Whether you’re watching the local news or scrolling through a social media feed, you’re bound to run across headlines covering water quality concerns in cities around the country. So, how do you know if your home’s water poses any risks? Living in the United States, we are extremely fortunate to have access to water that is generally safe to use and consume. Many of us may take the fact that we can get clean water from the kitchen sink for granted. There are parts of the world in which water is becoming increasingly scarce. Plus, the United Nations says one in nine people around the world uses ..read more

Hard water is a common occurrence in homes throughout the country, whether they’re serviced by a public source or by a private well. When your home has hard water, it is important to treat the water by softening it to minimize the negative effects on your appliances, plumbing, laundry, and even your body and hair that hard water can cause. Here’s what to look for to ensure you get a long-lasting water softener that will effectively treat your home’s hard water issues: Expert Knowledge When you’re ready to install water softening equipment in your home, it’s important to consult with someone wh ..read more

If you’ve ever taken a sip from a glass of water that came from the home of someone with a reverse osmosis system, you know how pure and refreshing it tastes. Or, perhaps you have concerns about water quality and want to make sure your family is drinking healthy water that reduces contaminants as much as possible. Reverse osmosis (R.O.) drinking water truly is the purest choice for any home. It’s water the way nature intended us to drink it. But how exactly do these systems work, and what do they do to your home’s water? What is Reverse Osmosis? Most homeowners have likely heard of reverse osm ..read more

When it comes to drinking water, people look for fresh, crisp water that doesn’t leave an aftertaste or have an odor, so they resort to buying bottled water. Today’s society demands excellence. People want high quality products without having to wait, without a high cost to their bank account, and without making a negative environmental impact. Although bottled water often provides the clean taste that people want, many people don’t realize that they can get that same quality of water — or even better — right from their tap and without the high financial and environmental costs. As bottled wat ..read more

Many people don’t realize how much low water pressure can affect their daily lives. In a home that is lacking in optimum water pressure, washing machines take longer to fill up, dishwasher performance is negatively affected, and faucets slow down to a dribble. Showering can become a time-consuming task as you struggle to rinse soap and shampoo away because there isn’t enough water coming out of the pipes to do an efficient job. Living in a home with low water pressure is frustrating and inefficient, but what’s worse is that many homeowners don’t realize that the water pressure issues could be ..read more

When it comes to improving the quality of your water, many see products sold in big box stores and feel that they can DIY a water filtration system, installing it themselves or even coming up with their own filtration system. While at face value, this might seem like a feasible or cost-effective solution, the reality is that DIY water filtration systems may not work out as it is intended or even end up being more expensive in the long run. Read on to learn more about home water filtration systems and the pros and cons of hiring a water filtration system professional. Types of Water Filtration ..read more

If you’ve been dealing with soap scum buildup or mineral crust on your shower heads, you have likely figured out you have hard water and need to treat it with a water softener for long lasting results — but what is a water softener, and how does a water softener work? For those unfamiliar with how to treat hard water, having a water softener installed may seem daunting and expensive. However, the good news is that in most cases, water softeners can easily be added to your existing plumbing — and often at a lower price than homeowners may realize. Though there are a number of different styles a ..read more

How does your skin feel when you step out of the shower?  Would you call it silky smooth or squeaky clean? Do you feel dry and itchy after bathing?  Do you have to lotion up every day to avoid itchiness and skin irritation? The water in your home can have significant effects on the condition of your skin, and it may all come down to whether you have hard water or soft water.   What Hard Water Can Do to Your Skin Soap Scum Hard water contains dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium. Those minerals make it harder for water to form a solution with soap, and it leaves behind ..read more

If you’re in one of the 15 million American households getting your water from a private well, the water your family uses for drinking, cooking, cleaning and bathing is your responsibility. Without EPA oversight and regulations like public water supplies have, and with your well water quality dependent on the groundwater around you, it can be challenging to ensure a clean water supply. Especially when you consider: 23% of private wells tested had at least one contaminant, according to recent U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) data. Over 7 million Americans get sick from water-borne illnesses every ..read more

You’ve made the decision to get a water softener to address all of your home’s hard water problems. Although you now know the answer to these problems, you may still be left with plenty of questions about what type of equipment you need and more importantly, where is the best place to have this equipment installed. Whether you have a full-sized basement, crawl space, closet, or another area in mind, there are many factors to consider when thinking about water softener installation. The First Step: Understanding Your Water Before you even think about installation, the very first thing you need ..read more