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Iron Removal - How to Remove Iron From Well Water?
Elevated levels of iron (often called "rust") is a common water quality issue for many well owners. The fact that iron makes up five percent of the earth's crust and elementary iron readily dissolves in groundwater is one of the reasons it is so prevalent in wells. Iron is dissolved from the rocks and minerals that form aquifers. Generally, the longer the groundwater is underground and flowing through cracks, crevices, and pores, the higher the concentration of iron is likely to be.May 4, 2023 -
What Kind of Filter Do I Need?
Elevated levels of iron (often called "rust") is a common water quality issue for many well owners. The fact that iron makes up five percent of the earth's crust and elementary iron readily dissolves in groundwater is one of the reasons it is so prevalent in wells. Iron is dissolved from the rocks and minerals that form aquifers. Generally, the longer the groundwater is underground and flowing through cracks, crevices, and pores, the higher the concentration of iron is likely to be.May 3, 2023 -
The Hard Truth About Salt-Free Water Softeners
NOTE: This is a 2023 update of a blog published in 2015. For over a decade, marketing companies have been selling customers on the idea of salt-free water softeners. It's unfortunate that salt-free water softeners don't really exist. The Encyclopaedia Britannica defines soft water as, “Water that is free from dissolved salts of such metals as calcium, iron, or magnesi...February 15, 2023 -
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...February 9, 2023 -
Why Bottled Water doesn't always mean Better Water
In recent years, bottled water has become increasingly popular. However, there are many reasons why drinking bottled water is not a smart choice for your health or our planet. The top 5 reasons you should avoid bottled water. 1. Money - With prices for single bottles ranging from $1-$5, buying bottled water can get expensive very quickly. And if you're buying multiple bottles...February 8, 2023 -
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 -
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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