The Truth of Water - Answers

Does a reverse osmosis filter waste water?

Bill writes: Do reverse osmosis systems waste water? If how do they waste water and how much waters is wasted? Hi Bill Yes, reverse osmosis units do waste water. This is because of the way they filter. What happens is that when water enters the filter, it is pushed up along side of a reverse [...]

2012 the End? Keep your Water!

Apparently there’s supposed to be some big catastrophe at the end of 2012. The end of the world, the end of civilization as we know it. I don’t know if that will happen but I do know that eventually there may be catastrophes that will leave us without our modern convieniences. To that end, I’ve [...]

Zero Water Filter Pitcher Filter

Peter Writes: Hello. I recently purchased a “Zero Water” pitcher to filter my tap water. After reading so many sites that all seem to be influenced by different opinions on the subject, I am thoroughly confused as to what is better for your health and which water filtration system is the best one. Can you [...]

How to prevent whites from turning brown during laundry?

Bianca writes: Hi, what can be done to water that is high in sulphur to prevent it from ruining your clothes. My whites are coming out brown! and is there something you can add to the washing to make it smell better? Thank you Bianca Hi Bianca While it’s true sulphur water smells, you may [...]

Low Maintenance Chlorine Removal Product?

Betty from Toronto Writes: Hi there. I have a problem, I hate the smell of chlorine in my water! I know there are pitchers with filters in them, but they are a pain. I mean, the Brita one I have to fill up so much and I have to replace the filter a lot. I [...]

When the Rivers Run Dry

It’s no secret that the world is running out of fresh water. It’s been all over the news, the Internet, people are talking about it all the time. This is good, except all that’s being done is talking. I see people soaking their lawns with sprinklers, sweeping their driveways with a hose. My friends and [...]

What is E.Coli?

Mark from Ontario asks: What is E.Coli? Everyone says it’s bad and I’ve heard of Walkerton where it killed a bunch of people in the water but what exactly is it? Thanks for writing in. E.Coli is a rod shaped bacteria that is usually found in the intestines of warm blooded animals, including humans. Here [...]

Back to School: Safe Water Fountains? Make Them Safe.

Emily from Utah writes: Hi. I’m going back to school soon and I have a question about water fountains. I don’t like them because soooo many people drink from them! Does that mean they are getting their germs on them? I think that happens and it’s gross. How do I drink from water fountains without [...]

Are There Cancer Causing Chemicals in Water?

Jared from Idaho writes: I heard that there might be stuff in tap water that causes cancer. Is that true? Hi Jared Yes, it’s true that there is a chance for there to be some suspected cancer causing chemicals in the water called trihalomethanes, or THM’s. THM’s can be formed when naturally occurring organic chemicals [...]

Save Water Around the House

Karen writes: Hi, I was wondering, how do I save water around my home? I’ve read that water is running out and I try to be environmentally conscious, so what is the best ways to reduce my water use? Hi Karen Thanks for writing in. There are many ways to save water around the house. [...]