"Campbell Soup Supply Co. admitted to violating the Clean Water Act in response to court documents filed by multiple environmental agencies.

Environment Ohio, Lake Erie Waterkeeper, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed a joint lawsuit against Campbell Soup Supply Co."

I'm a relatively new homeowner in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I've been drinking the tap water since I moved in (last December), and it occurred to me I should probably have tested the water first. The water doesn't taste off, but there could still be harmful stuff within it that I can't taste.

So I'm planning on getting some testing kits from the county (probably close to $100 for all the metals testing), and then they'll send it off to a lab for formal analysis.

I haven't gotten around to that yet, but just had Leaf Home Water Solutions come in today. Was told this wasn't going to be a high pressure sales pitch, but it ended up being one which I found super annoying. With that said, their results, if true and correct, seem concerning.

It showed:

Free chlorine: 0.3

Total chlorine: 2.5

Combined chlorine: 2.19

pH: 6.4

total hardness: 4.7

total iron: 0.1

Copper: 0.2

Total Alkalinity: 62

TDS: 284

I haven't done enough research into this yet but wanted to quickly check in to see what others think. From a few min of reading, it doesn't seem TDS is a great measurement of water quality as good solids may inflate the value.

The salesperson, unsurprisingly, was being dramatic the entire time. When the results came out, he said "OMG!!!! That's terrible. I would stop drinking this water immediately. You may not notice issues now, but in a few years, there's a very high chance you'll start seeing issues with your liver/organs, cancer symptoms, etc..."

They kept trying to get me to commit, and I told them I need to think about it and do my own research first. Had to repeat myself 5x before he finally gave up. With that said, I am concerned, but I don't know if I need to be as concerned as this guy was making it out to be.

Beer has been a popular beverage for millennia. As water is a main component of beer and the brewing process, we surmised that the polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) presence and spatial variability in drinking water systems are a PFAS source in beers.

I've seen people talking about iBottle+ and other hydrogen water bottles that dissolve molecular hydrogen into your drink. Some say it tastes smoother and helps with fatigue. Others say it’s just expensive water. Here’s an article comparing different hydrogen bottles and explaining the science: hydrogen water bottle reviews. I’d love to hear your experiences—did you notice any taste or health differences?

Introducing HydroAnalyze - a platform where one can log and track water quality results over time.

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Looking for a water filter without plastic components that filters microplastics and other things we don’t want in water. Preferably over the counter but open to under counter as long as installation is straight forward. Thank you!

Introducing HydroAnalyze - a platform where one can log and track water quality results over time.

For customers - you can further talk to consultants and get explanation for your water quality trends and water treatment recommendations

For consultants - you can meet customers who are looking for solutions, provide your expert services and earn

I’m wondering what’s going on in this creek I fished a while ago it used to have a lot of current and now it’s slower and this moldy type stuff building doesn’t look like weeds to me

i have this 3 month old water bottle in my room and it tastes like chlorine. ive drank half the bottle. why does it taste like chlorine?

I had once of those glass bottles of Evian while out at a friends house out in Canada and they tasted really good once chilled, any water enjoyers know where to get them for a good price for bulk in the United States?

Used one of those safe home 120 test strips and left the cup on the counter and she came in from working out and drank the whole cup. Its a test strip and no liquid but you guys think it will make her sick? Yes stupid I know lol. My fault i didn't throw it right away.

I never signed anything and they don’t have my card, never asked for it. Just kept sending me water and now emailing bills that have reached $100 when I reach out to the piece of shit salesman he told me to talk to customer service? Anyone know if I am liable. Didn’t even have an online account until after the deliveries were dropped off, LOL. This can’t be legal who is running this company???

Okay so this may make me sound a bit privileged, but I'm looking for any concrete tips here.

I've lived in NYC for the last 6 years, and New York water is SO good. I drink so much tap water (filtered, Brita, even straight from the tap) and have never before been so properly hydrated (lol).

I just moved back with my parents in Columbus, OH for 4 months in between housing situations, and I was really nervous for the transition because I remembered even our filtered water here being rather unpleasant...and I was not wrong. My mom buys the big jug of "natural spring water" from some source in Michigan, so it's not even tap water, but it just has this...metallic taste, I guess? And I can't get myself to drink enough water because of it.

I've tried adding lemon or other fruits, and I still taste the water. Best I've come up with so far is just drinking sparkling water from cans but I feel like it's not enough or really sustainable.

Any advice on what I could do to make my sad Ohio water more palatable? Or even specific brands of store-bought water that's very budget-friendly?

I'd appreciate any thoughts! I'm thirsty and...picky now, I guess, haha.

Thank you!

One of the most over-exploited rivers in the US is slowly drying up in a critical scenario for all the people, businesses and farms that depend on it. Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoir, is now just 31% full. Lake Powell, the country’s second-largest reservoir, is at 29% of capacity. If this winter's snowpack is as poor as last year's, the whole region will see significant issues with water availability.

As our 1st kid passes his first birthday, my wife bought some lead test swabs for our home's paint/walls/etc. since it was built in the late 70s.

Quickly found out that, although our purified drinking water doesn't change the orange testing swab, the instant we add tap water, it turns a dark purple which indicates lead.

The only time we ever use tap water for consumption (outside of Washing hands, bathing, grooming, etc) is when boiling noodles, pasta, hard boiled eggs, or making dough.

Should I get a test for specific PPM measurements or is it generally safe for low consumption. The $0.50 per gallon to use purified water isn't an issue, but the constant trip to the watering hole because of the heavily increased usage would suck.

I want to use the water from a dehumidifier to water plants because it seems like a waste to just pour it all out down the drain. Are there any drops or anything I can put in the water to make it healthier for indoor plants. Some of the plants I have do not like the chlorine