Category: Hard Water

Hard Water, SpringWell Water Systems, Tips & How To, Water and Your Health, Water Filtration, Water Softening

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Explained: The Difference Between Salt-Based and Salt-Free Water Softeners (Updated August 13th, 2024) If you notice stains, watermarks or filmy residue on your sinks and bathtubs, you might have a problem with hard water. Hard water contains high levels of minerals such as calcium and magnesium and can wreak havoc in any household. Luckily, there’s […]

Contaminants, Hard Water, SpringWell Water Systems, Tips & How To, Water and Your Health, Water Filtration, Water Softening, Well Water

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Is a Whole-House Water Filter Right for You? (This Guide Will Help You Decide) Today’s homeowners are spoiled for choice when selecting a home water filter system. Water pitchers and refrigerator filters are easy to use, cost-effective, and convenient, with no installation required. Under-sink and countertop systems deliver fast, targeted filtration and are very space-efficient. […]

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What Is TDS & How To Test TDS It? Updated April 24th, 2024 Picture this: News just broke about a widespread lead contamination problem in your city. Haunted by the dark memories of the Flint water crisis, you begin scouring the internet, desperately trying to find a way to check if your water has been […]

Contaminants, Hard Water, Tips & How To, Water and Your Health, Water Filtration, Water Softening

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What Does Sulfur Water Smell Like & How To Get Rid of It? Updated: April 10th, 2024 Imagine coming home from a dreadful day at work. You draw a bathtub of hot water to unwind and forget about the day’s stresses. As the tub fills up, you smell a terrible rotten egg odor coming from […]

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How Much Water Should Your Water Softener Brine Tank Have? Your water softener works around the clock to produce “soft” water for your home. Tucked away in your basement or garage, it removes minerals that could damage your pipes, fixtures, appliances, skin, and hair. But if your softening device hasn’t been performing up to scratch […]

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Itchy After Your Shower? A Water Softener Could Be Your Saving Grace! Updated January 9th, 2024 There’s nothing like a steamy shower after a long day at work or an intense workout. As the warm water cascades over your body, it’s as if the day’s stresses suddenly disappear, leaving you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. But […]

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Unfiltered Tap Water and High Medical Expenses: Is There a Link? Think about how much you’ve spent on healthcare over the last year. Hundreds? Thousands? Or maybe you’ve lost track? What if someone told you your tap water may have contributed to that amount? You’d probably be skeptical, but research shows links between unfiltered drinking […]

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Is Softened Water Bad for Plants? Updated December 18th, 2023 There are many reasons to have softened water at home. From reducing limescale buildup in pipes and fixtures to keeping your skin and hair softer and cleaner, it can do a world of good in any household. But when it comes to watering your plants, […]