In hot countries, especially those that see below average rainfall, the preservation of water is quickly becoming a matter of urgent concern. Flushing a toilet using the mains water supply is one of the most water-consuming actions you can do. According to the EPA, it takes roughly 1.6 gallons of water to flush a toilet. …
No-one wants to drink water that’s full of impurities, which is why filter jugs have become such a popular product. But, just how effective are they? Do they really work? Those are the very questions that this article is going to answer, focusing specifically on Brita filters. And as a bonus, we’ll also cover everything …
Greywater is a term that is usually used to describe the wastewater that comes from your bathroom, washing machines and kitchen. This water is normally quite clean compared to water that comes from our toilets, which is known as blackwater. Therefore, any kind of water that is drained from the house, except for the toilet, …
Washington is well known for its weather, and not in a good way. While the official nickname for the State is the Evergreen State, its most famous city, Seattle, has earned itself the nickname of Rain City. Due to this, one of the first things that you think of when you hear the word Washington …
Soft water is something that many of us may have in our homes- particularly if you have trouble with hard water in your pipes- but is it safe to drink? In this article, we are going to be looking at whether soft water is safe to drink, as well as what soft water is in …
It is likely that at some point in your life, you have heard the terms “hard water” and “soft water” used in conversation. In particular, hard water is something that a lot of people often talk about, especially if you are somebody who lives in an inner city. But just because you have heard these …
Water’s great right? Good for you, right? Rain is water, right? We know what you’re thinking- put that cup away this instant. Just because rain appears clear and falls from the heavens, does not mean that it is free of all the nasty contaminants and parasites that would otherwise be present in wild sources of …
