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Is Filtered Water Helpful for Colds and Flus?
One of the top reasons why homeowners choose to install residential water filtration...
What Are the Effects of Tannins in Tap Water?
Tannins are a form of decayed organic matter (primarily from vegetation) that dissolve into water....
How Does Chlorine Impact the Effectiveness of a Water Softener in Your North or South Carolina Home?
Water softeners rely on resin beads to remove hardness minerals from your water. As a result, the...
What are Total Dissolved Solids in Water?
Some of the most damaging tap water contaminants are too small for the naked eye to see. In order...
Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC’s) in Tap Water: Where They Come From and How to Remove Them
Whereas some water contaminants are known simply by their names (iron, arsenic, lead, sulfur,...
Does a Water Softener Waste Water?
When it comes to the water treatment industry, there are a few different myths and misconceptions...
What is a Water Softener’s Regeneration Cycle?
If you’re in the market for a new water softener, it’s helpful to know how the water softening...
Why is Fluoride Added to Drinking Water and How Can You Remove It?
The choice of whether or not to add fluoride to our nation’s drinking water is highly...
How Our Nation’s Aging Water Infrastructure Affects Water Quality in your Home
One of the biggest threats to the quality of our drinking water here in the Carolinas is our...
How do Nitrates Get in Drinking Water and what are Their Health Effects?
There are many different types of water contaminants, and each one can affect different types of...
Why are Water Filters so Beneficial for Use at Home?
Some people might mistakenly think that water treatment is something that only takes place at...
Why You Should Consider Removing Chloramine from Your Home’s Tap Water
In recent years, many water treatment plants across the country (including those in North...