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…
Point of Use vs. Point of Entry Water Filters: Which is Right for Your Carolina Home?
When you are buying a new water treatment system from a dealer like NC Water Consultants, one decision you’ll have to make is whether you want a point of use or point of entry system. Each type of system serves a different purpose, and there are a few different things you’ll have to consider when…
Can Drinking Unfiltered Tap Water Increase a Child’s Risk of Developing Food Allergies?
According to the CDC, "The number of young people who had a food or digestive allergy increased 18 percent between 1997 and 2007." This is a dramatic rise that has continued in the years following this report. A recent study suggests that one of the possible explanations for the increase in food allergies is a…
A Broken City Water Pipe Could Lead to Serious Water Quality Issues at Home
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…
What Can Make Tap Water Corrosive and How Can You Fix the Problem?
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…
5 Great Benefits of Having Filtered Water in your North or South Carolina Home
When North and South Carolina homeowners install water filtration systems in their homes, they are often surprised to experience a number of unexpected benefits. The truth is that water filters can have a positive impact on everything from your health to your plumbing system and even your food! To prove our point, today we want…
If You Suffer From Dermatitis, Your Water Quality Might Be To Blame
If you or someone you know suffers from dermatitis, it can sometimes be difficult to uncover the cause. Although there are many possible things to blame, one possibility that often gets overlooked is your home’s water quality. Today we’re going to talk about how your home’s tap water might cause or worsen dermatitis and what…
How to Deal With Lead in Your Home’s Drinking Water
Although we now know that lead exposure can be detrimental to our health, there was a time that the health effects of lead were less known and the metal was used in many of our public and residential water systems. Because many of those systems are still used today, lead exposure in drinking water continues…
Ready for a Water Softener Replacement? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions Before Installing a New Unit
Is your water softener reaching the end of its life? If so, it’s time to start thinking about replacing it with a brand new system. And unlike people who are installing a water softener for the first time in their Carolina home, you have some unique insight into what you should look for in a…