Can (and should) you take your water treatment equipment with you when you move?
The purchase of water treatment equipment is an investment in your home. Obvious benefits of water treatment are the aesthetics of conditioned water: clear water, clean fixtures, soft skin and hair, great tasting water. The benefits extend past the aesthetics, though; treating the water can protect the home’s plumbing, faucets, tubs, sinks and water-using appliances […]
Disinfecting Your Water
In 1854 there was an outbreak of cholera in London. A doctor named John Snow was very intent on finding out the source of what was killing people. He went door to door to map out household deaths, and determined that what everyone had in common was they had all drawn water from the same […]
Dwindling Fresh Water Supply
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through its Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has recently issued several news releases that continue to reinforce worries about our fresh water supply. In a May 8th release they confirm that “Across most of the West, snowpack isn’t just low, it’s gone” and they add that for most […]
The Better Water Blog 1-Year Anniversary
Time really does fly when you’re having fun, doesn’t it? Over the last year, we have tried to bring you posts that help you understand, value and respect life’s most vital resource: water. We know some of you have been with us from the very beginning, and we’re really grateful for that. But for those […]
How do water softeners know when to regenerate? Time-initiated vs. Demand-initiated
Once people learn what water softeners can do to improve water quality, they often ask specific questions about the regeneration process. One of the most common topics is how the softener knows when to regenerate itself. Let’s examine two major categories of water softeners, time-initiated and demand-initiated. Time-Initiated Regenerating a water softener based on time […]
Silica in the Water Supply
A common concern among homeowners is the appearance of a white film on water using appliances and fixtures and etching of glassware. Most often, the culprit is calcium and magnesium, otherwise known as hardness, which can easily be treated with ion exchange. But in some cases, even with this type of treatment, the film and […]
Colors, odors and tastes—is your water changing with the seasons?
Another spring is here, a time of change and wonderment. The landscape changes, the types of birds one sees and the songs they sing change. Everything seems to burst with renewed life, including some water supplies! For well water users and some municipally supplied water users, a change in weather can create a change in […]
What Is Reverse Osmosis?
Reverse osmosis, also known as hyper filtration, is the finest filtration available today. It is the most common treatment technology used by premium bottled water companies. It is effective in eliminating or substantially reducing a very wide array of contaminants, and of all technologies used to treat drinking water in residential applications, it has the greatest […]
Types of Water Softeners
There are typically four different types of water softeners. The four types of water softeners are Ion exchange, salt free, reverse osmosis and magnetic. The Different Types of Water Softeners: Salt free water softeners are the preferred type by consumers. Salt free water softeners uses a filter so no chemicals, potassium or salt is required. […]
What you need to know about water softeners
Hard water contains calcium, magnesium, and other dissolved minerals. The water is safe to drink, but it can leave a residue on showers and dishes, and deposits inside appliances that use hot water. Over time, that buildup can affect performance and efficiency. Hard water can quickly clog a point-of-use filter, so you’ll need to use […]
