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The Palmetto Water Blog

Practical guides on South Carolina water quality, health benefits, and protecting your home’s plumbing.

SC Water Quality

Where Does South Carolina Tap Water Rank? (And What’s Really in Your Midlands Glass?)

How SC compares nationally, plus the hidden local issues: Columbia’s municipal chloramines vs. heavy well iron in Lexington and Chapin.

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Contaminants & Tech

PFAS & High TDS in South Carolina: What’s Hiding in Your Tap Water?

A plain-English guide to “forever chemicals” and Total Dissolved Solids — and why standard pitcher filters fall short.

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Home Investment

The Hard Water Tax: How Unfiltered Water Silently Drains Your Bank Account

How mineral scale damages water heaters, shortens appliance lifespans, and forces you to buy 50% more soap each year.

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Health & Vitality

Forget Milk: Why Pure, Clean Water Is the True Foundation of Daily Vitality

The physical impact of drinking ultra-pure water vs. chemical tap water, and how chlorine-free water restores skin and hair health.

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Midlands Guide

City Chloramines vs. Country Iron: Solving the Midlands’ Two Biggest Water Challenges

Comparing the distinct water chemistry of municipal city lines and rural private wells across Richland and Lexington counties.

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Lexington Spotlight

What’s Really in Lexington, SC Tap Water? (The Truth Behind That Earthy Taste)

Why Lexington County water sometimes tastes and smells like dirt, which utility actually serves your address, and what's really being done about it.

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Filter Myths

Brita, Fridge Filters & Water Jugs: What They Actually Filter (And What They Don’t)

What NSF certification really covers on pitcher filters, refrigerator filters, and delivered water jugs — and the microplastics research most people haven't seen.

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