Water treatment explainedPFAS, lead and fluoride: which water filters remove them?Which home water filters remove PFAS (forever chemicals), lead and fluoride? Canada's limits, where each comes from in Ontario, and what actually works: reverse osmosis vs carbon.November 9, 2026
Water treatment explainedWhy opt for a water filtration and softener system?Resin beads, catalytic carbon, sediment filtration and reverse osmosis: what each part of a combined filter-and-softener setup does for your home.October 22, 2023
Water treatment explainedWhole home water filtration vs. reverse osmosis: which is right for you?Whole-home filtration treats every tap; reverse osmosis purifies drinking water at one sink. Compare what each does, the trade-offs and which your home needs.October 6, 2023
Water treatment explainedWater ionizers explained: what an ionizing machine doesHow a water ionizing machine like the Kangen K8 works, what alkaline and acidic water are used for, and what the science does and doesn't say.July 3, 2023
Water treatment explainedA sediment filter will improve a water treatment systemWhy adding a sediment filter makes a whole-home water treatment system work better and last longer, and protects your plumbing and appliances.June 30, 2023
Water treatment explainedThe importance of testing your waterWhat a water test measures, how it's done, when to test your water at home, and what to do with the results. Free in-home water testing from EHS Water.August 15, 2022
Water treatment explainedWater filter vs. water softener: the difference explainedWater filters remove chlorine, chemicals and sediment; water softeners remove the calcium and magnesium that cause scale. Which one you need, and when to get both.May 4, 2022
Water treatment explainedHow a reverse osmosis system worksHow reverse osmosis removes up to 99% of dissolved contaminants: the stages, what RO removes, where you can install it, and how much maintenance it needs.May 4, 2022
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