It’s back to school time! An easy way to keep your students’ minds alert is to stay hydrated by drinking water. Water plays an important role in the function of the cells and organs of our bodies – including our brains. Water carries oxygen to our brains, allowing it to communicate with our bodies. Even…
The water treatment industry provides solutions to improve in-home water quality, through the sales, installation, and servicing of water treatment equipment. This service-based industry has seen a steady increase over the last several years and is projected to continue with its positive upward trajectory. Helping families achieve clean, clear drinking water is, quite possibly, one…
Municipalities use chlorine as a disinfectant to keep our drinking water safe from bacteria as it travels through pipes to our homes. Chlorine plays an important role in protecting your water from contamination and to stop the spread of disease. Chlorination was first used in 1905 when a contaminated water supply caused a serious typhoid…
We all use water every day. It is vital for so many aspects of our daily lives, from hydration to cooking, cleaning, and bathing. If you are drawing your water from a well, knowing the quality of water that is coming out of your tap is crucial to your family’s health. Well Water Testing Health…
Recently, W5 aired a program investigating the possibility of asbestos in Canadian drinking water. The concern stems from asbestos concrete pipes that were used as part of the water infrastructure across the country. As these pipes age they become brittle and break, causing asbestos fibres to leach into our drinking water. Asbestos has a long…
Regeneration is a vital process in the functioning of your water softener, and a water softener cannot properly regenerate without salt. The salt, which is stored in your brine tank, must be kept at a certain level for your system to regenerate correctly. The type of water softener, size of the brine tank, water hardness,…
Your home might be experiencing some of the tell-tale signs of hard water, but you might be wondering if you need to do anything about it and if a water softener is worth the money. In this blog, we will explore the pros and cons of water softeners and their cost implications. What Are the…
Water Conditioners seem to be the latest trend on the water treatment market, but are they all they’re cracked up to be? Depending on what you are looking for in a water treatment product, they might not be. Without the proper information, you may end up with a water treatment system that doesn’t fit your…
Many homeowners install point-of-use Reverse Osmosis systems at their kitchen sinks to provide clean, purified drinking water for their families. However, whole-home RO systems can be used to provide the same purified water to every tap in your home. A whole-home RO, also known as a point-of-entry system, is typically installed in your utility room,…
Many people enjoy the benefits of having softened water in their home, including easier cleaning, better skin and hair, and longer lasting appliances. However, softened water is not ideal for houseplants, lawns, and gardens. A water softener works by removing the minerals that cause hardness, such as calcium and magnesium, which plants benefit from. Also,…