Last year Arizona got quite a scare when the Arizona Republic published a report on Phoenix water issues (and other cities in the vicinity) that were potentially dangerous. High levels of chromium-6, a chemical that causes several health issues, including stomach cancer, were found in the drinking water. This is the same chemical that was…
Chromium 6 is the cancer causing chemical that played a significant role in the iconic Erin Brockovich story. According to a report published by the Environmental Working Group that accessed the Environmental Protection agency (EPA) between 2013 and 2015, higher than recommended levels of chromium 6 were found in the tap water that was supplied…
When water falls as rain, it’s naturally “soft.” So how does water become “hard” before it flows through our faucets? As rainwater flows along the ground and into the lakes and rivers we get our water supply from, it picks up trace amounts of minerals along the way. Those minerals affect how the water feels…
Consider Your Needs Your needs may be as simple as having safe, tasty drinking water. Phoenix residents have hard water that contains a variety of minerals that cause build-up on fixtures, appliances and dishes. Softening hard water or removing calcium carbonate or chlorine greatly improves water quality. Set a Budget An investment in a water purification…