A Tough Fight: Hard Water Harms Hair
It's no secret: hard water harms hair. But what is hard water and how can such a common threat be…
10 Interesting Facts About Water You Didn’t Know
As a Chicago resident, you probably aren't aware of how much water you use in a single day, a week,…
Signs of Water on Mars
It's hard enough to know what our own planet looked like millions of years ago, much less other planets in…
Why Americans Aren’t Drinking Enough Water
We've all heard the old adage about drinking 8 glasses of water a day. But the CDC (Center for Disease…
Serious Dangers of Contaminated Water
We all know that third-world countries struggle to keep their water supplies fresh and clean, but it's easy to forget…
Tap Water Trials: Why Does Your Water Taste Bad?
You already know that the plastic produced by bottled water isn't environmentally friendly. However, it's hard to be satisfied with…
Nitrate Facts: How to Know Your Drinking Water is Safe
If you enjoy gardening, you probably know that your plants need adequate nitrogen in order to create amino acids, grow…
Emergency Water Storage: Why You Need It and What to Consider
Disaster can strike at any time. Are you prepared? A large part of emergency preparedness is having water storage for…
Water Purification 101: The Beginner’s Guide to Drinking Clean Water While Camping
When you're at home, taking a cool sip of water from the tap is easy. You know your home's drinking…
The Wonders of Reverse Osmosis
Even if you get your water from the city, it might not be clean. As water passes through our pipes…
Drink for Your Health: Amazing Benefits of Drinking Clean Water
If you were to compare a bottle of water to a bottle of soda, the soda would likely look more…
30 Easy Ways Your Family Can Conserve Water
The Bureau of Water Supply provides about one billion gallons of water a day to Chicago and neighboring communities. One billion gallons…