Color is all around us. Rainbows. Art. Water? Yes, the water in a pool, lake and ocean is actually colorless but reflects color based on the environment around it and particles within it. So then what color is the water in your home or business? It may look colorless when it comes out of the…
Better Than Bottled
With the recent voluntary recall of bottled water from popular grocery and big box stores including Whole Foods, Walmart and Target, we wanted to remind you that there are other, more confident and less expensive choices than bottled water when choosing quality water for yourself and your family. If you haven’t heard the news, levels…
Are You Staying Hydrated This Summer?
Sunscreen – CHECK! Sunglasses – CHECK! Quality Water – MAYBE? You protect your skin and your eyes from the summer sun, but do you protect your body with quality water? We’ve all heard that you should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. However, studies show that youth only drink an average of 15-ounces…
April Showers have Brought More than Just May Flowers to the Country’s Water Quality
The recent wet weather has affected more than the trees and flowers. States all over the country are experiencing new and added compounds in the water impacted by runoff from these rain events. For example: Bacteria: lives in soil/vegetation and in the gastrointestinal tract of wild and farm-raised animals. Nitrates: fertilizers, manure, septic systems and…
Aesthetic Reasons to Get a Water Softener
Of course everyone needs and demands quality drinking water. But many people don’t consider the everyday aesthetic benefits to treated water. Only 1% of a household’s water is ingested. Most of the water we use in our homes is used for bathing, cleaning and cooking, not to mention our home’s appliances use of water including…
Language Barriers in Water Quality
Have you had your water tested recently? Did it seem like the Water Treatment Expert was speaking in a different language when they told you what was in your water? Many homeowners feel like they are back in high school chemistry class with words like: Radium 226 & 228 Selenium Chromium Arsenic Alkalinity Magnesium Chlorine…
WHAT IS RADON?
Radon is a radioactive gas that has no color, odor, or taste. It is found naturally in the soil in some places, and comes from the breakdown of uranium found naturally in the ground. As this element breaks down, radon gas forms and can easily seep into the air in homes, offices, schools, and any other…
How Often Should You Change the Media in an Activated Carbon Water Filter?
One of the best parts about water filtration systems is that they require very little maintenance. You can go months without even thinking about your filter, and it will continue to deliver high-quality tap water every day. But no water filtration system is completely maintenance-free. In activated carbon systems, for example, the media must be…
What is Water Quality? A Look at the Potential Issues Plaguing Your Water
Before you choose a water treatment system for your home, you should be aware of all of the potential problems that your water can face. Today we’re going to answer the question, “What is water quality?” and talk about some of the most common issues that plague the water in PA and NJ homes! Water…