Black, stinky water unexpectedly flowed from faucets of Crystal City , TX. The city said the problem occurred when the city’s elevated water tank was drained for the first time in decades and built-up sediment in the bottom of the tank got into the water.
Monthly Archives: February 2016
St. Joseph states brown water is deemed safe and drinkable.
St. Joseph’s water hasn’t tested positive for high amounts of lead. Instead, it has tested positive for high levels of iron, which is not considered to be a serious health risk.
Best Gravity Water Filters 2015 – Comparison & Reviews
If you are unfortunate enough to live somewhere where the tap water tastes downright terrible, spend a lot of time camping, live in a rural area with questionable water sources, or you simply want the cleanest water possible, finding a way to filter large amounts of water (like your entire daily water supply) can be […]
Are Berkey® Systems Available in Iowa?
The state of Iowa has established regulations and procedures for the sale of water systems. Under this regulation, the state of Iowa requires that any water treatment system that is sold in the state first be certified by an independent, third-party testing agency, such as NSF, before the system can be considered eligible for sale […]
Flint, Michigan, lead poisoning not a problem if you own a Big Berkey water filter
“The evolution of a depressed, angry generation accelerates as the slow, steady mutilation of their minds increases. Brain cells are being shot to pieces silently, by weapons of mass destruction hidden in the waterways. An entire population is under attack. The violence is taking place out of sight. Colorless, odorless lead poisoning goes on without […]