Many of the most common tap water contaminants come from source water supplies (lakes, rivers, etc.) or are introduced into the water as it is treated and delivered to your home. Either way, these types of contaminants are already present by the time the water gets to your house. There is another category of contaminants,…
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 Does Hard Water Affect the Faucets in Your Pennsylvania or New Jersey Home?
Hard water can be very problematic in your home, and it tends to cause the biggest issues on the surfaces that your tap water comes into most frequent contact with. Your faucets certainly fall into that category, because they are responsible for delivering a large majority of the water that you use at home. Today…
What Are the Effects of Chemicals in Our Tap Water?
As more and more chemicals are used within the United States, the risk of those chemicals contaminating our water supplies continues to rise. These chemicals can have some serious consequences when it comes to quality of the water in your home. Today we’re going to talk about the effects of chemicals in our tap water…
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…
Types of Water Filtration Systems Available to Homeowners in PA and NJ
After you’ve decided that you want to improve your home’s water quality, one of the first questions you’ll have is, “What type of water filtration system should I install?” There are many different types of filtration systems out there, so it’s important to be familiar with your options so you can make an informed decision….
Do Water Softeners Reduce Water Pressure in Pennsylvania and New Jersey Homes?
When you install a water softener in your home, you are changing the way that water flows through your pipes. Instead of flowing directly to your taps, your water will first go through your water softener’s tank soon after it enters your home. Some homeowners wonder whether or not this disruption in the flow of…
Pharmaceutical Drugs in Drinking Water and Their Possible Health Effects
The use of pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise in America. According to the Mayo Clinic, the amount of Americans who take at least one prescription drug rose from 48 percent to 70 percent between 2007 and 2013 alone. One unexpected side effect of this increased usage of pharmaceutical drugs is that they are turning…