An alert goes out to residents in which a boil order is in effect for their area. Many residents scramble to understand what a boil order means. A boil order takes effect when a water supplier has tested the water and has shown any presence of organisms that can result in an illness.
Have you noticed white deposits on your fixtures in the bathroom or spots on your shower door? If you have, it’s hard water. From bathing to energy consumption using appliances, hard water affects everything. In fact, more than 85% of homes in the United States have hard water to some degree.
When you turn on the faucet for a glass of water, and it looks clear and doesn’t have an odor, is it still safe to drink? The only way to know is to have your water tested regularly. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends a home on a private well test their water once per […]
Depending on where you live, water quality and taste can vary. People might decide the water in their home is not suitable for drinking, so they turn to bottled water. Look at the aisles in a grocery store. There are dedicated sections to bottled water. When you purchase a bottle of water, many people concern […]
How do you know if the water coming out of your faucet is safe? You’ve heard stories about contaminated water with bacteria, lead, and other pollutants. However, there is a wealth of information from verified organizations you can access to educate yourself and find resolutions to the water issues you face. It’s a matter of […]
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 […]
Have you ever poured a glass of water and seen hundreds of tiny bubbles in the glass, maybe even a milky color? After a minute, the water clears up from the bottom to the top, and then the glass of water looks normal. The cloudy water is due to tiny air bubbles in the water. […]
My home is on city water, so I don’t need a water softener. I won’t get any buildup on my water fixtures. The answer is an emphatic no. Don’t be alarmed; city water is safe to use and drink. We are only discussing the effects of hard water within your home on city water. In […]
For many homes, soft water throughout the home is necessary. To get soft water, homes will use a water softener, which is considered an appliance. Much like any appliance, a water softener will require service work at some point. There becomes a point, roughly 20 years when a water softener needs replacing or reconditioning. Not […]
When you’re used to living with clean, soft water, life is better. However, there are moments when you’re unsure you’re getting soft water, or your water softener is working correctly. You feel you can hear the water softener regenerate every so often, but you’re not getting or feeling soft water. Considering it’s an appliance, there […]
