We all learned in school that water is the most important substance on Earth. Now, as a homeowner, we tend to forget about our water, but it still remains the most important substance. As a result, especially for homes that rely on private wells, well water testing is also a very important part of home…
Everyone homeowners wants clean, safe home water. After all, we rely on water for everything. From cooking and cleaning to drinking and bathing, water remains essential for everyday things. As a result, we all want the best water purity in our homes. However, water contains impurities. Although most impurities derive from the environment and do…
Do you have safe drinking water? Many families and households around the state of Connecticut (and country) simply assume their home provides safe drinking water. And for the most part, our local water remains generally pretty safe. Although the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the quality and safety of water, issues continually occur around…
Clean water remains one of life’s true necessities. From Flint, MI to our own backyard in Plainville, CT, a variety of factors impact water quality and the ability to provide clean water in your home. After all, we use clean water for drinking, cooking, bathing, cleaning and more! At the core of obtaining clean water…
Why does well water maintenance and testing matter? First and foremost, well water maintenance helps ensure safe drinking water. Plus, since 25% of Connecticut residents rely on well water, homeowners need assurances their families drink safe water. Furthermore, almost 40% of the U.S. population relies on well water for their main drinking (and cleaning) supply.…
Did you know about 25% of people in Connecticut rely on residential wells for their daily water? Plus, private wells used for consumption in homes have no oversight or regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As a result, nearly ¼ of homeowners in Connecticut are responsible for testing their water quality, maintaining their wells…
Worried about cloudy drinking water? Not sure how cloudy is too cloudy? Turbidity measures the cloudiness of liquids and acts as a basic indicator of water quality. From lead or mercury to other toxins, which may come out of our home taps, water quality remains extremely important. Every location differs, but a variety of factors…
What is purified water? How does it differ from distilled water? What are the benefits or differences between purified and distilled water? Unfortunately, the topic of clean drinking water continues to hit the news. Although municipal or tap water varies by state and community, every household should understand the quality of their home water. What…
Water pollution harms everyone. From dirty lakes and streams to contaminated bottle water, pollution potentially impacts our everyday health. As a result, many homeowners consider water purification as a way of protecting the health of their families. Why water purification? Water purification removes contaminants. Purified water results in clean drinking water ready for consumption. For…
What is water hardness? Water hardness refers to our home and city water containing elevated amounts of minerals. For example, typically, hard water contains dissolved compounds of calcium and magnesium or occasionally other metallic elements. However, homeowners should note that hard water is a natural occurrence. Water hardness derives from minerals (i.e., calcium and magnesium)…