Many of us remain cognizant that water issues impact lots of communities around the country. But, how many of us worry about our local water? For example, recently, residents of Plainville, CT received a letter describing issues about the local water. Although officials confirmed that the local water supply remains completely safe, it begs the…
What is water damage and how does it impact your home? Water damage encompasses a range of possible issues caused from water intruding into your home. We categorize damage when water attacks (or damages) materials in your home. Generally water damage impacts the materials around a house, such as, rotting wood, rusting steel or the…
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…