by Sam Schmidt | Aug 26, 2022 | Drinking Water, Water Quality
You turn on the tap, expecting a refreshing drink of water, but what comes out might not be as safe as you think. Tap water can contain all sorts of contaminants, from lead and arsenic to parasites and bacteria. In fact, tap water is often purported as safe to drink....
by Sam Schmidt | Aug 17, 2022 | Bottled Water, Water Quality
The Bottled water industry is a small industry – Totally FALSE The two largest players in the bottled water industry are Coke and Pepsi. Not only is the bottled water industry a massive $10 billion per year industry — it is also the fastest-growing beverage...
by Sam Schmidt | Aug 15, 2022 | Hard Water Problems, Water Softeners
Perhaps you’ve found yourself complaining about the quality of your last replaced kitchen appliance. Maybe you called the technician to repair your dishwasher or washing machine only to find out that you have to replace the equipment yet again. Is it that they just...
by Sam Schmidt | Aug 12, 2022 | Hard Water Problems, Water Softeners
Laundry appliances, like every other household appliance, are prone to damages if they are used regularly. Unsurprisingly, the quality of water flowing through these appliances can contribute to their damage over a long period. Therefore, it’s important to consciously...
by Sam Schmidt | Aug 10, 2022 | Hard Water Problems, Water Softeners
Most people don’t really pay much attention to the water heater in the bathroom until there’s a problem with it. Most automatically consider the water heater to be in good condition as long as it delivers hot water when they need it. However, just like all other...
by Sam Schmidt | Aug 8, 2022 | Hard Water Problems, Water Softeners
Although the bathroom occupies a small space in your house, it accommodates numerous fittings and fixtures. A typical bathroom consists of a shower system (including a tub and toilet seat), faucets, pipework, and fittings. These bathroom components, or fixtures, are...
by Sam Schmidt | Aug 5, 2022 | Hard Water Problems, Water Softeners
Many water treatment companies will tell you that the average cost of a water softener is around $3000 for a base model, and $8,000 or more for larger more advanced models. This is complete nonsense!! Many water treatment companies will also push...
by Sam Schmidt | Aug 3, 2022 | Bottled Water
Government standards for bottled water are actually less strict than for tap water. These federal regulations only require bottled water companies to test for a few of the hundreds of known chemical contaminants that may possible be in the water. Bottled water is also...
by Sam Schmidt | Aug 1, 2022 | Water Quality
When your water comes from a city, county or municipal water system, it is tested for contamination regulated by standards set by the federal government, contaminates such as microbial pathogens, radioactive elements and organic and inorganic toxic chemicals. It is...
by Sam Schmidt | Jul 30, 2022 | Hard Water Problems, Water Softeners
Hard water problems can be a real problem. Solving those problems can greatly improve your family’s quality of life. Hard water is water containing high mineral counts. Groundwater often moves through limestone where it picks up calcium and magnesium deposits....
