Oct 2, 2026 | Blog, Water Education
Hard water vs soft water sounds like a plumbing debate, but it starts with geology. The U.S. Geological Survey sampled roughly 2,100 household wells in its national water-quality assessment and found that hard water was most common in the east-central and western... 
Sep 11, 2026 | Blog, Health & Hydration
The average American adult drinks just 44 ounces of plain water a day, according to CDC data. That’s about five and a half cups, well short of what most health experts recommend. So how much water per day do you actually need to feel sharp, recover from... 
Aug 21, 2026 | Blog, Comparisons
A single 12-ounce can of regular soda carries about 39 grams of sugar. That’s roughly six and a half teaspoons. It’s more than the entire daily added-sugar limit the American Heart Association recommends for most women, gone in one drink. Sparkling water... 
Aug 13, 2026 | Blog, Missouri & Local
The Missouri State Fair runs August 13 through 23 in Sedalia this year, and Sedalia in late summer doesn’t do things halfway. Highs regularly sit near 90 degrees, humidity makes it feel worse, and the fairgrounds cover 400 acres of pavement, dirt, and open sky.... 
Jul 24, 2026 | Blog, Health & Hydration
Your skin is about 64% water, more than almost any other organ except your brain and muscles. So it’s a fair question: if you drink more water, does your skin actually look and feel better for it? The Mayo Clinic puts total daily fluid needs at roughly 2.7...