Sulphur burps from water.
on Feb 18, 2009Rachael from Alaska writes: Hi! I was reading some answers on your website, and have a question. We recently purchased a home on a well. We have a water softner with salt, but do not know the last time it was filled. My family has been experiencing "

A Viable Solution to Water Shortages
on Feb 18, 2009I live in Southern Ontario.  It's hard for me to imagine a water shortage.  The nearby river is full, our ground is full of water, and I've had to shovel so much snow so far this year I'm plain sick of it.  I buy water for mere pennies a

Hardness in a Steam Washing Machine
on Jan 16, 2009James from England writes: I am about to purchase a LG Steam Washing Machine which has recently been exibited and tested on UK television. I am concerned that as we live in a "hard water area" that the scale build up could become a problem espec

A basic guide to home water treatment
on Jan 16, 2009Many people are not on municipal water systems.  They rely on wells or other sources to supply their homes with water.  Some people are lucky enough to have good drinking water treatment systems, or have or know those who have the knowledge to put...

Shipping Water Across Long Distances
on Jan 16, 2009Jessica from Australia asks: I remember... it would have been about 2001. Queensland was suffering with massive floods while the rest of the country was parched. I remember asking my Grade 5 teacher why they didn't just ship all that water further do

Why does water not burn?
on Jan 3, 2009Mike from Salem writes: If water is composed of both Hydrogen and Oxygen, both explosive elements, why is water not only not explosive but fire retardant as well? Hi Mike, thanks for the question. That is a very good question.  That type of molecul...

Storage of Water - Plastic or Glass?
on Dec 31, 2008Samby from India writes: Which are better... Plastic containers or Glass ?? Or is the same? For general day to day home storage. Hi Samby, thank you for the question. If it relates to long term water storage, than either plastic or glass is ok, prov...

New Softening Technology - Will it work?
on Dec 31, 2008Eberto from San Diego writes: Our water comes from Otay Water District in San Diego. The water seems fine except for the scaly buildup. I would like to reduce the mineral buildup on our water fixtures and appliances without adding salt. The next-...

Air in Your Water Supply
on Dec 31, 2008Ais from Sydney, Australia writes: I have been living in a building which was built in the 20's o r 30's. Our tap water is sometimes very milky/cloudy looking when it is first poured and then settles down to normal appearance when left to sit in

Don’t believe them: Door to door water scams
on Dec 31, 2008In today's world, everybody wants to sell you everything.  You, as a consumer, must be a smart and savvy shopper to see through propaganda. You need to understand what you need and what you don't, and see through salespeople who sometimes lie o