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Contamination found in tap water is one of the suspected causes of eczema. Eczema, a medical condition that causes patches of skin to become rough and inflamed, affects thousands of people every year. It is a chronic condition; however, there are numerous ways to treat it....

Hard water is water that contains hardness minerals. The elements that possess this hardness property include iron, copper, and manganese, all normally present in small quantities. Calcium and magnesium are usually present in significant amounts.  Rainwater is naturally soft...

For restaurant owners, having clean water is a double-edged sword. Within the pipes, there is a buildup that prevents the water from flowing. While this may not seem like it is a health hazard, the chemicals used to clean the buildup may corrode the pipes.   When talking about...

On Aug. 28, 2014, the Louisiana Health Department confirmed the presence of a rare brain-eating amoeba in one area of St. John the Baptist Parish’s water system. As reported by Nola.com, the water in Reserve, Garyville, and Mount Air tested positive. The Naegleria fowler...