Distilled water isn't just regular drinking water. It serves a unique purpose and can be crucial in emergencies. During crises like the California wildfires, when tap water becomes unsafe or ...

The easiest emergency prep you're skipping? Distilled water. When storms, blackouts or other emergencies strike, clean drinking water becomes one of the most important resources you can have. Keeping ...

All sorts of nasties—lead, mercury, radium, nitrates, norovirus, agricultural runoff, PFAS, and more—can lurk in your water. No surprise, then, that about 40% of U.S. homes filter theirs. But the ...

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