How does the water hardness develop?
19.06.2021CO2 dissolved in rainwater (carbon dioxide and water are carbonic acid) is responsible for rainwater being slightly acidic (pH <7.0).
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Uranium in drinking water, no problem for the FEWATEC Cristal Filter
30.08.2020Occurrence
Uranium is a natural element found in soil. The uranium concentration varies depending on the soil composition. In Switzerland, increased uranium concentrations in the soil are found in the Alpine regions. [1]. In Germany in the south and east (Saxony, Thuringia) [2].
Information can be obtained from your drinking water supplier.
Water-soluble uranium compounds can thus enter drinking water via groundwater and spring catchments.
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Coffee and water hardness
15.03.2018Magnesium and calcium compounds dissolved in water are called hardness formers.
If the water is heated to 60 ° C and above, these soluble compounds are largely converted into insoluble, leading to turbidity of the water.
pesticides
01.01.1970Pesticides are toxic, chemical substances used in agriculture, gardens or public areas with the aim of eliminating pests (insects, plants, fungi, worms, etc.).
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