Hexavalent chromium, which is also called hex chrome or chromium-6, is a metal used in a number of industrial processes including chrome plating, steel production, paint and cement making. Hex chrome is a potent human carcinogen and people are exposed to it by breathing contaminated air and, as in the case made famous by Erin [...]
It seems like I am getting this question several times a day: We have had a Pelican™* for 3 + years now. Our water tastes great, but it absolutely does NOT soften our water. Our showers heads clog, we have scale on the facets, etc. We have a hardness of about 15-17. If I could [...]
Marc asked why US Water does not offer Media Guard filters. The Water Doctor Replied: We used Media Guards by Canpro for about a year 6 or 7 years ago (a drawing of how the Media Guard integrates into a water softener system is pictured to the right. The fact that we REFUSE to use [...]
We received the following inquiry: We are building 3600 sq ft home, 2 adults and 2 small (but growing) kids will live in. we want softer water for bathing/showers – but also worry about drinking water safety… what is best solution? and most affordable solution? We are overwhelmed softener vs. osmosis vs deionization…? Can you [...]
Look, at US Water we sell salt free water water conditioners because (1) there is a big demand for them from the general public who regards salt as evil; (2) some states have banned water softeners; and (3) properly applied, they are excellent scale-prevention devices. If it sounds to you like salt-regenerated water softeners are [...]
Question: “I have nitrates in my well water and I am looking for options to fix this issue. By the way our well is like 30 feet deep.” – Wayne Hawley The Water Doctor Responded: Nitrates are often found in water supplies which are in areas where there is moderate to heavy use of fertilizers. [...]
We just now purchased a traditional water softener, and the difference is amazing. Hot showers again, with actual water pressure, no calcium deposits on the faucets, I can comb my hair easier. We definitely wasted our money with Easy Water.”
Pelican may be a water “conditioner” but to call it a water “softener” is extremely misleading to a consumer. I have tested both Easy Water and Pelican and can find no basis for claims that you will use less soaps and detergents or that you will have whiter and brighter clothes. I know that they have some glowing testimonials, but I wonder if some of the endorsements are by people who have seen these “little green men” as well.
Hello ‘Water Doctor’ Mark, I have spent a long time over the past couple of days doing what research I can on these saltless water conditioner. The whole issue has become confusing…but I’m trying desperately to properly evaluate my options. We have a nasty problem with scale and yet I DO NOT like soft water [...]
It seems that you may have to make a choice. Water Technology Magazine released information today which publishes the results of a new study recently pre-published in Environmental Health Perspectives which strongly suggests that exposure to fluoride may lower children’s intelligence. In this study, 512 children aged 8-13 years in two Chinese villages were studied and [...]
