Water heater manufacturers, such as Rinnai, are smart. They recognize that hard water can cause some big problems, like damaging the heat exchanger. Your well water and even your city water have varying levels of rock in the water. This dissolved rock precipitates back out as rock and produce scale- a white buildup that you Read the full article…
Water Softener – Salt or No Salt?
We know you don’t want to buy salt for your water softener. But the truth is, there isn’t anything better on the market yet that treats hard water as effectively. I say “yet” because the technology is coming. When? Who knows. And who ever figures that out is going to make a ton of money. Read the full article…
How to Chlorinate a Private Well – 10 easy steps!
If you are chlorinating your well, chances are you have tested positive for bacteria. The well chlorination process is simple, but time consuming. Tests fail because: #1 – people don’t add enough chlorine and #2- don’t give enough contact time. So be patient! This takes at least TWO DAYS! STEP ONE: Get your supplies together…Bleach Read the full article…
Harmful Chemical in Plastic Water Bottles
Bisphenol-A Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical used to make polycarbonate plastics. Polycarbonate plastic is used commonly to make plastic water bottles. However, BPA can also be found in: • soup cans • shower curtains • other household items The concerns for the use of Bisphenol-A [BPA] that have been developing for some time now is Read the full article…
Chromium-6: A Probable Carcinogen
Chromium-6: A Probable Carcinogen Found in 31 city waters, including New Haven, CT Hexavalent chromium, or “Chromium-6” was recently detected in 31 city waters after The Environmental Working Group, or EWG, completed a study of 35 cities across the country. Of the 35 cities tested, 31 had detectable levels of chromium-6, with 25 cities including Read the full article…
Bacteria, Organisms and Cysts in Your Water- Oh My!
City water does not mean safe water. In fact, despite the widespread use of chlorination for municipal disinfection, a number of organisms are resistant to chlorine such as cryptosporidium, Giardia lamblia and Legionelloss. Well water frequently tests positive for coliform bacteria especially when the well has been inactive due to foreclosures. Luckily, the solution is Read the full article…