For a molecule so essential to human life, “distilled water’s” existence when tap water is just fine is a bit befuddling, especially if you’re not exactly sure what to do with the stuff. Turns out, it’s good for more than confusing you at the grocery store, or steaming your clothing. And, in true turns out fashion, some of those use cases are more superstition than certainty. Distilled Water is Very Pure So you might think your Brita pitcher does a decent job of getting all the impurities, toxins, and other undesirable contaminants. But the distillation process, which separates water from its contaminants by turning it into steam and collecting it in a separate container, is a much more effective filtration process. By virtue of its mineral-free nature, distilled water is useful when … [Read more...]
Do You Need to Filter Drinking Water for Lead?
Do you need to filter drinking water for lead? Most municipal water supplies are safe. They are constantly monitored and tested. Any water found to contain contaminants is immediately treated. However, even if your water supply is clean, old lead pipes are known to put lead into your drinking water. And if your drinking water comes from a well, there is no-one to monitor it. So maybe you should test your water for the presence of lead, especially if you drink water from a well or live in a place where municipal testing is infrequent. So, you bought a test kit and you've found that there's lead in your drinking water. What to do? Experts agree that filtering your water is better than switching to bottled water. filtration is a better bet than switching to bottled water. You have a … [Read more...]
Lithium in Los Angeles Water Reduces Alzheimer’s
Is There Lithium in Los Angeles Water? Is there lithium in Los Angeles water? And if so, is this a problem? Lithium is a water-soluble alkali metal found in igneous rocks and mineral springs. Lithium and its compounds have several industrial applications, including heat-resistant glass and ceramics, lithium grease lubricants, flux additives for iron, steel and aluminum production, lithium batteries, and lithium-ion batteries. These uses account for more than three-quarters of worldwide lithium production. Lithium is also used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and clinical depression. Lithium is a naturally-occurring chemical element. And it can be in your water. But the presence of lithium in your drinking water is not necessarily a problem. In fact, just the opposite: the … [Read more...]
Hard Water in West Hollywood: Is That a Problem?
West Hollywood Water is Hard In different parts of the country, surface water can be described as either “soft” or “hard”. Hard water contains a high proportion of minerals, particularly magnesium and calcium. These minerals are dissolved in our water as the water moves through soil and rock. This map from the United States Geological Service (USGS) shows the different concentrations of hard and soft water in different parts of the country. Note that most of southern California, including West Hollywood, is classified as having “very hard” water. Source: United States Geological Services What Does Hard Water Do? Hard water makes your soap and detergents less efficient. You'll have to use more soap or detergent and your results will still not be as good. Hard … [Read more...]
Drain Cleaning – Everything You Need To Know
DRAIN CLEANING - THE OTHER SIDE OF PLUMBING Drain cleaning is a specific segment of the plumbing profession. When people think of plumbing, they usually think of pipes, toilets, faucets, sinks, showers & bathtubs. When something goes wrong, you call a plumber and he comes by and fixes the problem. But many plumbing companies call themselves a "plumber and rooter". So exactly what is a rooter, what is rooting, and how is it different from plumbing? A rooter works exclusively on your drains. When you have an obstruction in a drain, it must be cleared. The correct tool to use when clearing out a drain obstruction depends on the nature of the obstruction. Sometimes a simple liquid drain solution like Drano can do the trick and clear the obstruction. Some people swear by vinegar … [Read more...]
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