by Heather Vaughan | Sep 12, 2020 | Drops of Wisdom
Our customers have a few amazing things in common. As healthy, environmentally conscious, and smart folks, they are oriented toward a healthy life for themselves, their families, and the planet. When it comes to water, they learn about local contaminants and how best...
by Heather Vaughan | Jul 24, 2020 | Water & Health, Water & Safety
Arsenic has a long and scandalous history as one of the world’s most well-known poisons. From the toxin of choice to pick off dinner guests in Arsenic and Old Lace to the “almost clinical description of acute arsenic poisoning” in Madam Bovary, classical authors have...
by Heather Vaughan | Jul 1, 2020 | In the News, Water & Health, Water & Safety
In a recent study, pharmaceuticals including antibiotics, opiates, and hormones were found in 7% of aquifers used for public water supply. Yes, that means pharmaceuticals in tap water. Over-the-counter and prescription medications fall under the category of...
by Heather Vaughan | Jun 10, 2020 | In the News, Water & Health, Water & Safety
Glyphosate was registered with the EPA as an herbicide in 1974. It has become one of the most widely used weed control methods in conventional farming worldwide. With proven technology, FreshPure Waters removes glyphosate from the drinking water that we offer. A...
by Heather Vaughan | Jun 5, 2020 | In the News, Water & Safety
What is perchlorate and why is it in our tap water? Perchlorate is a chemical commonly used to make rocket propellants, ammunition, fireworks, matches, and signal flares. It also occurs naturally in some fertilizers. Perchlorate seeps into groundwater in many places,...
