Category: Water Quality
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What Does a Water Softener Do to Well Water?
Water softeners are exceedingly popular among homeowners who receive their supply from the government through their community. After all, even while previously treated, it can still be prone to mineral buildup, which can potentially damage appliances like dishwashers and washing machines. However, what does a water softener do to well water? Does well water have…
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How to Get Well Water Tested
Getting your well water tested is essential in assuring the health and safety of the people who intend to use it, regardless if they have the intention of drinking it or not. After all, there are toxic substances that may be present in your water that can cause severe allergic reactions even without ingesting it.…
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Is It Safe to Drink Well Water?
Most Americans rely on the federal or state government for their drinking water. This means that their drinking water is carefully regulated and supplied through their community. While that’s the case for the majority, 15% of the population relies on their own sources of water, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). There are 13…
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Water Hardness Test Kit — Best Buys
Why do you need a water hardness test kit? We will answer that question shortly, but first let’s cover the basics about water hardness, issues, and causes. Hard water can be an inconvenient condition to live with on a daily basis. One thing hard water does is it creates mineral buildup in your pipes, fixtures,…
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My Water Smells Like Eggs — Is It Dangerous?
When you go to the tap to get a glass of water, the last thing you want to experience is water that smells like eggs when you take a sip. To be more specific, what you may find is a rotten egg odor. If this happens, aside from the unpleasant sensation, the first thing you…
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How Safe Is Your Drinking Water?
Before you buy a car, you take it on a test drive and ask the dealer about its safety record. Before you undergo surgery, you get a second opinion from an independent specialist. And before you grill up a steak, you smell it to make sure it hasn’t gone bad. Every day, you take hundreds…
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Water Tastes Sweet — What Does it Mean?
If the water tastes sweet in your home, it may seem like there is cause for concern, especially if you’ve never noticed it before. And sometimes it takes a guest to point out a taste to water in your home that you may have become accustomed to. The good news is that there are some…
