Have you ever turned on the water and noticed black stuff coming out of your faucet? Or perhaps you've lifted the lid of your toilet tank to find black sludge coating the sides. This alarming sight often raises immediate questions: Why is my water black? Is this black slime on the faucet dangerous? Should I be concerned? At Atlantic Blue Wate...
Have you ever turned on your faucet and quickly noticed the unmistakable smell of rotten eggs? This unpleasant odor can make your water nearly impossible to drink and may point to more serious underlying issues. Let's look at what causes this common water problem and how you can fix it. For more in-depth solutions and information, contact our te...
Students in several Harford County schools are now drinking from bottled water due to alarming levels of PFAS contamination in their drinking water. These "Forever Chemicals" are becoming a growing concern in our community, and it's critical that we all understand the risks they pose and how to protect ourselves. PFAS Detected in Harford County Sch...
Are you noticing red, yellow or brown stains on the back of your home's toilet, sink, shower or other plumbing fixtures? Does your tap water have a metallic taste? If you get your water supply from a well, you're probably experiencing a high iron content. While iron doesn't typically pose a health risk — it is a vital nutrient humans need to surv...
Many homeowners have concerns about potentially harmful substances in their drinking water. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent one category of materials that pose significant health risks. PFAS are a family of more than 14,000 chemicals that do not occur naturally. Known as "forever chemicals," these materials never break...