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We are in the water business………and we are passionate about providing our clients with the best water quality for their home or business in Central Minnesota and the Minneapolis-St. Paul South Metro area. We understand water treatment is not a riveting...
The 7 Wonders of Water from WebMD
The 7 Wonders of WaterDo you know all the WONDERful things water can do for your overall health?Take a couple of minutes and view this slideshow. It might just raise an eyebrow...or two. http://wb.md/2oFDHoi
Precipitation Test – See the hardness in water
Many people wonder what hardness is in water. It is the dissolved minerals of calcium and magnesium formed by ionic reactions resulting in the formation of an insoluble precipitate. Thus, a precipitation test. Unfortunately, that hardness is invisible to the eye. ...
Hard vs Soft Water Soap Test – Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDgSohKVLio&t=90s This video shows how you can save money on your soap products with soft water vs. hard water. Did you know it takes 3X the soap (or more) in hard water to create the same suds and cleaning ability as soap in soft...
3 Scientific Ways Drinking Water Makes You More Productive
Who doesn't want more productivity? We talk to others all the time about the importance of drinking enough water. It's nice to see science back up the necessity for water in our bodies. Coffee, soda, juice? Nope! Water! bit.ly/Water_Productive
11 Most Likely Cities (Around the World) to Run Out of Drinking Water
Water is not a commodity. Treat it with respect. In a recent BBC article, they listed 12 most likely cities to run out of drinking water. Some of these may surprise you. Cape Town, South Africa Sao Paulo, Brazil Bangalore, India Beijing, China Cairo, Egypt Jakarta,...
Fluoride in Your Drinking Water – The Controversy
Most of us immediately relate fluoride to toothpaste. However, for many cities in the U.S., and around the world, there is fluoride in the drinking water. Public water fluoridation was first practiced in 1945 and has been the center of controversy ever...
Water Intoxication – What?!
What is water intoxication? Well, here is a surprise, it results from drinking too much water. The excess water dilutes blood sodium levels and causes fluids to move inside cells, which then swell. This is known as Hyponatremia. How much is too much water to drink in...
Bottled Water – They are not all the same
Bottled Water – They are not all the same When we sit down to write an article, our goal is to share ideas, share some facts, and cause the reader to stop and think about things. We avoid, with great passion, the scare tactics I see others use. Today, we want you to...
Does the Water in Your Home Smell Like a Swimming Pool?
If your home is supplied by a municipal water supply, it is very likely you smell chlorine when you bathe or taste it in your drinking water. Many people are more sensitive to the smell and/or taste and others are not. We receive calls on a regular basis from...