Frequently Asked Questions

There are three types of water; Service Grade Water, Working Grade Water and Drinking Water. Service grade water is water used to water your lawn and plants and it requires no water treatment. Working grade water requires water treatments as it runs through your plumbing, water using appliances and fixtures.

These essential household systems will last longer and save you money when soft water is used. Drinking water is essential to our lives; since 75% of the human body is water, the water we drink and cook with must be of the highest quality.

Water hardness is confirmed by scale buildup on plumbing fixtures, by soap deposits on dishes and fabrics; hard water scale in your water heater and soap scum rings in sinks and bathtubs.

As water passes through the atmosphere in the form of rain, snow, hail, or fog, it picks up impurities and gases. And, because water is the universal solvent, it picks up even more impurities as it travels through the earth as ground water.

Water ‘hardness’ is caused by the minerals calcium and magnesium in ground and surface water. If either or both minerals are present in your water supply in high concentrations, the water is considered ‘hard.’ These minerals come from sedimentary rock such as limestone that dissolves into our water.

Iron filtration is a water treatment process that removes excess iron from water supplies. High iron levels can cause staining on fixtures, unpleasant taste, and clogged pipes. Installing an iron filtration system improves water quality and protects your plumbing.

Iron filtration is a water treatment process that removes iron and manganese from water supplies. Excess iron can cause staining, unpleasant taste, and damage to plumbing and appliances. Filtration systems use oxidation and mechanical filtration or chemical processes to eliminate iron particles, improving water clarity and preventing infrastructure problems.

Orange, Brown or black stains found in dishwasher or clothes washer are usually from high levels of manganese. Manganese that is dissolved in water can stain when the level is above .05mg/l. The dishwasher is a perfect machine to oxidize it because it heats it, agitates it and mixes the water with air. Manganese can also stain clothes in the washing machine, due to the same reasons. If bleach is added staining is worse.

Sulfur is a naturally occurring contaminant, which gives water a nasty rotten egg odor or taste. There are no known health effects; however sulfur is corrosive and can cause damage to your plumbing.

Water treatment systems filters and purifies water by removing contaminants such as iron, sediment, chlorine, and bacteria. Different systems use methods like filtration, softening, or UV sterilization to ensure clean, safe water for drinking and everyday use.

Commercial water treatment systems are designed for larger-scale applications, capable of handling high volumes of water with more robust filtration and treatment technologies. Residential systems are tailored to meet household water needs, typically smaller and focused on issues common in home water supplies.

Regular maintenance depends on system type and water quality but generally includes annual inspections, filter replacements, and system cleanings to ensure efficiency and longevity.

A reverse osmosis system provides advanced residential water treatment by effectively removing contaminants such as lead, chlorine, fluoride, sediments, and dissolved solids. This process ensures cleaner, safer drinking water with improved taste and odor, helping protect your family’s health.