Water qualityPosts and articles about Water qualityCommunityHow do I determine the ph of my water at home?I recently moved here and I'm not totally sure about the water quality. I use a reverse osmosis filter for my apartment to keep my water safe. For my safety and...CommunityCan I get overhydration from drinking electrolyte infused water?I've recently begun drinking filtered well water. My cousin advised me to add electrolyte drops to my water to improve the taste and quality. I've been feeling ...CommunityWill I get kidney stones if I drink electrolyte water?My sister bought me a reverse osmosis filter for my new apartment. I intend to use electrolytes to improve the water quality. My family has a history of kidney ...CommunityWilll my body shut down if I am low on electrolytes?My boyfriend enjoys following new trends, so he bought us a filtration system. Our apartment's water quality has greatly improved, but I'm still struggling to a...CommunityDo reverse osmosis water filtration systems wastewater?For months, I've been considering purchasing a reverse osmosis filter. My kitchen water has a metallic taste because I live in an old apartment building. My fri...CommunityShould I be concerned that drinking RO water will cause mineral deficiency?My husband wants us to get a reverse osmosis filter for our new apartment. I've been researching the filtration system, which is exactly what we'll need since w...CommunityIs it possible to increase hydration by adding mineral drops to reverse osmosis water?I recently purchased a reverse osmosis water filtration system. The water has been much softer, however, it has an odd taste and it doesn't do much in hydrating...CommunityHow often should I replace my reverse osmosis filter for the ideal RO water flavor?I recently purchased a reverse osmosis filtration system, and the quality of my water has greatly improved. I've gotten used to it, but lately, the water has ta...CommunityDoes adding minerals to RO water increase the alkalinity of water?I recently picked up a reverse osmosis system and have been enjoying the pure water. My water has been leaning toward the acidic side for some reason, which I b...CommunityIs a reverse osmosis filter with a storage tank too large to fit under a sink?My wife gave me the idea to fix up our water filtration system. I'm looking forward to trying a reverse osmosis filter. I want a filter system with a storage ta...CommunityWill a storage tank RO water filter take up too much space indoors?I have been looking forward to getting a reverse osmosis water system. I'd like to get one with a storage tank for extra filtered water. My concern is that I li...CommunityIf I get an under-sink RO filter, do I need to remineralize my filtered water?I'd like to purchase a reverse osmosis water filter for my new home. My classmate suggested that I look into an under-sink system. I like how I can conceal an u...CommunityShould my under-sink RO filter have more than 5 filtration stages?I have been looking for a reverse osmosis filter for my kitchen. My classmate suggested that I look into an under-sink system. I looked up the system and found ...CommunityDo I need to maintain an under-sink RO filter more than a countertop filter?I've been looking for a reverse osmosis filter For my kitchenette. My cousins suggested that I look into both under-sink and countertop systems. However, I pref...CommunityCan an under-sink RO system help me create a clutter-free kitchen?My wife wants us to elevate our cluttered mess of a kitchen into something more elegant. We also want to improve our water quality by installing a better filtra...CommunityDoes an under-sink RO water filter connect directly to my faucet?I am doing some renovations to my studio apartment. My building is old, and the tap water smells funny and tastes terrible. I have been looking for better ways ...CommunityIs it overkill to get a whole-house RO system than an under-sink filter?I just started renovating my home, and I've been considering adding a water filtration system. My husband wants us to get a reverse osmosis filter. I want a muc...CommunityWill using a tankless under-sink RO system result in less waste water?I live in a city apartment with questionable water quality. For better water, my partner suggested we get a reverse osmosis filter. However, I'm still deciding ...CommunityCan I use aerated water to reduce the time it takes to ferment my craft beer?For a few months, I've been brewing with tap water as the base of my beer wort. I've had mixed results with beer taste and quality, but it's taken over three we...CommunityCan aerating my brewing water improve the flavor of my homemade beerI'm a beer enthusiast, and I've fallen in love with making craft beer. I live in the city, and my water quality could be better. My beer has