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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Step-by-step guidance for finding, filtering, and boiling safe drinking water before and after hurricanes, floods, and natural disasters — for well owners and city water customers alike.
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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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Choosing the right drinking water test depends on three key factors: your water system type (well, shared, or city), your location's land-use history, and whether your source is regulated. KYH2O's 3-question guide directs you to the right test kit for your situation.
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Interpreting well water, city water, or tap water test results requires understanding EPA standards and contaminant categories. This article explains the basics and introduces KYH2O's Expert Diagnostic Tool to guide you toward clean, healthy water.
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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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Water can contain radioactive tritium, while contaminants such as radium, radon, and uranium raise different drinking-water questions. Learn what each means and when testing may help.
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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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Could a countertop water filter replace bottled water on a month-long RV trip? We tracked every bottle, gallon, and can over 31 days using the Aquasana countertop filter system — and the results surprised us. See the cost savings, plastic waste reduction, and real water quality test data from campgrounds across the Northeast.
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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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KYH2O consultant and ceramic artist Amy Lee shares how her environmental science background — from USGS fieldwork to water quality consulting — has shaped her art. This collection explores water scarcity, geology, and the natural world through sculpture and clay.
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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.
UV rays play a dual role in life on Earth — essential for vitamin D production and water disinfection, yet harmful in excess. This science deep-dive covers UVA, UVB, and UVC radiation, the ozone layer's role in protecting life, the impact of CFCs, and what UV means for water quality and planetary science.
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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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KYH2O's Water Quality Index Calculator grades surface water quality using up to nine parameters — including dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, and more. Based on the NSF WQI formula, it's used in over 33 countries for watershed monitoring, citizen science, and source water assessment.
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Birds and wildlife around the world are ingesting plastic — sometimes in alarming quantities. This guest post by naturalist Susan Gallagher explores the science of plasticosis in seabirds, plastic ingestion in vultures, and the broader threat of microplastic pollution to wildlife and human health.
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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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