There are lots of reusable water bottle options out there, so if you’ve been putting off getting one, there’s no excuse! Reusable water bottles are environmentally friendly, convenient for you, and will save you money in the long run. Choosing one will depend on what your day-to-day looks like, what activities you participate in, and how you want to stay hydrated. With glass, plastic, collapsible, rigid, one-handed drinking, integrated filter bottles, leak-proof bottles, and so many more, we can help you choose the right one. Why Buy One? Producing one reusable water bottle takes far fewer resources and creates less pollution than the production of standard bottled water. Each time you refill your bottle, you’re reducing the need for the […]

Different kinds of water interact with and affect our bodies differently, and the same is true for different kinds of water and your plants! While some plants are resilient to most kinds of water, a lot of plants are greatly affected by the kind of water you use. What Should You Water Your Plants With? First thing’s first—tap water can be extremely dangerous to your plants’ health and how much or how quickly they grow. While watering your yard plants with bottled water may be impractical, using bottled spring water for your indoor plants will make a big difference for them. To give your plants the absolute best, rainwater and bottled spring water are your best options. Any water containing […]

Spring in the South has arrived—and it’s only going to get hotter from here! Now is the perfect time to take advantage of Alabama’s beautiful water and hiking trails. We’ve grouped together the best of the best and arranged them in order of how far they are from Birmingham! There’s a trip for you whether you only have an hour or a whole weekend. Moss Rock Preserve Waterfalls This is about as close to home as you can get! Just 20 minutes outside of Birmingham, Moss Rock Preserve has 349 protected acres in Hoover, Alabama. Along one five-mile trail, you’ll come across several waterfalls, including the tumbling waters of Hurricane Branch. There are lots of trails, climbing, and scenic views. […]

It’s no secret that water is the healthiest beverage option out there—no calories, no sugar, just hydration. But while water only has positive benefits for you, soda has nothing for you. Nutrition experts not only recommend limiting your consumption of soda, but most advocate for avoiding it altogether as there are zero health benefits and several negative impacts. Hydration: Soda vs. Water Through the course of you day, you lose eight cups of water from your body to sweat and urination. If you don’t replace all of this water, you become susceptible to a lot of health issues. Headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, and dry mouth are all possible symptoms of dehydration. Most adults don’t drink the recommended […]

With the rise in popularity of sparkling water, there are a lot of rumors being passed around—it’s often presented as a familiar alternative to sugar sodas, but is it really just as healthy as regular still water? The Rumors Because of its carbonation, sparkling water has been said to erode tooth enamel, leach calcium from your bones as well as lead to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). So the question is really about the carbonation—is too much carbonation bad? We’re pretty accustomed to thinking bubbly drinks are bad for us, but nutritionists have confirmed that sparkling water is basically harmless. Regular sparkling water is sugar-free and calorie-free, and it hydrates you just as well as still water does. When it comes […]

We all know that our drinking water is “treated,” but most of us don’t know how. While drinking supplies in the U.S. are among the safest in the world, water can still become contaminated with water-borne germs such as Cryptosporidium, E. coli, Hepatitis A, Giardia intestinalis, and other pathogens. Every community is different—they have different regulations and processes to treat their water—but here’s what the average treatment system looks like. Coagulation and Flocculation Chemicals with a positive charge are added to the supply of water that’s being treated—these neutralize the negative charge of other things in the water like dirt and other dissolved particles. These particles then bind with the added chemicals to form larger particles, called floc. Sedimentation and […]