A commentary by Eldon C. Muehling In a recent article written by Joan Rose, Principal Investigator for Michigan State University’s Water Research, she again reminded us that most Americans take the quality of our drinking water for granted. We accept […]
Water Quality
Are PFAS in Your Drinking Water?
The Environmental Working Group recently released a map of known PFA contamination in the US. Here’s what it means for you.
What You Need To Know About PFAs, including PFOS and PFOA
There’s a lot of confustion about PFAS. Our own Eldon Muehling, known affectionately as “Dr.Water,” has taken it upon himself to clear it all up.
Why Is Drinking Pure Water So Important?
August is National Water Quality Month As you may know, August is National Water Quality Month. National Water Quality Month was founded years ago to educate consumers about the importance of clean water. Water, especially PURE water, is so important […]
Salem, Oregon Tap Water Contamination Alert (It’s Not Just Salem, Oregon, Folks)
There has been important news this past week that I want to share with you. In Oregon, and across the nation, the press has been warning consumers of “Toxic Algae” in their drinking water. Oregon’s capital, Salem, recently issued its […]
Lead in the News: Is Your Drinking Water Safe?
Flint, Michigan Water Crisis Nearly everyone is familiar with the Flint Michigan Water Crisis where lead was being leached from old pipes into drinking water. In 2014, in an effort to save money, the city of Flint switched from its […]