Recently, samples collected from a well that serves more than 40 homes in the idyllic Hannah Heights neighborhood showed some of the highest levels of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, recorded in Washington. The levels showed an unbelievable amount of 164 times the level considered safe by the state. The lab conducting the test didn’t initially believe the results.  Most wells with such high concentrations are located near military bases or fire stations that had routinely used PFAS-based foams for training exercises. In Washington, new testing requirements began rolling out ..read more

With March 22nd being World Water Day and recent events impacting the environment, water safety is becoming a serious concern to many in our area. Many contaminants that are present in well water or municipality water can have long-lasting health effects when consumed by adults, children, and even animals. Some contaminants in water become even more dangerous when boiled or heated.  For example, Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) will become more concentrated and more dangerous when ingested, as this is a ‘forever chemical’ which canno ..read more

— Clearwater Systems will celebrate the grand opening of their new locations in Sedona and Prescott Valley with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. — Clearwater Systems is having their Customer Appreciation Event for their newly acquired locations in Sedona and Prescott Valley on Friday, November 4, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with 15% off all stocked filters, plus prizes and giveaways. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies will be performed at 11:00 a.m. at both Sedona and Prescott Valley locations. The Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce will be attending the Sedona e ..read more

The residents of Jackson, Mississippi have been living without safe drinking water for months. While the water system has been failing for years, the system was completely knocked out for one month due to a winter storm in 2021 and more recently due to severe flooding. More than 150,000 people in Mississippi’s capital have been left without water to drink, bathe, or even to flush the toilet. In addition to the recent failure of the entire water system, residents have endured a recurring boil-water advisory to rid their water of various harmful contaminants. As it stands, the city as well as it ..read more

Toxic Forever Chemicals in Your Water Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances, known as PFAS, the toxic synthetic ‘forever chemicals’, are found in many areas of the home, including drinking water. While this has indeed made our lives easier, PFAS has been known to have certain health effects ranging from mild to severe: liver problems, risk of asthma, reduced response to vaccines, as well as kidney and testicular cancer. These chemicals have the ability to cross the placenta to unborn children as well as being ingested through breast milk. In fact, most American’s blood, if tested ..read more

Clearwater Systems is excited to announce the recent addition of Kinetico dealerships in Sedona and Prescott Valley Arizona: Today, Clearwater Systems, a leading distributor of water treatment systems and Kinetico product line, is excited to announce the recent addition of Northern Arizona Quality Water to the Clearwater family.  Since 1989, Northern Arizona Quality Water, a Kinetico dealership, has served its customers with the highest quality products and services for residential and commercial water treatment applications.  With this acquisition, Clearwater Systems extends their s ..read more

— Clearwater Systems is proud to be featured on the television series “World’s Greatest”! — Today, Clearwater Systems, a leading distributor of water treatment systems and Kinetico product line, is announcing they have been selected to be featured on the 30-minute tv show, “World’s Greatest”, Episode 311. Founded in 1946, the founding family of Clearwater Systems committed to serving Northeast Ohio 75 years ago, and now has expanded to include Western Ohio, Arizona, Montana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington. The current Clearwater family serves with the same commitment to great quality ..read more

— Customer Appreciation and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony — Lynden, WA: Clearwater Systems, Inc. is excited to announce the recent addition of Clean Water Services to the Clearwater family. This Lynden, Washington based dealership has proudly served Whatcom, Snohomish, Island, and Skagit counties, and will continue to deliver excellent service to their customers under the new ownership of Clearwater Systems. The complete transition and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place Friday, September 17, 2021, with prizes, giveaways, and amazing deals. KAFE 104.1 will be broadcasting live from 11:00am to 1 ..read more

As the first Kinetico dealer, Clearwater Systems is excited to announce that Kinetico is now a proud partner of Mike Holmes, a Canadian builder/contractor, businessman, investor, author, philanthropist and television host who has had international success. Mike doesn’t stand behind just any product. He chooses products of the highest quality that will improve a home’s value. That’s why Mike has Kinetico products in his own home and recommends them to others. Kinetico Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of quality water systems, is pleased to announce its partnership with Mike Holmes, profess ..read more

What are microplastics and how do they impact your drinking water? Plastic is the most prevalent type of debris found in our ocean and Great Lakes. While plastic debris can come in various shapes and sizes, those that are less than five millimeters long are called “microplastics.” Microplastics develop as a result of larger plastic debris that degrades into smaller pieces. A common microplastic, microbeads, are tiny pieces of manufactured polyethylene plastic added as exfoliants to health and beauty products. Because they are such tiny particles, they end up in oceans and Great Lakes. Micropl ..read more