If you’re like most people in South Africa, the water that comes out of your tap sometimes has a weird taste or smell. Maybe it’s a chlorine smell, a metallic tang, or sometimes even an earthy taste. Before you shrug it off, here’s why it happens, and most importantly, what you can do about it….
What Are PFAS Contaminants? But hold up — why should you care about PFAS in water? Scientists don’t know for sure what type of harm they cause humans, but because they take years to degrade, they’re found in nearly everyone’s body. In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found over 12 PFAS…
Ah, Earth Day, the time of the year when we all come together to celebrate our planet by guilt-tripping each other into making eco-friendly choices.
Water is an essential resource for all living organisms, playing a crucial role in sustaining life on our planet. Access to clean and safe water is a fundamental human right, yet many people around the world still face challenges related to water quality. Understanding common contaminants in water is vital for ensuring the availability of…
Are we going back to your roots, collecting water from a source? With collapsing water systems in South Africa, South Africans are concerned with their tap water. Tap water is not what it used to be, with cholera, and E.Coli outbreaks, high turbidity in the water, unpredictable water quality, pipe bursts, load shedding, and pump…
What is UV Water Filtration? UV water filtration, also known as ultraviolet water disinfection or UV water sterilization, is a method of water treatment that utilizes ultraviolet (UV) light to inactivate or kill microorganisms present in water. The process involves passing water through a chamber that contains a UV lamp emitting UV-C light, which has…
Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by infection with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is primarily transmitted through contaminated water and food, particularly in areas with inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene practices. Cholera bacteria, Vibrio cholerae, typically range in size from 0.3 to 0.6 microns. Most Everpure filters have a nominal pore size of…
Reverse osmosis (RO) is a water filtration technology that is commonly used to remove a wide range of impurities from water. Here are some situations when you might consider using an RO system: RO systems are a versatile and effective water filtration technology that can be used in a wide range of settings to improve…
If you have been struggling with a weird stomach over the last 2 months you are not alone. If you have not – Lucky you! More and more people are realizing that the water quality in South Africa is becoming worse (not only from pollution) but from bad management – Load Shedding. “The municipality has…
CLEARING THE AIR ABOUT CHLORINE: BEYOND THE POOL. Ahh, yes. Chlorine. The official perfume of swimming pools around the world. Beyond its distinctive smell, chlorine also conjures up those warm, eye-reddening reminders from our parents that still ring in our ears from pool days past (“Close your eyes underwater!”). However, while chlorine’s most widely known…
