Congratulations to EPA Water Consultants for being honored at the Hague National Dealer Convention in Scottsdale, AZ. Eddie Bonge, Owner was awarded as the number one “Top Dealer/Sales Representative” and the company was awarded as one of the “Top Ten Dealerships.” Husband and wife team, Eddie and Debbie, attended the convention to continually provide their…
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…
Is There a Connection Between Tap Water Quality and Autism?
For the past few decades, the amount of children who have been diagnosed with autism has risen dramatically. Between 2000 and 2010 alone, the prevalence of the developmental disorder rose from 1 in every 150 children to 1 in every 68 children. According to some scientists, one of the contributing factors to this increase is…
What is the Rotten Egg Smell in Well Water?
When it comes to water quality, one of the most common complaints that we hear from homeowners about their private wells is that their water smells like rotten eggs. Not only does this smell make it difficult to drink your tap water, but it can also cause you to worry about what’s in your water….
How Can Water Softener Resin Beds Go Bad and When Do They Need to be Replaced?
Water softeners do not require a whole lot of your attention. For the most part, they operate in the background while you enjoy the fruits of their labor. But under certain conditions, your water softener’s resin bed may stop working properly and a replacement will be required. Today we’re going to talk about what a…
Can a Water Softener Remove Iron from the Tap Water in your Greater Philadelphia Area Home?
Water softeners serve a specific purpose: they remove hardness minerals from your tap water. But as it turns out, the ion exchange process that’s used by water softeners can also remove traces of a few other types of water contaminants, including iron. Today we’re going to talk about whether or not a water softener alone…
How do Nitrates Get in Drinking Water and what are Their Health Effects?
There are many different types of water contaminants, and each one can affect different types of people in different ways. One type of contaminant that is particularly problematic for infants and pregnant women is nitrates. Today we’re going to talk about how nitrates get into drinking water and the various health effects that they can…