If you’re relatively new to the world of water treatment, you might not be clear about the differences between water filtration systems and water softeners. Both types of systems will improve the quality of your tap water, but they do so in different ways. So do you need both a water softener and a whole…
How Does Hard Water Build Up in Pipes and What Problems Does It Create?
One of the worst things about having hard water in your home is that it can wreak havoc on your plumbing system. That includes not only your water heater and plumbing fixtures, but your pipes as well. Today we’re going to talk about how hard water builds up in your pipes and the effects that…
Can You Use Fridge Water Filters as Your Sole Source of Water Filtration at Home?
When you’re searching for a new refrigerator, you’ll come across a number of models that feature filtered water dispensers. These units contain an internal water filter that drinking water passes through before it is dispensed into your glass. But how effective are these fridge filters at removing contaminants from your drinking water? Today we’re going…
Is a Whole House Water Filtration System Right for Me? 4 Situations When the Answer is “Yes!”
There are many different ways that you can filter the water in your home. Your options range from rudimentary solutions like a water pitcher filter to highly advanced solutions like a whole house filtration system. If you’ve never had an advanced filtration system installed in your home, you might be wondering, “Is a whole house…
Water Softener vs. Water Filter: What’s the Difference Between the Two?
In general, water treatment systems can be broken down into two basic categories: water softeners and water filters. The type that’s right for you will depend entirely on what’s in your water and what you want to get out of the system(s) you install. Today we’re going to talk about the differences of a water…
Point of Use vs. Point of Entry Water Filters: Which is Right for Your Pennsylvania or New Jersey Home?
When you are buying a new water treatment system from a dealer like EPA Water, one decision you’ll have to make is whether you want a point of use or point of entry system. Each type of system serves a different purpose, and there are a few different things you’ll have to consider when choosing…
How Can a Water Sediment Filter Improve Water Quality and Protect your Treatment Systems?
A large majority of the contaminants that affect your home’s water quality are tiny and invisible to the human eye. Sediment, however, is one type of contaminant that is large enough to not only affect your health, but also clog up and damage your plumbing appliances. Today we’re going to talk about where sediment comes…
What are Total Dissolved Solids in Water?
Some of the most damaging tap water contaminants are too small for the naked eye to see. In order to get a general idea of your water quality, these tiny contaminants are often grouped into a measurement known as total dissolved solids. Today we’re going to talk about what total dissolved solids are and the…
Point of Use vs. Point of Entry Water Filters: Which One is Right for your Home?
There are many different types of water filtration systems on the market, but they generally fall into one of two categories: point of use and point of entry. Today we’re going to talk about the differences between point of use vs. point of entry water filters and how to choose which category of filter is…