a pronounced sour a...CommunityIs it possible to remove unwanted chemicals by aerating brewing water in my Mayu swirl?My friend recently introduced me to craft beer as a weekend hobby, and I've fallen in love with it. I live in the city, and my water quality could be better. I ...CommunityCan I aerate filtered water in my Mayu carafe for home brewing?I'm a beer enthusiast, and I've fallen in love with making craft beer. I live in the city, and my water quality could be better. I recently bought the Mayu wate...CommunityShould I use my Mayu swirl to aerate my brewing water for a complete fermentation process?I recently started making craft beer as a hobby. I lived near a lake and used the local water for my first batch. However, my first keg had no body, and it tast...CommunityCan aerating my brewing water improve the clarity of my craft beer?I've been brewing home-made beer for a year and am gradually mastering my craft. My first two kegs consistently produced a hazy beer. Something is wrong with my...CommunityShould I use my Mayu swirl to aerate my brewing water for a complete fermentation process?I recently started making craft beer as a hobby. I lived near a lake and used the local water for my first batch. However, my first keg had no body, and it tast...CommunityCan I use aerated water to reduce the time it takes to ferment my craft beer?For a few months, I've been brewing with tap water as the base of my beer wort. I've had mixed results with beer taste and quality, but it's taken over three we...CommunityWill vortexing water remove all nutrients from my child's water?Should I be worried that vortexing water will remove all of the essential nutrients from kid's water? I bought a vortex fountain, not only to satiate my son's n...CommunityDoes reverse osmosis filtered water cause mineral deficiency?I'm trying to learn more about the different ways water can be filtered without removing too many of its essential minerals. I took an interest in reverse osmos...CommunityDoes filtered water remain hard?I only just recently learnt that having thick residues of soap on your skin and hair after a shower means that your water is hard. I want to filter the water as...CommunityWhat water filters are suitable for hard water?I want to filter hard water while still retaining its calcium and magnesium. I know that these minerals in the water are good for consumption, but I want to sav...CommunityHow much time does it take to filter water by absorption?My partner and I want to get a water filter installed in our home, but we want something time-efficient. So I have been looking up options and they’re more into...CommunityCan I boost hair growth with remineralized water?My hair grows really slowly and I haven't found anything that can help me. I know that water can help with skin for some people, and I am wondering if it works ...CommunityWill drinking remineralized water reduce inflammation?I’m a bit insecure about my skin because I suffer from inflammation that I can’t seem to get rid of. Seeing a dermatologist right now is not an option. My aunt ...CommunityCan I reduce acne with remineralized water?My acne isn’t getting any better even after I’ve made dietary changes (with a dietician). I don’t know if I’m being impatient or if my skin needs me to drink mo...CommunityDo mineral elements in water expire?I want to start remineralizing my tap water at home, but I also want to store it after adding the minerals to the water. I need clarity on how long the minerals...CommunityDoes aerating distilled water improve taste?My apartment has a water distillation system in place, and I’m not a big fan of the way it tastes. My cousin said to view other options. I came across aeration....CommunityWhy does reverse osmosis water make me feel dehydrated?I had a reverse osmosis home system installed 3 weeks ago as a means to make sure I’m getting clean water. I don’t know if it’s just me, but whenever I drink th...CommunityAre there minerals that cannot be removed by distillation?I want to get a water distiller installed, but I'm of two minds about it and a bit hesitant about it. I want a water filtering system that will remove contamina...CommunityWhat are the benefits of osmosis filtration?My roommates and I are looking at the different kinds of water filtration for our apartment. With all the chemicals put in the water, like fluoride and chlorine...CommunityIs ultraviolet filtration effective in removing bacteria from water?I want to choose a good water filtration system that can help remove contaminants, especially bacteria. I’m uncertain about which method would be the most effec...CommunityIs water quality improved through water filtration?My wife wants us to install a water filtration system in the house to improve the quality of water. I think the tap water is