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Why You Should Be Concerned About Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) in Your Water

Haloacetic acids are byproducts that occur during the chlorination of water – a procedure used by water treatment plants, such...

High-Tech Plumbing Trends That Will Improve Your Home

If it’s been awhile since you looked at options for your home’s plumbing, now is a great time to learn...

The New Clean Water Act Ruling Could Impact Your Drinking Water

The recent amendments to the Clean Water Act that have come into effect under the President’s administration narrow the definition...

EPA Releases Fact Sheets Regarding Perchlorate in Drinking Water

The EPA has released two fact sheets that may indicate that a federal drinking water standard for perchlorate isn’t necessary....

Bayer to Pay $10 Billion to Settle Cancer Lawsuits

A recent legal settlement has left Bayer responsible for $10 billion to settle several cancer lawsuits and liabilities across the...

The EPA Eases Enforcement

The Trump administration has recently announced that it will ease the enforcement of environmental regulations for companies. This decision came...

The Growing Problem of Toxic Algae Invading Lakes

Harmful algae invading local lakes in Maryland can pose several health threats to animals and people if consumed. This contaminated...

When Do You Need A Maryland Plumber?

We’ve all been home a little more than usual lately. For many homeowners this means an opportunity to work on...

When the EPA Decides to Revise Existing Regulations for Drinking Water

Having safe and filtered water is essential not only for your health, but also for your daily activities. To help...

Toxic Byproducts from Disinfecting Water

Modern farming practices and industrial waste can affect the quality of local drinking water—including what comes out of your tap....

The Negative Effects Farming Has on Tap Water

While agriculture puts food on our tables, some modern agricultural practices result in pollution. This pollution can degrade the land,...

Preliminary PFOA & PFOs Regulatory Determinations for Drinking Water

On February 20th, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed regulations for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)...