For over two decades, my observations regarding residential water quality have revealed a consistent pattern of common misconceptions. Homeowners often hold strong, yet sometimes unfounded, beliefs about the safety and...
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Water usage in residential and commercial settings is often overlooked, with many assuming that all water should be treated to drinking water standards. However, this one-size-fits-all approach may not be...
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Water quality is an important factor that affects the lifespan and performance of appliances, boilers, on demand tankless heaters, electric, propane or natural gas heaters, hydronic HVAC systems or any...
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Canada is the second largest country in the world and no other country has as much of its surface area covered by fresh water. It spans over 4000 miles from...
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Regarding water, potability is a term used in multiple different contexts with varying perceptions of its true meaning. Generally it's referenced when evaluating a water source in rural areas where...
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In Canada, individuals who are not supplied with a municipal water source are left to decide what quality of water is acceptable for their residences. As there is no jurisdiction...
Jeff Wahl |
Rural communities across the country consist of residences in close proximity to each other, commonly known as a hamlet. These hamlets often do not have municipal water and sewer services...
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As there is an increase in conducted research, new findings are becoming apparent regarding the potential for new or emerging contaminants in water posing risk to human health. No one...
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There are a multitude of perceptions that have been expressed by people regarding the water at their home or cottage. For some the idea that their well water is clean,...
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Water is called the "universal solvent" because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid. It is important to every living thing on earth and wherever water goes, it takes...
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Boil water advisories, rising water costs, declining lake levels, incidents of Blue Green Algae, Zebra Mussels, E-Coli and Coliform, adverse well water quality and dry wells have become regular occurrences...
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Health unit samples taken by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks have tested positive for the species of bacteria that can produce toxins.
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Over the years I have experienced many interesting situations with water quality and testing. This example is most definitely at the top of the list and raises serious concerns about...
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When submitting a water sample to a Public Health Unit in the province of Ontario, do you know what is being tested for? Do you assume that the safety of...
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What you flush is out of sight and mind for most people. The impact of what goes down the drain is an elephant in the room in dire need of...
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