Water Contaminants

Best Whole Home Water Filter Systems in Canada
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 9/28/2025

Best Whole Home Water Filter Systems in Canada

All homeowners require clean, safe drinking water. While most Canadians trust tap water, many contaminants, such as chlorine, sediment, heavy metals, and even PFAS, have the ability to affect water quality. A whole-home filtered water system is a smart move to make it feasible for your family to have clean, safe water from every drinking faucet. Here, we talk about the best options for Canadians, outline whole-home filtration's benefits, and provide guidance on how to make the right choice.

Drinking Water Safety Concern After Wildfire
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 6/9/2023

Drinking Water Safety Concern After Wildfire

As wildfires continue to ravage Canada’s vast landscapes, their impact extends far beyond the visible destruction. The staggering statistics reveal a harsh reality, with over 8 million acres consumed by flames this year across the country. Quebec alone accounts for nearly half a million acres, with thick smoke billowing south and east into the United States, resulting in deteriorating air quality for millions.

PFAS Exposed: Safeguarding Your Health with Purified Water
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 8/10/2023

PFAS Exposed: Safeguarding Your Health with Purified Water

PFAS or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances are a group of artificial chemicals used extensively in producing different consumer and industrial products. Since the 1940s, manufacturers have leveraged the grease and water-resistant properties of these chemicals in the production of non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, firefighting foams, food packaging, and more.

Lead in Drinking Water in the U.S.: Facts You Should Know
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 8/12/2022

Lead in Drinking Water in the U.S.: Facts You Should Know

Humans cannot survive without water. For a long time, lead-contaminated water has been known to impact human health adversely. Unfortunately, this contaminant is a leading cause of the water crisis in the United States.   Before supplying water to households, water utilities test drinking water for lead. And if the lead level exceeds 15 parts per billion (ppb) in over 10% of homes with the supplied water, necessary action is taken to reduce the presence of the contaminant.

Bacterium That Can Cause Fatal Illness Found in the U.S. for the First Time
Water Contaminants · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 7/28/2022

Bacterium That Can Cause Fatal Illness Found in the U.S. for the First Time

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a type of bacterium that can cause deadly disease has been found in contaminated soil and water in the United States for the very first time.   The bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei, can cause melioidosis in humans and other animals. Every year, there are a few cases are discovered in America, usually among people who had international trips. The disease has been proven fatal in half of the cases around the world.