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Dispelling Common Water Quality Perceptions
For over two decades, my observations regarding residential water quality have revealed a consistent pattern of common misconceptions. Homeowners often hold strong, yet sometimes unfounded, beliefs about the safety and purity of their water, whether it originates from lakes, drilled… Continue reading
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Rural Ultraviolet Disinfection Considerations
Potable water refers to water that is safe for human consumption. Water achieves this classification when it is in compliance with health-based standards established by municipal, state/provincial, and federal regulatory bodies within specific regional jurisdictions. These guidelines encompass a comprehensive… Continue reading
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Understanding Reverse Osmosis
Purified Drinking Water Solution Access to clean, pure and safe drinking water is a fundamental human need, yet many rural and even some municipal communities face challenges due to water contamination. Reverse osmosis (RO) has emerged as one of the… Continue reading
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Drinking vs Working Water
Water Classification in Homes, Cottages, and Businesses Water usage in residential and commercial settings is often overlooked, with many assuming that all water should be treated to drinking water standards. However, this one-size-fits-all approach may not be practical or necessary.… Continue reading
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Water Quality in Plumbing & HVAC
Water quality is an important factor that affects the lifespan and performance of appliances, boilers, on demand tankless heaters, electric, propane or natural gas heaters, hydronic HVAC systems or any other system in which water is used. Understanding the potential… Continue reading
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Navigating the Complexities of UV Disinfection
A safe water solution or a false sense of security? Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection is widely used for treating drinking water, praised for its ability to eliminate harmful microorganisms. However, this method has significant limitations, sparking debates over its effectiveness as… Continue reading
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Exploring Potability in Water
Regarding water, potability is a term used in multiple different contexts with varying perceptions of its true meaning. Generally it’s referenced when evaluating a water source in rural areas where no municipal water treatment services are available. In this article,… Continue reading
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The Rural Water Paradigm
It is considered reasonable to say that all water sources in Canada have some level of water contamination, no matter how remote. Adding credence to this, it is a requirement in publicly accessed water sources to have monitoring, testing and… Continue reading
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UV vs Reverse Osmosis (RO)
There are many common misconceptions about which water treatment equipment is best-suited to treat various contaminants in relation to residential water sources in Canada. This comparison of Ultraviolet Disinfection and Reverse Osmosis highlights two of the most common types of… Continue reading
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What are Total Dissolved Solids?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) in water are often unnoticed by people, despite their health implications. Sources of TDS include natural springs, chemicals, and runoff. In Canada, the guideline for TDS is less than 500 ppm, but enforcement varies. Testing is… Continue reading
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