It seems like every day there is a town somewhere in the country that issues a boil-water alert due to E. coli contamination of tap water. A quick Google search shows that just this month, E. coli outbreaks were discovered in tap water on both coasts and in the Midwest. Exposure to E. coli can…
When it Comes Time for a Water Softener Replacement, Consider These 5 Questions
Is your water softener reaching the end of its operating life? If so, a replacement is on the horizon. Whether you were happy with your old system or you know you want to install something completely different, there are some things everyone should consider before every new installation. Today we’re going to help you through…
Unfiltered Tap water and Can Counteract the Benefits of Buying Organic Produce
As more information comes to light about the possible health effects of pesticides and other chemicals that are used while farming fruits and vegetables, more and more people are choosing to opt for organic produce. What many of these people don’t realize, however, is that if they do not filter their home’s tap water, they…
Why is My Tap Water Yellow?
There’s nothing quite as unpleasant as a glass of water that is anything but crystal clear. But when many homeowners in the Greater Philadelphia area turn on their taps, the water that comes out has a yellow tint. This leads to the obvious question, “Why is my tap water yellow?” Today we’re going to explain…
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…
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…
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 are Chemicals in Tap Water a Growing Concern for Pennsylvania and New Jersey Homeowners?
Chemicals are used for a number of different purposes all over the country every single day. And as the usage of chemicals increases, so does the risk of those chemicals getting into the water that we use for drinking and bathing in our homes. Today we’re going to talk about the growing concern behind chemicals…
10 Signs That Your Home Needs a Water Treatment System
Although nearly every homeowner can benefit from filtering and/or softening their tap water, water treatment systems are still not “standard” appliances like dishwashers and washing machines that can be found in almost every home. But the truth is that a water treatment system can solve many problems in your home that you might not have…