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Here are some websites about water that information can be found at.  Safewater Home | Safe Drinking Water Hotline | Glossary | Water Publications

What Human Activities Can Pollute Ground Water? Septic tanks are designed to have a "leach field" around them - an area where wastewater flows out of the tank. This wastewater can also move into the ground water.Bacteria and Nitrates: These pollutants are found in human and animal wastes. Septic ...

Just took a well inspection class. It was very informative. When I download everything I got I will begin to post. Suffice it to say any realtors that have someone interested in purchasing a home that usese well water in the house should highly recommend a well inspection. Some of the information...

It happens to countless homeowners around the end of the year - you make the annual visit to your attic to collect the holiday decorations and what do you find? Spots and blotches covering the bottom of the roof sheathing. Worse yet - it turns out to be attic mold! What does energy conservation h...

Medical studies have found that black mold is the #1 cause of allergic symptoms. The mold Stachybotrys found in home, office and school environments has been linked to fatal pulmonary disorders.To help detect the possibility of mold, do you notice any of the following? Discoloration or black mold...

Realty-Trac has just published it's findings about the upstate S.C. real estate market. We at amajorhi.com believe in sharing good news. Greenville's metro area reported the lowest 2007 foreclosure rate among the 100 largest metropolitan statistical areas in the nationThe Greenville-Mauldin-Easle...

Living Areas Paneling, pressed-wood furniture and cabinetry. These products may release formaldehyde gas. Remedy: Ask about formaldehyde content before buying furniture or cabinets. Some types of pressed-wood products, such as those with phenol resin, emit less formaldehyde. Also, products coated...

Quick Facts... Indoor air quality can be worse than that of outdoor air. Problems can arise from moisture, insects, pets, appliances, radon, materials used in household products and furnishings, smoke and other sources. Effects range from minor annoyances to major health risks. Remedies include v...

I was just wondering if the recent wall street issue have chnged the market in other areas of the country. Here in the upstate it seems to be picking up. This past December was one of my busiest months for 2007. That in itself is very unusual as December January and February are usually slow mont...

Spring is just around the corner. Get ready for it. Here are some tips. It may seem early but if you read this list and prepare it won't be such a daunting task when spring finally does arrive.Spring tipsReplace your furnace filter Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter Check your electric...