In an average household, one person uses between 80 and 100 gallons of water in just one day. That might seem like a big number, but then imagine a whole families’ water usage. Even worse, imagine the water being wasted if there is a leak you haven’t caught on to yet. On top of the… Read more »
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Why Water System Maintenance is So Important
It’s easy to take your appliances for granted and assume they are working properly at all times. It’s also easy to forget those appliances need regular maintenance, especially your water treatment systems, which are usually hidden in basements or under sinks. However, “out of sight, out of mind” is a risky path. Regardless of the… Read more »
Benefits of a Home Drinking Water System
Are you and your family drinking more water during quarantine? Having a water system eliminates the need for bottled water and ensures that you are drinking the best water at home. With stay-at-home orders, it’s more important than ever to venture out as infrequently as possible. If you have had to search for bottled water,… Read more »
Pros and Cons of Chlorine in Water
Chlorine is an efficient disinfectant, but it is also the No. 1 contaminant in drinking water. Chlorine is added to public water supplies to kill disease-causing bacteria that the water or distribution pipes might contain. Because of this, billions of people drink chlorine contaminated tap water every day. When chlorine was first introduced to the… Read more »
Benefits of A Reverse Osmosis System
There are many ways to filter your drinking water, and one of the most popular ways is with a reverse osmosis system. How Does it Work? Reverse osmosis is a water filtration process in which water pressure pushes tap water through a membrane to remove impurities. There are many reverse osmosis systems out there but… Read more »
Bottleless Water Coolers Are Really Cool for the Environment
Do you know how much you spend on bottled water each year? According to the International Bottled Water Association, on average, one person in America spends about $100 each year on bottled water. Some experts have suggested that buying bottled water is 2,000 times more expensive than drinking directly from the tap. As more and… Read more »
Why is My Water Softener Not Using Salt or Using Too Much?
You might say that, to your water softener, brine is the elixir of life – that perfect balance of water and salt that allows your appliance to transform hard water into soft. So, if your water softener is not using salt, or it’s using too much, things won’t go well. There are a number of… Read more »
How to Remove a Water Softener Salt Bridge
Have you noticed your water softener isn’t working as efficiently as it used to? Look inside. If you see a crusty salt buildup in the brine tank, that’s a salt bridge and it’s a common issue. Fortunately, there’s a fix for that, and you can easily do it yourself! Especially when the humidity is high… Read more »
What is a Water Softener Pre-Filter and Why Does My System Need One?
You may know that the resin beads in your water softener attract hard minerals and remove them from your water, but did you know that your water softener may also have a pre-filter? And if it doesn’t have one now, should it? What does a water softener pre-filter do, anyway? The answer (and that pre-filter)… Read more »
8 Water Treatment Questions to Ask a Pro Before Buying a Water Softener
If you’re in the market for a water softener, you know the right system will greatly improve water quality throughout your household. The more you know about your options before you buy, the better the investment you will make. It pays, in every sense of the word, to ask a pro. They can answer water… Read more »
