Why Does My Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs?
Does the water coming out of your faucet smell like rotten eggs? Have you tried everything, but have yet to find a solution to your problem? The primary cause of a rotten egg smell is a high level of sulfur bacteria in your home’s plumbing system and water supply. Depending on the cause, it’s possible […]
Why is Water System Maintenance Necessary?
When you install a water system in your home, you hope that it provides top of the line service for many years to come. If you want this to happen, it’s important to devote the necessary time and resources to maintenance. A whole house water filtration system, for example, requires regular maintenance. For example, you […]
Signs That It’s Time to Replace Your Water Softener
If you come to find that you have hard water, commonly caused by calcium and magnesium, it won’t be long before you search for a solution. Fortunately, with the installation of a water softener, you can rid your home of this problem forever. However, there’s something you need to know: a water softener, just the […]
How Does a Water Softener Work?
There may come a time when you realize you have hard water. Although it doesn’t pose a health hazard, hard water can affect your life in many ways: Leaves skin and hair dry Reduces the lifespan of household appliances Increases the difficulty of washing clothes and dishes With this in mind, it’s time to get […]
What are Total Dissolved Solids in Water?
A total dissolved solid, also known as TDS, measures the total amount of inorganic and organic substances in a liquid. A high level of TDS typically indicates hard water, which can result in scale build up in appliances, pipes, and hot water tanks. In addition to reduced lifespan, scale buildup can increase maintenance cost and […]
Information on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
PFAS or PFC’s are a class of chemicals including PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, and PFhxS. They were invented in the 1930’s by 3M. Commonly known by their brand names, Teflon and Scotchgard they have many uses including water, heat and oil resistance. They are also commonly used for fire suppressant in foams that Fire Departments use. […]
Reasons Why You Should Stop Drinking Bottled Water
Do you drink bottled water? And we’re not talking about the 5 gallon bottles, we’re talking about the 16oz plastic bottles of water. If so, you’re not alone. Every year, Americans use approximately 50 billion plastic water bottles. While bottled water is convenient, there are many reasons why you may want to cut it out […]
The Major Benefits of Good Water Quality
Did you know the human body is approximately 60% water? There are many reasons why having the best quality drinking water available should be on the top of your to-do list. Ranging from health benefits to reducing your plastic waste, quality drinking water in a convenient, under-the-sink unit is the investment of a lifetime. Ensuring […]
Understanding Reverse Osmosis Systems
There’s just nothing like a glass of fresh, clean water. With the right water filtration system, every drop of water from your tap will be pure, clean, and oh so, refreshing! So, how do you choose what kind of system to buy? In this handy article, we’ll examine reverse osmosis, a popular option that will […]
5 Signs You Have Hard Water (And What to Do About It)
If you’re new to a hard water area and haven’t experienced it before – it can be a real nightmare. Not only is it inconvenient, but it’s also costly. Hard water knocks approximately four years off the life of some kitchen appliances! Rest assured there are hard water solutions, but first, you need to identify […]