fine, but she says filtered water m...CommunityHow often should I change the water filter?My wife had her dad install a water filter in our home, and I have no idea how to manage it. However, I still want to enjoy quality water, but I don’t know what...CommunityDoes water filtration change the smell?I am quite particular about the smell and taste of my water. However, my husband wants to install a filtration system in our home. My main concern is that the s...CommunityHow can I remove the salty taste from soft water?I got a water softener last week, and it changed the way that the water tastes. I have found that my soft water tastes ever so slightly salty, and I don’t like ...CommunityWhat water filters are suitable for soft water?My mother has suddenly been very conscious about our drinking water. So she wants to filter water that's already been softened. Now she has me looking for water...CommunityWhat are the risks of drinking filtered soft water?My parents live in a complex block where everybody drinks the same filtered soft water. Is there any risk to drinking filtered soft water? I need to make sure t...CommunityWhat water contaminants are not removed by water filtration?I am interested in learning more about contaminants in water and the water filtration process. I know that some filters and purification devices will remove nat...CommunityCan you change the taste of water?I moved into a new home last week, and I'm incredibly frustrated—the water tastes really weird. I'm not sure if it's just an adjustment issue or if it's an actu...CommunityWhy does tap water taste different in different homes?Whenever I sleep over at my friends' houses, I can't help but notice how different their water tastes compared to my mom's. I don't understand why it would tast...CommunityDoes alkaline water taste different to acidic water?We did a science experiment in school where we had to test the pH levels of our school's water. We found that it had a pH level of 8, meaning that it was more a...CommunityWhat is healthy water supposed to smell like?We sometimes go up to our mountain cabin in the summer, and I’ve noticed that the water smells different than the water at home. If it has an unfamiliar smell, ...CommunityWhat essential minerals are in healthy water?I always thought that we needed to drink water to stay healthy and maintain the rule of 8 to make sure you’re hydrated throughout the day. With the increase in ...CommunityIs water quality improved by adding electrolytes?I've read a little bit about structured water and hexagonal water while browsing the internet on water quality. I’m a bit curious about infusing water with elec...CommunityCan you improve the purity of water by cooling it?My dad likes to drink ice cold water straight from the fridge, he says it tastes better. This made me question if the water quality is improved when cooled in t...CommunityDoes heating water improve its quality?My boyfriend refuses to drink tap water without boiling it first and waiting for it to cool before he drinks it. He would NEVER drink water straight from the ta...CommunityCan you judge the quality of water by its smell?Maybe I’m just picky, but the water at my mom's house seems to smell different than the water at my place. I’m most certain that water isn’t supposed to have an...CommunityDoes glass change the taste of water?I don’t know if it's just me, but water tastes different in a glass than when I drink out of a mug or from my steel water bottle. It actually tends to taste bet...CommunityHow do they remove sediment from water?Ever since I poured a glass of water and it lacked clarity, I've wanted to understand more about water filtration and purification. I have come to understand th...CommunityWhat contaminants are removed in structured water?It seems that quite a lot of effort goes into structured water, and there’s a lot of buzz around it. Some say that it is very similar to water that isn’t pollut...CommunityHow does plastic affect drinking water quality?I am aware that sometimes in our drinking water supply, little contaminant particles make their way no matter how much it's been purified. This has raised some ...CommunityDoes reverse osmosis really help to purify water?My neighbor has been talking about how water quality is an issue and having some device or system to improve the quality of tap water is essential. Now I have b...CommunityWhat are the benefits of chlorinated water?I genuinely always thought that chlorinated water was used only in swimming pools. When I found out that our water treatment included methods like chlorination,...CommunityWhat color is purified water supposed to be?Whenever I go to my holiday home in the mountains, the water coming out of the tap is always a little bit brown. Is this water still healthy to drink and wash y...