Few things are more natural than getting your home’s water supply from the ground via a well. Some people believe that water from a well is the cleanest, purest form of water available. Unfortunately, this is not a fact, because they don’t realize where the water comes from. The ground is...
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Water is one of the most essential elements of human life – yet many of us do not drink nearly enough of it. Our bodies are made up of roughly 60% water. Naturally, to stay hydrated, it’s no surprise that the recommend amount of water the average human being should...
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A water softener is a relatively simple appliance, buts has its own set of factors as to where it should be installed. The unit needs to be on a flat, level surface, with easy accessibility to refill salt, and located near where your water enters your home. Ideally this would...
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If you have recently started researching how to ensure you’re getting the best water into your home with a treatment system, you likely have heard (or read about) “Point of Entry” (POE) and “Point of Use” (POU). These are relatively simple concepts presented on paper - but understanding the difference...
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With new technology comes new options. Just think how online shopping dramatically changed the multitude of things we may consider when making a new product purchase, but sometimes the overwhelming number of choices can seem exhausting. If you have made the decision to start looking into treating your home’s water supply,...
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Large home appliances require a little bit of maintenance and attention to keep them running efficiently. Your water softener system is no exception to ensure it provides softened water throughout your home. Fortunately, the system typically has pretty basic tasks, mostly revolving around remembering to keep enough salt in the...
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Owning a home that gets groundwater from a private well brings questions about what we should do to maintain quality water while avoiding safety and health concerns. Your Well and Home Maintenance When you think about it, it was not that many years ago when most homes in the rural Midwest did...
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Most times you can simply tell if a flat surface is clean by looking at it. But can you ensure it is truly clean just by visual inspection? As water treatment experts, we understand water with contaminants that are not visible to the naked eye are quite often the ones to...
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Have you ever wondered after pulling a steaming bag of popcorn out of the microwave why there was a large flood of steam, but the paper bag didn’t get soggy from the butter and moisture? That is because manufacturers line the inside of the bags with a man-made chemical compound...
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The end of summer brings chilly mornings, a return to school (for those who are going), and fluffy sweaters from the closet. Most homeowners generally know what to expect as the seasons change, but there are some things many overlook. For example, did you realize your home’s water quality can...
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