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…
Arsenic in Drinking Water: What Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey Homeowners Need to Know
If you follow current events in water quality, one contaminant that you’re sure to come across at some point is arsenic. Because this is such a growing concern, many homeowners are curious about where arsenic comes from and what effects it has on our bodies. So today we’re going to talk about the effects of…
How Does Algae in Lakes and Rivers Affect Drinking Water at Home?
Given the fact that we can simply lift a handle and have access to water, it can be easy to forget that all tap water originates somewhere out in the environment. And as it turns out, the conditions of source water in lakes and rivers can have major effects on the quality of our water…
Why We Recommend Hague Quality Water’s Water Treatment Products
As a company that services and installs water treatment systems all over Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, we here at EPA Water have worked with products from nearly every manufacturer you can think of. But the one company that we continue to recommend over the rest is Hague Quality Water. Today we’re going to introduce…
How Can Your Home’s Water Quality Affect Your Hair?
Have you ever taken a shower at a new place, such as a hotel or a friend’s house, and noticed that your hair feels differently afterwards than it does when you shower at home? As it turns out, there are some very common water contaminants that can negatively affect the look, feel and general healthiness…
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Water Softeners
Water softeners are growing in popularity, but they still aren’t an appliance that’s found in every Pennsylvania or New Jersey home. As such, many homeowners are less familiar with water softeners than they are with other major home appliances. We want to help you best understand what a water softener can do for your home,…
How Can Your Home’s Water Quality Affect Your Hair?
Your home’s water quality isn’t just about the water you use for drinking. When we shower, our bodies come into contact with a whole lot of tap water, which can have some surprising effects if you don’t have a water softener or filtration system. One noticeable issue with showering in unfiltered tap water is that…
What is a Water Softener Bypass Valve and When Would You Want to Use It?
A water softener serves many different purposes, so there is rarely a time that you’d want to “turn it off.” But occasionally situations arise where your water softener is not necessary or you need to shut off your system. Since your water softener is attached to your home’s water supply, this might seem difficult to…