Quality drinking water has become a hot topic based on the many contaminants found in water today.

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Dissolved Solids in Water

We use water every day for cleaning, washing, cooking, and drinking.  It’s known as the ‘universal solvent’ because it can dissolve more substances than any liquid.  Over time, since water absorbs any contaminant(s) it comes in contact with, it creates what’s known as total dissolved solids or TDS.  Total dissolved solids are defined as small […]

Renting vs. Purchasing Equipment

Hard water is the pits!  The time will come when a homeowner will need to replace water treatment equipment or purchase new.  The tough decision is to rent or buy, and the decision depends on each homeowner’s situation.  Purchasing is not the only option.  Companies rent water softeners for a short-term lease, which can be […]

Chlorine in Water

How often have you been to a restaurant, drank the water, and it smelled like a swimming pool?  Probably too often.  You can also experience this obnoxious smell when filling a glass of water at your home.  For homes on city water, you experience this because municipalities must add certain chlorine levels to keep the […]

Drinking Water at School

August spells school is back in session.  We all have memories of getting on the bus or sending our little ones on their first day.  Parents concern themselves with school supplies, clothes, and packing lunches.  However, the quality and amount of water their child drinks during the school year are often not considered.

Safe to Drink Smelly Water

Have you ever turned on your faucet to grab a glass of water, and the water smells like rotten eggs? 

Stop Buying Bottled Water

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 […]

Lead in Drinking Water

Exposure to lead in drinking water has been an evolving topic with its heightened awareness.  Many people know there are related health issues with lead, which causes concern.  Lead in drinking water seldom occurs from dissolved rock as water travels through the earth’s crust, like other elements.  Instead, it enters drinking water due to corrosion […]

Types of Drinking Water Systems

Did you know the average American will consume only one percent of the water that enters the home each day?  It sure doesn’t seem like a lot of water, but it’s one gallon. As a result, high-quality drinking water has become an integral part of everyday life.  Many homes already use a filtration system, including carafe filters, […]