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New study claims 43 states expose millions to dangerous chemical in drinking water

by admin | May 9, 2019 | Water Testing and Analysis | 0 Comments

A new report by the non-profit Environmental Working Group and Northeastern University finds people in nearly every state in the country are exposed to unhealthy drinking water. According to the researchers, 43 states have locations, including drinking water sites,...

How Can a Water Softener Help Improve the Health of Your Skin?

by admin | August 24, 2016 | Water Quality | 0 Comments

When you shower or wash your hands, your skin comes into prolonged contact not only with tap water, but also any of the contaminants inside of that water. Some of these contaminants, such as the minerals found in hard water, can affect the look, feel and overall...

Bottled Water vs. Tap Water: Differences in Regulations, Quality and Environmental Impacts

Sep 2, 2015

The growth of the bottled water industry is one of the strangest trends of the last few decades. Why would people spend money on bottled water when they can get it at home for a tiny fraction of the cost? One of the biggest reasons is that bottled water companies...

Want to Know What's in Your New Hampshire Home's Water? Get it Tested By McBride's!

Aug 26, 2015

Although many homes in New Hampshire share similar quality issues, no two homes' water are the same. There are many different factors that contribute to what kinds of contaminants might be in your water, and the only way to know for sure is to have it tested by a...

Why are Chlorine and Chloramine Added to Water Supplies in New Hampshire?

Aug 21, 2015

Whether or not you realize it, you've likely consumed water that contains chlorine, chloramine or a combination of both of them. That's because chlorine and chloramine are the two disinfectants that are most commonly used by water treatment plants across the country....

What is Hard Water? A Guide for New Hampshire Homeowners

Aug 13, 2015

Hard water is one of the most common water quality problems found in homes all across the country. In fact, according to a study performed by the U.S. Geological Survey, approximately 85 percent of homes in the United States have water that is considered hard. Given...

Well Water vs. City Water: What Every New Hampshire Homeowner Should Know

Aug 5, 2015

Here in New Hampshire, 50 percent of homes get their water from a private well while the other 50 percent have water provided to them by their city. As it turns out, the source of a home's tap water plays a significant role in how it should be treated and tested. We...

How to Remove Radon from the Water in Your New Hampshire Home

Jul 29, 2015

Radon contamination is one of the biggest water quality issues that we face here in New Hampshire. Unfortunately, it's also one of the contaminants that poses the biggest health risks to the people who are exposed to it. If your home's water contains high levels of...

What is a Whole House Water Filter and How Can Your New Hampshire Home Benefit from One?

Jul 22, 2015

If you want to improve the quality of the water in your home, you have many options to choose from. A water filter can be as small as a pitcher that you stick inside of your refrigerator and as large as a standalone appliance that's attached to your home's plumbing...

How Reverse Osmosis Works

Mar 11, 2014

You may have heard that Reverse Osmosis (RO) water is great-tasting, very pure water and that there are two types of RO systems, but do you know how they work? And did you know Reverse Osmosis was initially developed by the U.S. Navy to produce drinking water from...

Iron filtration methods and differences.

Mar 7, 2014

There are major differences with Iron in water filtration methods. Below is a picture taken yesterday using aeration before the pressure tank. As you can see, the Tee is completely clogged with solidified iron. The pressure tank, the tee, the other components on the...

Shallow or dug water wells vs Drilled or pounded water wells pros and cons.

Feb 27, 2014

Dug or shallow water wells are wells that have either been dug by hand or with a big piece of machinery like an excavator or back hoe. In the old days before pounding or drilling wells became popular all wells were dug wells. Deep (drilled or pounded) wells in the...