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, Hardness, Silica, Manganese, Iron, Pathogens, PH and TDS, but we continue to expand our content as we see new problems. if yo want to hear about anything specific, please comment or visit our website at KineticoRichmond.com!
Episodes
47 episodes
EP 48 Radon Revisted
We had a bit of a break and this episode was dedicated to doing a deep-dive into the reality of Radon in your home. We recently went thru the preparation for our annual certifications and wanted to share a lot of the shocking details of that tr...
Ep 47 Hot topics in 2026 water!
After a long break since the last episode we wanted to hit the hottest issues in water lately. We revisit PFAS, Nitrates, and Lead PLUS a great option on using your HSA or FSA to possibly pay for treatment. Check it out and stay hydrated!Th...
EP 45 Radon Podcast
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 i...
Ep 44 The weird side of water tests
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 th...
EP 43 The Hard Water Truth
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!
EP 42 DaBaDee, the Nitrogen Cycle
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 hous...
Ep 41 What is the deal with Mercury, and rare trivia facts
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. ...
Ep 40 “What do you stink about your water?”
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. D...
EP 39 Rice Rice Baby
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?
EP 38 Blame it on the rain
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 ...
EP 37 Manganese, myths and facts
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 ...
EP 36 Microplastics are major problems
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 differen...
EP 35 "My water is your water"
We dig into a nasty water situation in California where pistachio farming and water rights collide period.
EP 34 Ozone, Just O2 and energy
We break down the mystery behind ozone, how it's made, used, and a history on what we have done since 1785.
EP 33 "What is a Real Water Softener"
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 wa...
EP 32 The Richmond Rollercoaster
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...
EP 31 HAAS (not the avocado)
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...
EP30 Yes We Can!
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 ...
EP 29 The Coffee Chronicles
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 episod...
EP 28 Fluoride
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 regulatio...
EP 27 Clear Waters Ahead
Allow me to re-introduce myself, my name is Water Filtration. When beginning the journey to clear waters, you may be asking yourself where to even start. Listen along as the Water Guy talks you through a crash course on water filtra...
EP 26 Jacked Up James
In Today's Episode, The Jacked-Up James, Paul The Water Guy discusses the historical, environmental and future importance of the James River. For hundreds of years, the James River has supported its surrounding land and communities. But for the...
EP 25 Fracking Unmasked
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 an...