You can’t drink water from a water softener. Some may believe that water from a water softener, because of the use of salt to clean the media tank, contains too much sodium for consumption. In fact, most do not realize how little sodium is in soft water. The average amount of sodium in a quart…
CITY WATER TREATMENT – IS IT REALLY ENOUGH?
City water treatment facilities are an engineering marvel, and absolutely vital to the health and well-being of urban communities. The rivers, lakes, and groundwater that provide our water for drinking, hygiene, and more have varying degrees of contamination in the form of dirt or other natural impurities, bacteria, and parasites. Water must be treated to…
YOUR WELL WATER COULD BE AT RISK IN THE FALL
If you have well water, it is important to be aware of a potential problem you may have in the fall. As leaves fall and spent foliage dries in the autumn months, a blanket of organic debris accumulates and covers the ground. This not only means extra chores for you to do, it can also…
Tap Water Shouldn’t Smell like Rotten Eggs
Do you really want to cook with water that smells like rotten eggs? Are you okay with the idea of bathing in this water? How about washing your clothes? If the smell of rotten eggs takes over your home every time you turn on the water, it’s critical to pinpoint the cause and…
City Water Treatment – Is It Really Enough?
City water treatment facilities are an engineering marvel, and absolutely vital to the health and well-being of urban communities. The rivers, lakes, and groundwater that provide our water for drinking, hygiene, and more have varying degrees of contamination in the form of dirt or other natural impurities, bacteria, and parasites. Water must be treated to…
COMMON WATER PROBLEMS BY LOCATION
We hear all the time about local things, whether it is food preferences, sayings, or favorite pastimes. But water problems? Not so much. As it turns out, water problems do tend to change based on the particular region of the US. When you think in terms of geography, it only makes sense that coastline areas…
Protect Your COVID Remodel
The catastrophes that hard water perform on so many things are often discussed. From hair to shower fixtures, hard water can wreak havoc. A proactive approach to protecting your home from hard water damage is the first step in your making sure your bathroom fixtures, pipes, and other assets have long lives. Here are some…
Hague Iron Filter
Are you struggling with constant rust stains in your sink or on your laundry? Even though your water looks clear, it may be bringing dissolved iron into your home. Removing iron and sulfur no longer requires harsh chemicals or complicated equipment. Hague’s Iron Filter uses nature’s own oxidation process to remove the iron, so you…
Can Softened Water Be Too Slippery?
Our customers report noticing a big difference in their water, once they start using their Hague water conditioners. One thing they mention frequently is how smoothly softened water glides across the skin. Since softened water is free of the dissolved minerals contained in hard water, it is noticeably less abrasive. Many people will call soft…