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What is the Safe Drinking Water Act?

Jen Edwards February 3, 2022

You may be wondering if there are laws in place to protect your drinking water against contaminants. Currently, the EPA …

How Does Road Salt Use in the Winter Affect Your Water?

Jen Edwards January 7, 2022

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?

Jen Edwards December 9, 2021

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

Jen Edwards October 15, 2021

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

Jen Edwards August 3, 2021

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

Jen Edwards July 14, 2021

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?

Jen Edwards June 15, 2021

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

Jen Edwards June 8, 2021

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

Jen Edwards April 5, 2021

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?

Jen Edwards March 31, 2021

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

Jen Edwards March 15, 2021

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

Jen Edwards February 17, 2021

When snow and ice are on the ground, every homeowner wants to remove them as quickly as possible without doing …