The EPA could declare the Lake of the Ozarks as an “impaired waterway.” What does this mean? It could mean that one of the Midwest’s most beloved watering holes is ecologically impaired. Currently, the EPA is in the process of adding the Lake of the Ozarks to the list of DNR’s (the Department of Natural…
Plastic Pollution is Piling Up!
From the Pacific ocean to National Parks and even rain water, plastic pollution is piling up. Even in places we would consider pristine and unhindered by man, we are finding microplastics in the air and water. In fact, a study released in the journal Science shows how much plastic is landing on protected areas in the…
BOGO from Rainsoft of Springfield!
It’s that time of the year where we are offering our GRAND BOGO sale: buy 1 whole-home water treatment system, get a dual filtration drinking system for FREE! With Covid-19 numbers ramping up, it is more important than ever to make sure your family is getting clean water devoid of bacteria, viruses and other…
Chemicals in Springfield Mo.’s Tap Water
It is no joke that there are a lot of chemicals in Springfield, Mo.’s tap water. The chemicals and contaminants come from a variety of different places, such as metal released from mining and refineries, fertilizer runoff, urban runoff, industrial pollution, and other chemicals come from adding chlorine and other disinfectants into our water supply.…
How Flooding Can Contaminate Your Well Water
For those whose homes use well water, you are going to want to read this! Missouri has its seasons, and when it rains, it pours. And while this may be a good thing for farms and gardens, it can be detrimental to your water supply. How Flooding Can Contaminate Your Well Water Wells covered…
