When you think of water, what comes to mind? That you drink it, swim in it, bathe in it, and cook and clean with it. But there is so much more to water, and some of it may surprise you. Lets dive in and take a look! Water of the Earth There are plenty of […]
When you clicked on this article about water softener cost, you may have asked yourself, “What exactly does a water softener do, and why would I need one?” Softening water involves the removal of calcium and magnesium along with other metallic substances that “harden” your water. By softening the water, it becomes more compatible with […]
When you look at the water that flows into your home or business, usually all you see is clear water. You cannot see, smell, or even taste many of the harmful microbes that are inside water before it is processed. This is why it is so important to make sure our water supply is properly […]
With everyone being health-conscience these days, there are plenty of questions surrounding the safety of many everyday things. These questions include “How safe is our drinking water?” With the lead crisis in Flint, Michigan, it starts to make one think about our reliance on public water treatment. Is it safe enough for you to rely […]
Maintaining clean and safe water coming into your home or business can be costly. If your system is not the most efficient or is in constant need of repair, it could be nickel-and-diming you to death. There are many options out there for water treatment, both in your home or business of for an entire […]
There are several types of water treatment. Factors such as where you are located and the purpose of the water will determine what type of water treatment is used. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates public water treatment in the United States. These regulations make up the rules for all kinds of filtration and water treatment. Let’s […]
The lead problem that is found in the United States’ water supply is not just in Flint, Michigan. Tests being done on drinking water in towns across the country are coming back with results of high lead levels in their water as well. What does this mean for US citizens, and how can it be […]
Water is just water, right? You are not alone if you think that the liquid coming out of your faucet is just plain water, but there are actually different types. One of the major factors is hard vs soft water. What makes water hard or soft? Let’s look at the differences, and then you can […]
When you fill yourself a glass of water from the faucet at your sink, you are probably not thinking of all of the treatment that goes into making that water clean. It’s good to be aware of the process. Here we will go over the basics of the treatment of the water flowing into your […]
Reverse osmosis (RO) is the process in which contaminating particles (like salt and other minerals) are removed from water. This method is most commonly used to purify drinking water from salty seawater, but can also be used in your home for extra purification of tap water. The water molecules are squeezed through, but the other […]
Ancient Water Treatment Methods – The History of Water Treatment As far back as 2000 BC, people had devised methods for water treatment. The earliest documented methods come from ancient Greek writings that suggested heating water by boiling it over fire and using the sun. They also discussed filtering water using gravel and sand. The Greeks’ […]
Major study suggests efficiently run softeners do not hurt septic tank performance. Independent testing concludes that systems can work well together INDIANAPOLIS, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Water softeners set with appropriate salt efficiency do not harm septic systems and may actually help them, according to a new study released today at WQA Aquatech USA. […]