Storms Can Affect Your Water Supply
Recent storms and heavy rainfall across many areas have raised concerns about water quality for homeowners. Whether your home relies on municipal water or a private well, storms can introduce…
Is Well Water Hard or Soft?
Homeowners relying on well water often ask an important question: Is well water typically hard or soft? The simple answer is: well water is always hard. Several factors influence the…
If Santa Barbara Has Clean Water, Why Do You Need Matilija?
The recently published 2025 Annual Water Quality Report from the City of Santa Barbara confirms the city’s ongoing commitment to providing safe drinking water that meets all state and federal…
What are PFAS or “Forever Chemicals?”
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…
Need to Know Facts on Well Water
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 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…
Santa Barbara Water Reports
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