How Changes in the Climate Can Affect Our Water Water is a crucial part of human life. We use water for activities from bathing and drinking to growing crops, supporting livestock, generating electricity, and even relaxing and having fun. These uses alone put pressure on our water resources – pressure that has become exacerbated by […]
Is Your Water the Cause of Your Skin Issues? Have you or someone you love been struggling with frustrating and uncomfortable skin issues as of late? Whether you are experiencing dry skin on your hands or acne on your face or back, you’re likely wondering what is causing the issue and what you can do […]
The Connection Between Dehydration and Depression There are many different treatments to manage depression and other mental health issues. Some standard approaches include counseling, exercise, medication, proper sleep and diet, and meditation. These treatments are well-known and practiced in mental health circles. However, there is one simple approach that is only now gaining recognition: hydration. […]
Conserve Water with a Low-Flow Shower Head If you care about water conservation as much as we do here at Optimum, you’re likely looking for ways to conserve water. Best of all, there’s no better time to think about ways to conserve water than now. It’s estimated that the average American family of four uses […]
Benefits of Drinking Water from a Copper Bottle While you probably think about the source of your drinking water pretty often, you may not think about the vessel used to hold your water nearly as often. If one of your goals is to drink more water or use less plastic, you may be thinking about […]
Americans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals in Tap Water “Drink more water” is a common mantra these days. Reusable water bottles are increasing in popularity, and filtered water dispensers can now commonly be found in schools, airports, event centers, and several other public spaces. While it is certainly easier for us to find filtered water in […]
Possible Link Between PFAS in Drinking Water and Reproductive Issues When it comes to chemicals found in our drinking water, we all need to stay as informed as possible. According to a recent study of almost 50,000 births in the state of Minnesota, there has reportedly been a link determined between PFAS in drinking water […]
Tooth Decay Linked to Chemicals in Drinking Water We all know how important hydration is for our health – our bodies are over 70% water and it is important to replenish our reserves of water to keep our physical processes functioning. But did you know that drinking water can affect your oral health as well? […]
Five Ways to Give Back During a Crisis In these unprecedented and uncertain times, many of us are looking for ways to help those affected by the pandemic or environmental effects. These tragedies can be difficult to process, but helping others may help you shake that feeling of powerlessness in times of crisis. Our staff […]