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 Softener Efficiency: How Choosing the Right Unit Can Improve Your Home’s Efficiency Levels
Any time that you install a major new appliance in your home, you might be worried about increasing your home’s energy consumption. However, this thought shouldn’t prevent you from experiencing the many benefits of installing a water softener in your home. Today we’re going to talk about how choosing a high-efficiency water softener like the…
Why is My Tap Water Yellow?
There’s nothing quite as unpleasant as a glass of water that is anything but crystal clear. But when many homeowners in the Carolinas turn on their taps, the water that comes out has a yellow tint. This leads to the obvious question, “Why is my tap water yellow?” Today we’re going to explain why your…
Why is Chloramine in Drinking Water and What Are It’s Health Effects?
Have you ever heard of chloramine? Although it’s not the most commonly known chemical, it’s added to the water in 1 in 5 homes in America! Given how prevalent this chemical is, many North and South Carolina will likely be curious about why it’s in their water and whether or not it is safe to…
Is a Whole House Water Filtration System Right for Me? 4 Situations When the Answer is “Yes!”
There are many different ways that you can filter the water in your home. Your options range from rudimentary solutions like a water pitcher filter to highly advanced solutions like a whole house filtration system. If you’ve never had an advanced filtration system installed in your home, you might be wondering, “Is a whole house…
Where Does Tap Water Get Its Distinct Taste?
Water is supposed to be a flavorless drink. So when homeowners in North and South Carolina notice that their tap water has a distinct taste, they can become confused and concerned. We here at North Carolina Water Consultants want to help you understand why your water tastes the way it does, so today we’re going…
Is Bacteria Lurking in Your Tap Water? Important Info for Homeowners in the Carolinas
Often times, the most we worry about bacteria is when we wash our hands after using the bathroom or handling something like raw meat. But did you know that we can also be exposed to bacteria when using tap water? Today we’re going to talk about some of the types of bacteria that can be…
What to Think About Before Your Water Softener Installation
Have you decided that you’d like a water softener installed in your home in North or South Carolina? That’s great! But before you move forward with the installation, we want to make sure you have all your bases covered. So today we’re going talk about what to think about before having a water softener installation…
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…