According to statistics Americans are spending an estimated $15 billion each year on bottled water. Many people have decided that having a filtration system installed in one way to cut back both on costs and plastic bottle usage. Here are three reason a reverse osmosis water purification system may be a good choice to fulfill…

Hard water is typically caused by a buildup of ions from minerals such as calcium and magnesium. The dense elements can create scale and calcium deposits in water supply lines, which can eventually diminish the water supply. The buildup can also reduce the life of appliances and dull clothing. To reduce the mineral content in…

If you get your water from a rural source such as a privately-owned well or small water co-op, you will probably at some point realize that you have iron in your water. Iron in water is a prevalent condition so it might not be a cause for concern. However, in some situations, it could cause…

As a homeowner you have a lot to worry about. You need smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, sump pumps, back-ups and alarms for when they stop working. You should also concern yourself with the acidity level of your water. If you don’t live in an area where water is treated and filtered to be…

The number of homes in the United States with on-site septic systems is growing and one common concern for these homeowners is whether they can they can add a water softener to their system. This is an important question because the softening systems often affect the septic systems. If you have a septic system, is…

Many homeowners are happy with the results of their water softening systems, but a large number of homeowners don’t really understand what the appliance is and how it works. Unfortunately, this lack of familiarity with the softeners can lead to neglect and sometimes damage. The more you know about your own water softener, the better…

Having a quality water filtration system in your home helps to ensure that your water is clean and healthy. However, no single system is ideal for all homes and areas. Start the process by testing the water so that you can see which chemicals and impurities are present. This gives you a place to start…

When you are looking into a home water filtration system, you probably have a few contaminants in mind that you specifically want to remove. One that a lot of homeowners are concerned about is trichloroethylene (TCE). People can be exposed to this chemical via water, food and air, so ensuring proper filtration of your water…

A residential water filtration system helps to ensure that you are getting clean and purified water in your shower and from every faucet. It eliminates the need and cost of buying bottled water too. There are several factors to consider before getting this type of system to ensure that you make the best choice.

For many Americans, hard water is a fact of life. Minerals exist as ions and are gathered into the water from rocks and sediments it passes over as it seeps through the ground. Different areas contain different types of rocks, irons, and sediments. That is why different neighborhoods have different levels of hard water, even…