Iron in water will create staining in your toilets, sinks, and bathtubs, and showers. It is difficult to remove, but using a water softener will remove the iron.

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Needing a Sediment Pre-Filter

Have you ever wondered if you need a sediment pre-filter with your water softener?  It all depends on the type of water entering your home.  Homes on private wells are more likely to need a pre-filter with their water softener.  Your best bet is to have your water tested by a local water professional.  They […]

What is Iron in Water?

Water will dissolve anything it comes in contact with over time.  It’s the universal solvent.  Iron is the mineral that stains our clothes, toilet, shower, and bathtub.  Even high amounts will turn our hair orange.  Iron is not pleasant and does not clean up well.  It can be one of the most troubling and unstable […]

Iron Bacteria in Water

Not all iron is the same. Many homes on well water in Northeastern Illinois are subjected to different types of iron, such as ferrous iron, ferric iron, and iron bacteria. Many people are familiar with ferrous and ferric iron because it will stain clothes and water fixtures. Both ferric and ferrous iron in your water […]

Sediment Water Filters

We’re often asked, why do I need a sediment pre-filter?  A sediment pre-filter works like a furnace or fuel filter.  They catch sand, sediment, silt, or junk the water source might bring into your home.  If the sediment is not filtered, it can create unnecessary service calls or travel into your home’s plumbing, causing blockages.