Educational Blogs - Water and Air Quality

What is hydroponics?   Hydroponics is one of the newest ways of growing plants,  without using dirt or soil by using water-based mineral nutrient solutions diluted to the desired concentration. Plants may grow with their roots exposed to the nutrients, the roots are supported by an inert medium such as perlite, gravel, or other materials. Direct contact with nutrients allows for maximum absorption of key elements needed for growth and development, this leads to plants growing up to twice the speed compared to soil-based plants. A hydroponics system uses only a fraction of the water that conventional farming uses, but...

The air we breathe is a direct contributor to our quality of life. Most people spend most of their time indoors where air pollution levels are usually 2 to 5 times higher than outdoors. People with respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and seasonal allergies need to be aware of the air quality within their living or working space.    Why an Air Purifier? Allergies & Asthma: People with allergies or asthma, should choose an air purifier that has multiple levels of filtration including HEPA filters to help remove allergens that are in the air.  Pets: Pet owners are also...

Many homes are reliant on wells to meet their water needs. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) More than 43 million people, about 15 percent of the U.S. population, rely on private domestic wells as their source of drinking water in their houses. The quality and safety of water from domestic wells are not regulated by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act or, in most cases, by state laws. Instead, individual homeowners are responsible for maintaining their domestic well systems and for monitoring water quality. Usually, the main concern of well water users is bacteria. Dangerous pathogens such as E...

To enjoy a healthy life you need a steady supply of drinking water. In fact, the average person needs to drink close to 3 liters of water a day to stay hydrated. Not every source of water is suitable for drinking, according to a 2018 study, millions of Americans are drinking unsafe tap water. Some of the consequences of ingesting unfiltered water are stomach flu, chronic conditions, cancers, and neurological disorders.  Although there are many filtration methods to choose from, reverse osmosis has proven to be the safest option. An RO system will provide safe, great-tasting water at an affordable...

 Millions of Americans are consuming unsafe water. Unsafe water can harm your body, hair, and skin and even destroy your appliances over time. The right water filtration system can solve this problem for your household.  With the variety of water filtration systems in the market, you almost need to be a water expert to choose the right system for the specific situation in your home.  Our goal is to simplify this process for you in this article and turn it into an affordable DIY project. Here are the steps you need to follow to find the right filtration system for you:...