3 Ways To Improve Your Water This Summer!
In the United States, the month of July is filled with hot summer days and fun activities to celebrate the 4th of July. From fireworks displays to parades, picnics, and family reunions, it is crucial to stay properly hydrated. Whether you are spending time at the lake, the park, the pool, or at home, clean […]
Clean Water – 3 Ways To Prepare Your Home For Summer
Summertime is a wonderful time of year filled with long days by the pool, taking a long-overdue vacation, picnics in the park, and working in the yard. No matter what part of summer you enjoy best, there is a good chance clean, refreshing water will be a part of it. As you plant your favorite […]
Why Is Water Called The Universal Solvent?
Water is referred to as the universal solvent primarily due to its ability to dissolve more substances than any other liquid. Water Trivia Before diving into the science behind the phrase, let us start with water trivia. In this episode of water trivia, we will test your knowledge of water science. Key concepts explored will include […]
7 Signs You Need A Water Softener
Scale buildup on fixtures, glassware, teakettles, silverware, and coffee pots are all common signs you need a water softener. While these do not cover all of the signs, they tend to be some of the more visible ones a home or business owner associates with hard water. And while hard water is not the focus […]
What Is A Water Softener?
Perhaps the best place to start is by asking, “What is hard water?” To better understand a water softener it is helpful to first understand the concept of hard water. Knowing basic information such as the type of water and the water source can help identify what filtration may be needed in a home or […]
Hard Water: The Ultimate Guide
What Is Hard Water? Perhaps the best place to start in understanding hard water is to ask a few important questions. The first question to consider is, “Where does my water come from?” The second and equally important question is, “How does water get to my home or business?“ Two Important Questions Where does my […]
Top Water Sources – Where Does My Water Come From?
While this may sound like a silly question, it is important to understand our water sources. The water which many humans consume comes from two main water sources: surface and groundwater. Groundwater collects in underground pockets called aquifers, while surface water collects in lakes, streams, rivers, reservoirs, and oceans. A home or business typically sources […]
What Is Artesian Water?
If you have ever shopped for bottled water you might have stumbled across brands that advertise their water as “artesian water.” You might have also noticed that this water is quite a bit more expensive than the typical bottle of water. If the fancy label and high price had you scratching your head, you are […]
3 Areas Hard Water Costs You Money
While most people have heard the term “hard water”, many simply do not understand its impact. Regardless of whether you source water from a well or a public water system in a home or a business, there are 3 areas hard water costs you money. In the short term, the costs may be minimal, but […]
What Is An Unconfined Aquifer?
In this episode of water trivia, we will test your knowledge of aquifers. Key concepts explored will include aquifers and the water table. We will explore the differences between confined aquifers and unconfined aquifers. The true-false statement will serve to answer the question, what is an unconfined aquifer? True or False: The water table is […]