Lake George is deep enough for its underwater landscape to affect boating and water circulation. Aquatic habitat changes with depth as well. The best short answer is about 196 feet, or 60 meters, at the deepest point. New York State publications also give maximums of 195 and 187 feet, so any answer stated to the…
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Clear water in a dehumidifier bucket can look surprisingly pure. Yet the safe answer is simple: do not drink dehumidifier water. A household dehumidifier is built to control indoor humidity and its collection path is not designed to protect drinking-water quality. The liquid can acquire microbes and other contaminants before it reaches the bucket, then…
A glass filled from a softened tap may look and taste much like any other drinking water. For many healthy adults, an occasional glass is unlikely to be a concern. Regular use deserves a closer look because a common type of home softener exchanges hardness minerals for sodium. The amount added can vary widely from…
Lake Lanier reaches about 160 feet deep at its deepest point when the water surface is at the reservoir’s full summer level of 1,071 feet. That maximum occurs just north of Buford Dam, above the old river channel. The number answers a common question and applies to one location under a specific water-level condition. Most…
