Lead is a naturally occurring element found in small amounts in the earth’s crust. While it has its benefits to mankind as it is used in a variety of products such as batteries, ceramics, pipes and plumbing materials, solders, gasoline, and paint, it can also be toxic to humans.   Most modern homes today have […]

In most homes, tap water is regulated to meet the drinking water standards. Ideally, once it meets the standards of limiting turbidity, hardness and chemicals, tap water is safe to drink. In most cases, the water that leaves the treatment plant is clean. However, this water may need to go through several hundred kilometres of pipes before reaching you. The Quality of Water There are two reasons why […]