Practical guidance on managing PFAS and forever chemicals (PFOA, PFOS) in your daily life — from testing your drinking water to reducing exposure at home.
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Water is essential for all pets — but not all animals have the same needs. Learn how to keep your dogs, cats, and other pets properly hydrated with clean, safe water.
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A new online tool is now available from KnowYourH2O that can be used globally to provide a 'grade' for surface water quality as part of a watershed monitoring, surface water monitoring and assessment program, citizen science, lake monitoring, or source water quality assessment tool. Unlike previous tools, this tool permits the user to enter known determinants of quality in various measurement methods to both grade and provide a standardized report to users.
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A woman visiting the nature center where I work posed the question. She’d been enjoying watching the black vultures that frequented her neighborhood and was concerned to find dozens of plastic bits littering the ground beneath their roosts.
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Even if you're on city water, contaminants like lead, chlorine byproducts, and PFAS may still reach your tap. Learn how a customized point-of-use water filtration system can provide an extra layer of protection.
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Info regarding the Ohio, Pennsylvania and Federal Environmental Protection Agencies response to the contamination risks of the Ohio Train Derailment.
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Info regarding the East Palestine, Ohio: Pennsylvania and Federal Environmental Protection Agencies response to the contamination and environmental exposure risks of the Ohio Train Derailment.
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Water quality is critical for livestock health, crop safety, and farmer wellbeing. This guide covers recommended limits for microbiological agents, metals, TDS, and herbicides in agricultural water — plus testing recommendations for well and surface water sources.
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FHA loans require water testing for private wells, but the minimum panel often isn't enough. Learn what lenders require, what KnowYourH2O recommends, and how to protect your family's water quality before closing.
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The yin-yang symbol and the concept of yin-yang have been applied to many things. Traditionally, it has been viewed as two complementary forces that make up all aspects of life. Asbestos has two faces or parts. The first very helpful, the second very dangerous..
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Even on vacation, a water quality professional checks local drinking water records, flushes rental lines, and brings portable filtration. This personal account from Atlantic Beach, NC covers practical tips any traveler can use to protect their water quality on the road.
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Camp Lejeune's drinking water was contaminated with toxic chemicals including TCE, PCE, vinyl chloride, and benzene for decades. This fact-based resource covers the history of contamination, health effects, VA presumptive conditions, and how affected Veterans and family members can apply for benefits.
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Ozone is a powerful oxidant with a rich history in water treatment — and according to water quality expert Brian Oram, it deserves a place in every treatment professional’s toolbox. This article covers the science and history of ozonation, its real-world applications (iron, manganese, sulfur, bacteria, PFAS), and a balanced look at its advantages and disadvantages to help you decide if it’s the right fit for your water system.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the release of health advisories for four perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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Even though 60% of the human body is water, the impact of water on health is often overlooked. The primary health concerns with water relate to both quantity and quality.
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Lead can leach into drinking water from old pipes, taps, and plumbing fixtures — and most people don't know it's there. This guide covers who's most at risk, action levels to watch for, and the best DIY and lab testing options to protect your family.
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Discover the top drinking water contaminants found in city tap water and private well water — including lead, bacteria, PFAS, arsenic, and radium — and learn how to get your water tested.
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Over 30 years of water quality expertise distilled into one guide. Learn which drinking water test kit is right for your well, city, or tap water — from DIY strips to certified lab testing.
