VOCs, Volatile Organic Compounds, are chemicals commonly found throughout our daily lives. From paints and stains to cleaning products and objects found in and around our homes like carpeting and plastics, they can be problematic not only because of their pervasiveness, but also because prolonged exposure can cause a variety of adverse reactions.
There are always stories to watch in the business of water quality – from changing environments, policy, and contaminants of public interest – it affects us from a national to local level. Here’s five stories that could affect YOU this year. 1) PFAS Regulation
Buying bottled water at the store can present an almost overwhelming amount of options. With labels like deionized, purified, distilled, and others, you won’t be alone in feeling a little lost over what the right choice is for you. It helps to know what these labels mean, and how they can impact the taste and
According to the Environmental Defense Fund, over 6 million homes in America have lead service lines. This means the pipes used to run water into homes and businesses from the water main in the street are made of lead. This is important for several reasons; most notably the impact lead service lines can have on
It goes without saying that water is an important part of our lives. Having a safe drinking water supply is important to your well being. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets regulations and standards for monitoring and treating drinking water. However, there are still some common water contaminants found in the Houston area that you
Almost 70% of American households have at least one pet, however, their hydration and drinking water for pets probably isn’t something we spend much time thinking about. Just like humans, our furry companions are made up mostly of water, and are highly dependent on it for optimal
There’s a decent chance you have a built-in refrigerator water filter in your Houston home. You might just assume that the filter works as good as anything. However, that depends on what you might want filtered out. There’s one thing you should definitely know: It does not filter out the same as an under-sink
