The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is providing free water quality testing for residents that get their drinking water from domestic wells to inform them about potential health…
Reverse osmosis is one of the most effective forms of water filtration. It works by pushing water through a microscopically small filter material. This semi-permeable membrane has a pore size…
85% of homes in the United States have hard water and dealing with hard water requires an effective solution. Typically, homeowners choose between a salt-free water conditioner and a traditional…
You may not recognize the name PFAS, short for poly and perfluoroalkyl substances, but you likely have come into contact with it regularly, maybe multiple times a day. You might…
Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties are known for notoriously hard water Hard water problems can be a real hassle, especially for homeowners who may be unfamiliar with the issues it causes.
Total dissolved solids (TDS) are dissolved substances that get into your water supply from natural and human sources. They include calcium, nitrates, chlorides and more. High levels of TDS can…
Just moved into a home with a private well? Or considering buying a property with an existing well? The below might be of interest to you. What Is Well Water?…
Traditional Versus Salt-Free Water Softeners Traditional Water Softener A traditional water softener, also called an ion-exchange water softening system, removes calcium and magnesium. It uses negatively charged resin beads to…
Filtered vs. Bottled Water – Which is Best?
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“Drink more water … drink more water.” It’s a common message in the media these days, especially since drinking water has been proven to have many health benefits. What many people don’t know, however, is that hidden contaminants in the water they drink could actually be sabotaging their health instead of improving it.
If you find that your sinks are riddled with stains and your skin is dry and itchy, you might have a problem with hard water. If so, you might need a water softener.
We’ve finally learned our lesson. Drinking more water is a smart and healthy decision! But, you still have a lot of choices when it comes to what kind of water you drink. Bottled? Distilled? Natural spring water? Tap water?
What’s twice the size of Texas, floating in the Pacific and consists of nothing but plastic garbage? The great Plastic Vortex of the Pacific
What’s in your drinking water? Whether you’re wondering if your water is safe or just what that weird smell is, a new tool is now available that could help.
Chlorines health effects have been debated for decades. However, most experts now agree that there are some significant health risks related to chlorinated water as well as the chlorinated by-products.
Notes: looking at the current water crises in Santa Barbara, it has become ever apparent that having an efficient water softener is key. We all want to do our part in water conservation and in a time where watering your lawn is taboo, some think that removing their backwashing water softener is the answer. This is a misconception and the amount of chemicals and cleaning product to fight hardness is much more expensive and worse on the environment. The answer is installing an efficient water softener. Our quality units have programmable options that can bring the regeneration cycle from 80-100 gallons to 20.
Don’t be fooled! While many of the devices do exist, they are referred to as “descalers” in the water treatment industry, not softeners.
