Radon is a radioactive gas that has no color, odor, or taste. It is found naturally in the soil in some places, and comes from the breakdown of uranium found naturally in the ground. As this element breaks down, radon gas forms and can easily seep into the air in homes, offices, schools, and any other…
Here at North Carolina Water Consultants, we offer a number of different water treatment products that are designed to take care of different types of problems with your home’s tap water. There is no one system that will take care of every possible problem with your water, so the type of system you install depends…
Whenever you drink water that has a strange taste, it’s almost always because there’s something in the water that shouldn’t be there. One of the most common taste-related complaints that homeowners have about their water is that it gives off a metallic flavor. If this is a problem in your home, you’re likely wondering where…
Water is one of our bodies’ most essential nutrients. Not only does drinking a lot of water keep us healthy in the present, but it also helps us age gracefully and prevents many common ailments in the future. But if your water is unfiltered, the contaminants that it contains might actually negatively impair the aging…
There are many different types of water filtration systems on the market, and it can be difficult to decide which one is right for your home in North or South Carolina. In order to help you through the process, today we’re going to talk about some of the most important things to think about when…
It's a well-known fact that water softeners have many great benefits. They protect your plumbing system from damage, improve your water heater's efficiency, eliminate limescale, help improve your skin and more. Unfortunately, there are a few unsubstantiated rumors about water softeners that can misinform homeowners about the value of installing softeners in their homes. Today…
Did you know that some water contaminants are more dangerous to our health when we breathe them in than they are when we drink them? This makes water quality an important issue not just for our drinking water, but also for the water that we use for showering. Today we’re going to talk about why…
Did you know that the quality of your home’s tap water can directly affect the lifespan of your home’s pipes and plumbing appliances? There are a number of different water quality issues that can cause all sorts of problems inside if your home’s pipes, leading to both clogging and water leaks. One such quality issue…
One of the biggest water quality issues that we face in the United States is the fact that our water infrastructure is extremely old. In many parts of the country, the pipes that are currently delivering water to homes have been in use for over a century. Many of these pipes are reaching their breaking…
