Hydrovos Water Quality Blog

It is very likely that you have already read something online or in the news that asks you to consider whether bottled water versus filtered water is better than the other when it comes to your health, safety, and budget.

Ultimately, filtered water is considerably better than bottled water for all of these reasons – most notably, that for decades, we have seen story after story of times when bottled water companies – including from big name distributors – have scored lower on water quality and safety than their nearby cities’ local tap water systems.

It is an unfortunate and ironic reality that even though we need to drink plenty of water to survive, there can be a lot of hidden dangers that lurk in even the clearest glass of untreated water. Human history reflects that some of our biggest enemies have often been...

There is a lot of decision-making that can go into one of the most fundamental building blocks for all life as we know it. For something as seemingly simple as water, just like the contaminants lurking below the surface, much more goes into water quality than meets...

Water quality can seem quite simple on the surface - literally - and yet there is a lot that goes into keeping it safe, accessible, and fresh-tasting. We know that looks can be deceiving, as even the most clear water can have a very tiny enemy lurking inside. Because...

There is considerable concern out there about chlorine in our treated water supply, as well as an interest in removing any traces of “pool taste” from the water we drink. So, what’s the issue with chlorine – and if we can remove it from our treated water, how do we do...

While we know that water is arguably the most important thing a human being can consume, in recent years, there has been an emphasis on not only the amount of water we are supposed to drink daily but also the quality of our water. With these concerns about water...

Water is essential for life, something both humans and animals need to survive. However, for people, access to clean, safe drinking water is crucial for maintaining health and well-being. While many of us have access to water from the tap in our own homes, tap water...

The fact that human beings can go weeks without food but only days without water demonstrates just how essential water is to our survival. It only makes sense that we want to drink the cleanest water available to us so we don’t just survive, but thrive....

Dogs and humans may be biologically different in many ways, but we both need water to survive. And, as a responsible pet owner, you likely want the best for your dog, and to be sure that the water they are drinking is going to be safe and healthy for them. However,...

Thankfully, tap water is a convenient and readily available source of drinking water for millions of people worldwide. While some water is better than no water, tap water can still contain impurities and contaminants like PFAS (despite stringent regulations and...