The Waterboy Blog

Your Tap Water Can Have up to 7 Cancer-Causing Contaminants

What can you do remove all these potential carcinogens from your drinking water? In general, tap water can be safer than bottled water. That’s because bottled water is less regulated than tap water. Most public water systems meet EPA’s standards for clean water. But since …

Recycling Water in Orange County And Los Angeles

Recycling Water in Orange County and Los Angeles During California’s record-breaking drought, a rare bright spot is the water recycling innovations initiated by the Orange Country Water District (OCWD) and Las Angeles. According to OCWD Board President Shawn Dewane, speaking on December 1 on the …

Staying Hydrated is Important to Your Health

Staying Hydrated is Important to Your Health Proper hydration is always important, but during exercise, it’s essential for maximal energy and endurance. If water lost through sweating is not replaced, fatigue can develop, and energy levels will decrease. In addition to improving athletic or exercise …

What Do Water Filtration Systems Actually Filter?

What Do Water Filtration Systems Actually Filter? You turn on the faucet at your home and fill a glass with water. You may notice that the water isn’t completely clear. It may contain a tinge of color, and if you sniff, it has a faint …

5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Water Softener

5 Things To Consider Before Buying A Water Softener A water softener removes calcium, magnesium and other minerals dissolved in hard water to make it “softer”. Benefits include: soaps clean better & rinse more thoroughly, your skin & hair feels less dry and healthier. Water spotting & …

Chlorine Absorption and Inhalation While Showering

CHLORINE ABSORPTION AND INHALATION WHILE SHOWERING Those relaxing, hot showers you love to take may be hazardous to your health!  Studies on the health hazards of chlorine added to our public water supplies have been conducted for decades and many of them have caused scientists …