What is the Safe Drinking Water Act?
You may be wondering if there are laws in place to protect your drinking water against contaminants. Currently, the EPA …
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How Does Road Salt Use in the Winter Affect Your Water?
Road salt is viewed as essential, especially during severe winter weather conditions. White lines are common along roads when there …
Is City Water Safer Than Well Water?
Whether you are preparing to purchase a home or just curious about the differences in water quality where you live, …
Emerging Well Water Contaminants You Should Know About
Private well owners have the freedom of having their own water supply present on their property, as well as the …
The Dangers of Nitrates in Your Well
Many consumers have heard the word nitrates discussed around food that we consume, but they can also be present in …
The Dangers of Microorganisms in Your Well
Every homeowner that relies on water from a private well needs to understand exactly what they might be drinking. Unfortunately, …
What Is Radium and How Can You Protect Your Well Water From It?
Many different compounds can be found in well water throughout the state of Maryland, and some of them are quite …
Maryland’s Guidelines to Arsenic Treatment in Private Wells
Arsenic is a naturally occurring substance that can be found all around us in the air, water, soil, food and …
The Negative Impact of PPCPs in Drinking Water
The Negative Impact of PPCPs in Drinking Water As a homeowner, you want to only provide your family with water …
What Is Hexavalent Chromium and Is It Safe?
Elevated levels of hexavalent chromium (Cr-6) can sometimes be found in drinking water, but what does that mean? Like other …
Water Quality Problem Areas in Maryland
Maryland residents love the region due to its vibrant communities, great schools and wide range of entertainment and leisure opportunities. …
Tackle Ice and Snow While Protecting Your Drinking Water
When snow and ice are on the ground, every homeowner wants to remove them as quickly as possible without doing …