Do you notice little particles floating around when you fill up a glass of water? Those particles are known as sediment, and they are certainly not a welcome sight for any homeowner. Luckily, there is a type of filtration system that’s designed specifically for that problem! Today we’re going to talk about how sediment gets…
How Can Your Home’s Water Quality Affect Allergy Symptoms?
Spring is often the worst season of the year for allergies. That’s because plants and flowers are in full bloom, and many common allergens like pollen and ragweed are released into the air outside. Springtime allergies are bad enough on their own, but there are certain water quality issues that can make your symptoms even…
What are the Effects that Hard Water Has on Your Home’s Energy Bills?
According toEnergy Star, approximately 25% of the average home’s energy bills goes to the operating costs of major home appliances like the water heater, washing machine and dishwasher. So if anything is affecting the efficiency of your home’s appliances, there’s a good chance that you’ll see a noticeable spike in your home’s energy costs. Today…
How Can Installing a Water Softener Improve Your Dishwasher’s Performance and Efficiency?
Many people are familiar with the effects that hard water has on water heaters, but another water-using appliance that’s less talked about when it comes to hard water problems is your dishwasher. Today we’re going to talk about why your dishwasher is affected by hard water and how installing a water softener can improve your…
How to Choose a Water Filtration System for Well Water
According to the EPA, approximately 15 percent of homes in America get their water from a private well. And because the quality of well water is not regulated by the EPA, many homeowners want to know what they need to do to ensure their tap water is safe to use and consume. In order to…
Arsenic in Drinking Water: What North and South Carolina Homeowners Need to Know
If you follow current events in water quality, one contaminant that you’re sure to come across at some point is arsenic. Because this is such a growing concern, many homeowners are curious about where arsenic comes from and what effects it has on our bodies. So today we’re going to talk about the effects of…
Hidden Water Contaminants: Why the Most Dangerous Contaminants are the Hardest to Detect
Many homeowners come to us because they notice strange tastes, odors or colors in their home's tap water. These are obvious signs of water contamination, and we offer many different products that will make tap water look, smell and taste just right. But what about the water contaminants that are mostly undetectable by human senses?…
pH Levels in Water: What They are and Why They Matter
Water quality is about more than just chemicals and contaminants. Your water’s pH levels, for example, can have a big effect on the safety of the water you use in your home. Today we’re going to talk about the effects of low and high pH levels in water and what you can do to neutralize…
Do Water Treatment Systems Remove Essential Minerals from Tap Water?
Having enough minerals in your diet is essential if you want to achieve optimal health. Minerals aid in many important bodily functions, and they help strengthen your bones, organs, blood cells and more. So when some people hear that water softeners and water filtration systems can remove minerals from water, they become concerned that filtered…