Fluoride is one of those chemicals that divides opinion. For some, it’s an essential tool for preventing tooth decay. For others, it’s an unnecessary risk in their drinking water. Wherever…
Tap water in the UK is often described as “one of the safest in the world”. Yet growing evidence around PFAS, microplastics and other emerging contaminants is pushing many households…
Turn on the tap, fill a glass, take a sip. Most of us repeat this ritual every day without thinking too much about what’s inside that water – or what…
Why nitrate in drinking water is more than a farming issue Nitrate in drinking water is often framed as a problem “out there” in fields and rivers. Yet for many…
When people start worrying about what’s really in their tap water, the conversation usually turns to chlorine, microplastics, and – on this site – PFAS. But there’s another recurring concern…
Understanding pH: A Simple Scale With Big Consequences If you’ve ever tasted “metallic” tap water, fought limescale in your kettle, or wondered why some water feels “softer” than others, you’ve…
Reverse osmosis membranes are often described as the “heart” of a filtration system. If that’s true, a 40/40 RO membrane is one of the most common hearts beating away in…
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are often described as “forever chemicals” for a reason: once they’re in the environment, they’re extremely hard to get rid of. Unfortunately, that also applies…
They’re in your frying pan, your waterproof jacket, your carpet, your mascara – and increasingly, they’re in your drinking water. If you’ve been seeing the term “PFAS” more often and…
Walk down the water filter aisle in any UK supermarket and you’ll see Brita front and centre. For many households, “filtered water” simply means “water from the Brita jug in…