Water & Health

What are some of the things I can do around my home to help prevent pollution of drinking water sources?

Even as an individual you can play an important part in protecting our water’s future. Every one of us has an impact on the water cycle, and reducing water usage at home is just part of the solut...

I read somewhere that drinking water with radon in it was once considered to have health benefits. Is this true?

Yes it is true. When radioactivity was relatively new in the early twentieth century and poorly understood, there were literally hundreds of devices on the market promoting radiation exposure for...

How severe is Legionnaires disease (legionellosis) within the general population?

Fortunately the disease is very selective in attack and infects only 2 to 5 % of those appropriately exposed to the bacteria. However, Legionella bacteria are believed to be among the top three c...

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) and drinking water

Hepatitis A virus is found throughout the world and across the United States. When water sources, including private wells, are contaminated with feces from infected humans, the water will spread ...

Can fluoride chemicals be used to treat drinking water to improve dental health cause problems with lead (Pb) leaching from plumbing systems?

This is a question that has been asked repeatedly throughout the years as the evidence about lead in drinking water has grown. The answer is a safe "maybe."About two-thirds of the public water sy...

Can customers play an important role in helping water utilities protect citizens against intentional contamination events by terrorists or others?

Definitely. As a consumer of water from your local water utility, you may feel helpless regarding the subject of protecting your water from potential terrorist attacks. Nothing could actually be ...

Can a petroleum spill near my plastic water service line get into my household water supply?

Yes. This is a weakness of plastic plumbing components. Petroleum products and other solvents can leach through the plastic to contaminate the water inside. There have been a number of instances ...

Myth: Between Stomach Ulcers and Bacteria in Well Water

Is untreated well water containing bacteria that will cause stomach ulcers? In short yes, but only if the well water is contaminated with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori. This bacterium is...

Time to Drink - Water Retention Symptoms May be a sign of illness

Your body is estimated to be about 60 to 70 percent water. Blood is mostly water, and your muscles, lungs, and brain all contain a lot of water. Your body needs water to regulate body temperature...

Water Retention Symptoms May be a sign of illness

Water retention which is also known as edema, takes place when a build-up of fluid remains in the body tissues. The entire body will swell or just certain parts of it depending on what the cause ...

Top 5 Reasons people retain water

Although the human body is mostly made of water, it is not normal for people to gain weight because of excessive water accumulation in the body. This condition, in fact, is the result of an imbalan...

What is Water Weight Gain?

People should pay careful attention to the needs of their bodies. While water retention is often triggered by hormonal changes, it can also be a sign of mild dehydration, muscle fatigue, or excess ...

Prevent kidney stones with lemonade

Kidney stones can be a serious problem. Many people are plagued with them and after getting one they can get them regularly from then on. Kidney stones can lead to other health problems and even re...

Lemons: Amazing Detox & Weight Loss Formula

Ancient Egyptians extolled the virtues of lemons as effective protection against various toxins and poisons. These include cleansing the mouth, helping with digestion, and keeping excessive bile in...

The Best ways to reduce water weight gain

The best ways to reduce water weight gain require people to pay careful attention to the needs of their bodies. While water retention is often triggered by hormonal changes, it can also be a sign o...