Time really does fly when you’re having fun, doesn’t it? Over the last year, we have tried to bring you posts that help you understand, value and respect life’s most vital resource: water. We know some of you have been with us from the very beginning, and we’re really grateful for that. But for those of you who are new to the Better Water Blog, here are some posts you could start with from this time last year.

Why are Boil Water Alerts So Important?

Have you ever had a Boil Water Alert (BWA) issued in your area? These public warnings can be worrisome if you’ve never heard them before. You may ask yourself, “Is my water really safe?” Cathy answers some common questions about BWA’s in this informative first-ever Better Water Blog post.

How a Water Softener Works—Mystery Solved!

Stuart’s fascinating, lighthearted post clears up some of the mystery behind water softeners. Even if you already know all there is to know about ion exchange, water softeners, soap curds and electrons, you’ll enjoy the fun, straightforward video presentation where we get to see how water softening works close-up, featuring Mr. Resin Bead!

We All Have Our “Just In Case”…Mine Has To Do With My Drinking Water

Keith explains a few of the reasons why he and millions of others rely on reverse osmosis filtration for drinking and cooking water. “Better safe than sorry” is his philosophy as he illuminates some of the effects that fracking and PPCP’s (Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products) might have on your water.