reverse osmosis water purifing companies say no chemicals are added. if so why the water received from the machine is different taste? Whether pure water has any taste? When water hardness results kidney stone what is alternative to reverse osmosis filtration?
Most water districts in the US are converting to Chloramine. It replaces Chlorine. Chlorine evaporates out of standing water in an hour. Chloramine does not. Both these chemicals can accelerate: heart disease / cancer / illness. I want to know if it does any good to install a carbon filter on the showerhead / kitchen sink.
Okay, I’m kind of confused about the whole purification level on water.
I’m under the impression that bottled waters like Dasani and Aquafina are similar to tap water.
But then there’s water with electrolytes added, like SmartWater.
And then the "ultra purified, energized" kind like Penta. The label says it does not contain all kinds of chemicals….
I can notice a significant taste difference in these, but how do they effect your body? Are they different or the same?
So I seriously think there’s something wrong with my neighborhood water, cause I’ve been running tests, and they’re not really great. I’ve added small tetras and clown loaches (I believe that’s how they are spelled) and they all died :(, except for the regular fish I have in the tank, they are alive, well and eating normally… So I think they are just used to the water…
Like that PuR water contraption? I really want a solid way of doing this, instead of finding a place that has good water, but have to spend a boat load of money for it and trying to avoid using too many chemicals?
THANKS!
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I’ve been using water conditioning stuff, even the "natural bacterial conditioners" and nothing is working… that’s why I’m looking for filter systems.
I know a water softener is soposed to help make the water nice and soft etc but can it also dry out skin…it is salt so I would think it could make skin itch and hair dry out. Are the salt chemicals(pellets) bad for you especially if the salt also has the rust remover in it?….
we have this place where alot of water falls off the roof of our house and i put a trash can there to collect it… is that ok.. or will the water have chemicals and stuff like that from the roof shingles?
does it have hidden chemicals in it that is often overlooked, or any kind of contaminatents
I found that my tank is going through the nitrogen cycle and im going to start changing water.
when we change the water, does putting chemicals like the water conditioner affect the cycle?
The man in the pet store told me to put some everytime i changed water.
He did not tell me anything about the nitrogen cycle.
am i supposed to put anything in the water or just put the tap water and leave it as it is?
Would the tap water affect anything?
There is fish inside my tank.
Thank you!
I’ve been able to detect lead in my local drinking water a few times, and it is very likely contaminated with other chemicals, although it is generally safe to drink. What are some inexpensive ways to filter tap water besides carbon filters? Is distillation a great way to purify it?
We have city water, and the chemicals i swear are killing my hair. it makes it really straw like, no matter what kind or how much conditioner i use. I’ve tried everything, and even my clothes seem to be suffering. When you turn my water on, the first thing you smell is a chlorine-like smell
Will buying a water softener (those things you hook to the hot water tank) make things better?
Recommended or not? Is this a good way to dilute the chemicals in the water so they don’t become too harsh on the fish, yet remain effective enough to balance the ph, nitrites, and ammonia levels? I would like to just add chems, kinda of intravenously thru the filter behind the media. And does this effect my bio wheel permanently? Can the bio wheel regenerate bacteria anyway and remain effective?
It probably has less chemicals and heavy metals in it than tap water, I think. Should I start drinking water from the dehumidifier that I have running in my basement?
Using no chemicals - could he still be fined? We are in the Rancho Bernardo fire zone and we need to do it. Should he buy a permit or what? People who wash there cars and driveways with chemicals get no fines but I have heard we can get fined for powerwashing.
I do not want to throw away water i used in washing (rinsing) clothes or the dishes. But I’m afraid my plants will die if I water them with water with traces of detergent. Is there a way of treating the used water at home without the expensive mechanical water treatments? I read activated carbon can remove some, but not all chemicals from water.
I have a freshwater aquarium that needs several water changes each week, due to it being heavily stocked. Now, the water that I’ve been using as replacement is tap water that I run through a Pur water filter, and I am also adding a water conditioner as an extra precaution. The filter is said to remove all heavy metals as well as a whole list of other things from my water. Do you think it would be fine to just trade out the straight up filtered water, or should I keep using the water conditioner. I’m just so sick and tired of measuring out chemicals for my fish tank!
Is there a way to know if my filter is removing the chlorine and chloramine from my water? For what it’s worth, it sure tastes chlorine-free!
i have about 20 guppies in a 25 gallon tank…..SHOULD I be changing the water that much? Its just guess work, really. I have no idea what I’m doing.
i’ve got the pH under control, its the chemicals i’m asking about
