Water Contaminants

What You Should Know about Fluoride in Drinking Water
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 2/13/2025

What You Should Know about Fluoride in Drinking Water

The human body contains many essential trace elements, and fluoride is one of them. Depending on the dose, fluoride can have physiological effects on the body. However, it causes poisoning when present in high amounts. Unfortunately, we have seen several cases of endemic fluoride poisoning, which attacks the teeth and bones. Symptoms include the development of teeth plaque and impairing of visual organs, skin, endocrine, digestion, central nerve, cardiovascular system, and other vital organs and systems of the body.

How Global Warming Is A Threat to Water Resources
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 2/13/2025

How Global Warming Is A Threat to Water Resources

Although half the year has gone by in 2021, it is still unbelievable for most people. The events around the world are so surreal, and it looks like the doomsday movie is happening in the real world. From the volcanic eruptions in the Philippines to influenza B in the United States and blizzards in Canada, it all looked like the earth unleashed its hell mode. Other situations like rare storms in Brazil, fire disasters in Australia, and coronavirus worldwide were also happening concurrently.

Avoiding The Harmful Effects of Water Contaminated with Heavy Metals
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 2/13/2025

Avoiding The Harmful Effects of Water Contaminated with Heavy Metals

When the mercury content is excessive throughout the human body, although the harm may not be obvious, it can affect major parts of the body. Intelligence is lowered, even in a fetus, or subsequent children in affected adults. Pregnant women should take extreme care to reduce overall mercury intake, which is why they should monitor their water and food sources more carefully than others. When the risk involves other individuals, who cannot speak for themselves, it is a serious consideration.

The New Delta Variant And Its Implication On Drinking Water Safety
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 2/13/2025

The New Delta Variant And Its Implication On Drinking Water Safety

People who are yet to complete their COVID-19 vaccination are at a higher risk of the new Delta variant. Areas like Alabama, Arkansas, West Virginia, Missouri, and other cities in the Southern and Appalachian states have relatively low vaccination rates. They are more likely to be hit with the new wave. It is important to note that some of these states have lifted restrictions because the rates of cases are lower, while others are battling with increasing numbers of cases.

The Importance of Cleaning Your Swimming Pool
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 2/13/2025

The Importance of Cleaning Your Swimming Pool

As your shower continues to be used, the walls typically remain wet for some length of time, leading to possible mold growth. When it isn't cleaned on a regular basis, you will be exposing yourself to unsafe bathing conditions. Your pool is no exception. Bromine, chlorine, and other types of chemicals are what maintain clean pool water. Essentially, they also keep the floor and walls of your pool clean to a degree. When proper maintenance is not completed, algae growth may begin to take hold and become a problem. Just as chemicals are incapable of scooping leaves out of pool water, it is unable to keep the pool's walls and floor clean. Excess chemicals do not take the place of a thorough pool cleaning.