properly. Sometimes all of the information is not known. This article walks you through the language and resources you need during a Public Water Advisory.
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It is sometimes assumed that it is someone else's responsibility to ensure that the quality of anything coming into our homes is at a regulated standard. This is unfortunately not the case. Only you can ensure the level of safety desired when it applies to the drinking water coming into your home as well as other environmental factors surrounding your location. Join Know Your H2O on a Path to Clean Water.
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Knowing both the responsibility and safe plan of action to take based on three (3) simple questions can make all of the difference in directing you toward which drinking water quality testing is needed on your Path to a Healthy Home and Clean Drinking Water.
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Understanding your Well, City, or Tap water test results can sometimes feel like trudging through a swamp of information. This article helps you to understand the basics and provides the Know Your H2O's Expert Drinking Water Diagnostic Tool as a resource to help you get on the path to create healthy drinking water for your home.
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Testing and screening your home drinking water with both DIY and laboratory testing with testing recommendations for different situations. The Know Your H2O team desires to bring the best professional advice right to your water faucet.
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Private drinking water wells are not regulated or routinely monitored by any authority. It is up to the owner to test and maintain these drinking water systems. Different areas in which the well is placed and how it is installed affect the quality of the drinking water system present. Know Your H2O provides expert guidance regarding the minimum testing requirements for owners and maintainers of these systems.
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The topic of this discussion is "Lead Service Lines" and the “Revised Lead Service Line Rule" with Tori Morgan Director of Funding, Regulatory Relations, and Compliance from Entech Engineering.
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A science-based Q&A with Dr. Hardy Limeback examining fluoride safety in drinking water — covering fluorosilicic acid sources, EPA limits, dental fluorosis, and how to test your water.
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Is it possible for water to be radioactive? The answer, intriguingly, is yes, but this occurrence is quite rare and typically not a concern for most people.
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When skin irritation arises after contact with water, the first suspicion often falls on the water's quality. What if the problem isn't in the water, however, but in a rare reaction of the skin to water itself?
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Many popular cosmetics contain trace amounts of heavy metals like lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium. Learn what the FDA allows, which ingredients to watch for, and how to make safer choices for your skin.
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Going bottleless means filtering your own water at home — saving money, cutting plastic waste, and getting water quality that rivals or beats most bottled brands.
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We review The Plastics Paradox by Dr. Chris DeArmitt — a science-based look at 10 common plastic myths, from microplastics to biodegradable materials, with KnowYourH2O commentary throughout.
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Nitrate contamination in rural drinking water poses serious health risks, especially for infants and pregnant women. Learn the EPA limits, high-risk states, and how to test and treat your well water.
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Shallow wells in riparian zones near rivers are vulnerable to surface water intrusion — including horsehair worms (nematodes). Learn what they are, whether they’re harmful, and the testing, disinfection, and filtration steps to protect your well water.
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Not until starting to work with KYH2O as a consultant did I start to realize how much my environmental and water backgrounds have had an impact on my artworks ... some of my pieces highlighted in this article were conceptualized and created prior to joining the KYH2O team and some afterwards.
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When most people hear about Methane as an environmental contaminant of concern, they think of air pollution and its connection to climate change. Methane is also commonly found in private groundwater wells in Pennsylvania's coal, oil, and natural gas producing counties.
