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The Hazards of Hard Water

Monday, November 4th, 2024
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Not all water is the same. While of course the majority of what runs through your pipes will always be H2O, just hydrogen and oxygen, the amazing thing about water is that it is a miraculous solvent. It’s extremely good at dissolving little bits of everything it passes through, and then it carries those bits along with it as it enters your home and flows through your plumbing.

You might have heard something about this, but chances are, you don’t know the whole story. We’re talking about hard water. What are the hazards it poses? What can you do about it? Do you need a water softening system? Here are some facts.

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What Contaminants Can a Whole-Home Water Filter Remove?

Monday, October 9th, 2023
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If you’re not happy with the quality, safety, smell, taste, or clarity of the water coming from your municipal supply or your well, it’s time to get a water filter. But there are so many things that might be in your water, and so many different water filtration systems! What should you choose?

A whole-home water filter is ideal, providing a safety net right where the water enters your home. But what contaminants can it remove?

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