Drinking Water
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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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