Water Quality InformationWritten By Actual Experts
RSSHere’s Why You Shouldn’t Drink or Cook With Water From the Hot Water Side of Your Faucet:
Christina Liu @ Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 4:33 pm -0400
A common question our Water Nerds get asked is if it’s safe to drink or cook with hot water from their faucets. People often choose to use hot water to speed up the boiling process when making pasta, tea, etc. However, the time saved is not worth the potential of health outcomes that can come from doing so. Here’s why you should stick to using cold water for drinking and cooking.
Why Does My Tap Water Taste Like Dirt?
Analies Dyjak @ Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 7:45 pm -0400
Reports that drinking water tastes "earthy" or like "dirt" has become more frequent, especially in areas affected by drought and with significantly reduced surface water levels. This is most commonly caused by geosmin, a chemical that's not toxic or harmful at levels in drinking water, but causing an unpleasant taste. Click to learn more.
