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Water Guy Unfiltered

Originally these episodes were recorded for our one-hour weekly radio show, airing on 101.7 FM in Richmond, VA. That format didn"t allow for folks to hear it unless they caught it live, and we have built the library of them so everyone can listen at their leisure. The content is designed for our local water but applies to most of the US. We discuss private well, community well, and municipal water supplies as well as common contaminants found in each. Some examples are: Chlorine, Chloramine,

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EP 45 Radon Podcast

Water Guy Unfiltered ·

2025/12/15

Send us a text Radon is a relatively newer contaminant with regulations in place for gas level testing and mitigation, but only Maine has anything related to Radon in water. We dig into what it is, where it comes from, and why you want to stay far away from it! You can protect your home from the gas intrusion thru the soil and basements BUT you may be piping it in along with your water and not even realizing it. Basically, almost every home should be at least tested for the gas as well as the...

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Ep 44 The weird side of water tests

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2025/11/10

Send us a text Have you ever picked up a water test strip and seen items like “Monopersulfate” or “Cyanuric acid” and others? Had you wondered what is this doing in my water? This episode digs into those oddball things and gives you the explanation of what they are and if they would normally be found in your water.

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EP 43 The Hard Water Truth

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2025/09/22

Send us a text We dig into unknown side of hardness as well as the complexity of PH and Alkalinity. If you don't know about "non-Carbonate" hardness then this episode is for you!

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EP 42 DaBaDee, The Nitrogen Cycle

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2025/09/08

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about the nitrogen cycle specifically how ammonia, nitrate and nitrate are related and how they can impact your health. Some interesting factoids along the way as usual! If you have an aquarium at your house that has been pulling your hair out this episode will explain a lot.

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Ep 41 What is the deal with Mercury, and rare trivia...

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2025/07/24

Send us a text In this episode we were curious about the mercury levels in fish and how this happened. What we discovered was bizarre, namely because mercury is a metal and in its elemental form it is heavier than lead yet it quickly evaporates into the air. This puts some perspective on those fluorescent bulbs that few of us actually bag before tossing out. It has had many uses throughout time with thermometers and barometers being some of the more common ones. It actually change...

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Ep 40 “What do you stink about your water?”

Water Guy Unfiltered ·

2025/07/07

Send us a text AKA-How to Identify and Fix Smell in water: This episode gets into the very tricky problem of odors in water. Check out the details and follow this guide for information that the amateurs don’t understand. 1. Does it present in the raw when run into a bucket? If yes, then part of the solution involves carbon filtration. 2. Is it in the hot water only? If YES it may be an anode rod issue and recommend an electric anode rod. 3. Does the ...

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EP 39 Rice Rice Baby

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2025/06/18

Send us a text Recent news about the arsenic in rice started us digging into the reasons why and how dangerous it might be. White rice versus brown rice? US rice versus globally sourced? Does global warming impact it? Can I protect myself?

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EP 38 Blame it on the rain

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2025/06/03

Send us a text Since late and 4000 BC folks have been storing water, realizing how important it is for survival and agriculture. We run through the details and highlights throughout time until modern applications. We talk about what actually makes rain and how to plan your own rain – harvesting system.

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EP 37 Manganese, myths and facts

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2025/04/24

Send us a text If you are concerned or confused about Manganese, you’re not alone. It is an essential trace element that we can’t live without but it has significant health effects that are terrifying if you get too much. Learn about Manganism and what to do to avoid it!

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EP 36 Microplastics are major problems

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2025/04/10

Send us a text This episode dives into the massive issue of plastics and our world. Microplastics were first identified back in 1993 on the beaches of the Isle of Man, and those colorful specs were the beginning of our nightmare. We discuss the different sources, sizes, and treatment options for this man-made problem as well as the health impacts for us and all animals. Buckle up and grab a beverage, preferably from a glass bottle!

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EP 35 "My water is your water"

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2025/03/11

We dig into a nasty water situation in California where pistachio farming and water rights collide period.

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EP 34 Ozone, Just O2 and energy

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2025/02/24

We break down the mystery behind ozone, how it's made, used, and a history on what we have done since 1785.

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2025/02/12

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EP 33 Water is a Real Water Softener

Water Guy Unfiltered ·

2025/01/31

This is episode revisits the confusing world of water softeners. We discuss what a water softener actually does, how does it, and why it is not a drinking water system. Ion exchange is simple please just simplistically explained and how your water will change for the better, as well as what to expect in your drinking or irrigation water.

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EP 32 The Richmond Rollercoaster

Water Guy Unfiltered ·

2025/01/17

This was a quick response edition that went into details about the recent water emergency here in Richmond that cut off water to all of the Richmond and parts of surrounding counties for about 3 days. We discussed the new contamination concerns and how the “Boil Water Advisory “ impacts residential and commercial properties. UV systems were a hot topic and we talked about the difference between true NSF certified units and the rest. The water is back on but the rollercoaster ride co...

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EP 31 HAAS (not the avocado)

Water Guy Unfiltered ·

2024/12/18

This episode discusses the other DBP (Disinfection by products) of chlorinated water. This episode gets technical after a long runway, but the explain that the DBP are THM's and HAAS, where THM's are gases. Each as its own treatment methods but you need to make sure you are protected.

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EP30 Yes We Can!

Water Guy Unfiltered ·

2024/11/25

Before you open your next, can you need to listen to this episode. Worldwide 180,000,000,000 aluminum beverage cans are as per year! It only takes 2.5 billion stacked to reach the moon, and almost everyone has a coding on the inside. This info will cause you to reconsider every purchase at the grocery store, as it includes all types of cans. Could this be a factor in the surge of low tea and men in their late 20s?

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EP29 The Coffee Chronicles

Water Guy Unfiltered ·

2024/11/06

Coffee is big business. $ 343 billion economic impact in the US in 2022. We dig into the history of how we got here from a goatherder in Ethiopia back in the 9th century. Coffee has 2 ingredients - coffee bean and water so obviously this episode was inevitable!

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EP 28 Fluoride

Water Guy Unfiltered ·

2024/10/16

For over 75 years, the United States has been dosing our Municipal water with fluoride. Since the 1970's, Americans have been voting against the idea of adding poison to the city supplied water. But the Government trudged on, imposing regulations based on limited research of the negative side effects, mainly focused on fluorosis. What health officials failed to focus on were the cognitive issues stemming from fluoride consumption. Join the Water Guy as he exposes the battle between Strong Tee...

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EP 26 Fracking Unmasked

Water Guy Unfiltered ·

2024/09/30

What the Frack? I'm sure you've heard of fracking but depending on what side of the political stream you heard it from, drastically changes your point of view. Take a deep dive with us, explore the facts surrounding the health concerns and environmental damages caused by fracking. Politics aside, join The Water Guy Unfiltered to get the truth from under the surface of fracking.

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