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Pelican Water Systems – Parts, Filters, Media
For the past several weeks, we have been getting calls from customers who need parts for their Pelican Water System. In case you don't know, Pelican Water Systems was founded in Deland, Florida in 2007 and went through Private Equity Financing before they were acquired and merged into Pentair Water Solutions in 2019. As of several weeks ago, I cannot find Pelican Water Systems anywhere, as they ...December 19, 2022 -
When Should I Change My Filters?
How to know when to change your water filters and why you should. Before we can discuss changing water filters. First, what is a water filter? Wikipedia defines “water filter” like this: “A water filter removes impurities by lowering contamination of water using a fine physical barrier, a chemical process, or a biological process.” Simply put, a water filter is a method used to filt...December 15, 2022 -
Case Study - Municipal Water Treatment
A study of how water treatment infrastructure compensates for growth in housing and industry.
September 30, 2021 -
DIY - How To Install A Whole House Filter
Step-by-step instructions and a quick video on how to install a Whole House Filtration System
February 2, 2021 -
Is Your Home Water Treatment System (HWTS) As Good As Your HVAC System?
Unless you live in a part of the country where the weather is always hot or always pretty cold, you most likely have some type of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System. In a modern home, that HVAC system may consist of the following components: Furnace Air Conditioner Humidifier Media Filter Electronic Air Cleaner or Ultraviolet Air Disin...November 5, 2020 -
Water Stores - 3 Critical Considerations When Starting Out
Water stores or water shops (as they are sometimes called) have been popping up across the USA for many years now. Many opportunists see what a gallon of water costs and realize that they can make a 2000% profit… or more. Ah, if it were really that simple. Now, don’t get me wrong – some of these water stores are v...October 1, 2020 -
Protect Yourself From Brain-Eating Amoebas
With all of this year's madness, 2020 will likely go down in history as one of the craziest years ever. To make matters worse, now city officials in Lake Jackson, Texas, have issued a disaster declaration on September 26, 2020, in response to drinking water contaminated with a brain-eating amoeba. The city is under a "do not use water order," and has requested an emergency declaration from the state.
September 29, 2020 -
Water For Dogs
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What is the Best Way to Remove Silica From Water?
Also known as silicon dioxide, or SiO2, silica is a crystalline compound that is an extremely common constituent in most rocks, minerals, and sand. Silica is formed by silicon and oxygen with another metal or mineral. Its levels range from 1 part per million to more than 100 parts per million.
June 8, 2020 -
Canadian Water May Not Be So Pristine
When we think of Canada, we think of vast expanses of forests and beautiful lakes and mountain streams. We think of it as a beautiful natural setting... and it is... except when it isn't! It was recently reported by AP Writer Martha Mendoza, that there are high concentrations of lead in the water. In fact, in some areas, the lead level is consistently higher than in Flint, Michigan. Mendoza re...November 6, 2019 -
The Government Will Fix My Water - Legal Vs. Safe
If you happen to believe that, you probably better stop reading this right about now. Many Americans don't even think twice about drinking a glass of water. However, a report recently released by the Environmental Working Group found more than 270 harmful contaminants in local drinking water across the nation. These substances are linked to cancer, damage to the brain and nervous system, h...October 28, 2019 -
Disaster Relief Shouldn't Be a Disaster Itself
Whenever a natural disaster strikes, it's human nature that we want to help, whether it be an earthquake, fire, tornado or hurricane. So, as in the case of the devastating Hurricane Dorian that recently decimated the Bahamas, many non-profits, churches, and NGO's are quick to help and one of the first things they do is send about a hundred trillion plastic bottles of water to the people who need ...September 24, 2019