The Waterboy Blog

What is KDF with Iron and Chlorine Removal?

Founded in 1984, KDF Fluid Treatment extends a water system’s life and takes away iron, chlorine and other harmful contaminants.  It is also non toxic cheaper in the long run because there is less maintenance for the system. 98% of contaminants are removed with the …

Why Your Well Water Needs to Be Filtered

Why Your Well Water Needs to Be Filtered In 1974, Congress passed a landmark bill that has gone a long way toward protecting the health of U.S. citizens. The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 authorized the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish and …

How Does Carbon Clean Water?

HOW DOES CARBON CLEAN WATER? If you are looking at water filtration systems, like our WATERBOY Whole House System, you will probably notice that most systems rely on something called “carbon filtering.” At Superior Water, we offer three stages of filtration, and activated carbon represents …

POE vs. POU Water Filtration Differences

POE vs. POU Water Filtration Differences There are some very distinct differences between point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) water treatment products. When looking to treat your own water at home, understanding the differences between point-of-use (POU) or point-of-entry (POE) systems can help you find the …

Enjoying the Health Benefits of Filtered Water

What Are the Health Benefits of Filtered Water We all know that water is good for us.  But only ‘good’ water is good for us.  Consuming an adequate amount good, clean, filtered water each day is an essential component in the optimal functioning of your …

Quality of Drinking Water

There are many possible contaminants that may be in untreated water. These include microorganisms such as viruses, protozoa, and bacteria; inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals; organic chemical contaminants from industrial processes and petroleum use; pesticides and herbicides; and radioactive contaminants. Water quality also …

How to Conserve Water at Home

How to Conserve Water at Home There are 167 plastic water bottles used annually and only 38 of those get recycled. Oil is used to make these water bottles, but can instead be used to fuel 1.3 million cars as well as 190,000 homes each …

The Effects of Hard Water on Our Skin

Hard water, as opposed to soft water, is water with a higher-than-normal mineral content. Dry skin is one of the most common effects of hard water on skin. Since hard water makes it more difficult to rinse soaps and shampoos from the skin’s surface, the …

Tips for Water Conservation Inside the Home

Kitchen: Upgrade your dishwasher; the average dishwasher uses 9.3 gallons a load, but that high-efficiency models use only 5 to 7 gallons a load. Run your dishwasher only when full. Pre-rinse dishwasher loads in a bowl instead of under a tap; this will save you …

Are There Sediments In Your Drinking Water?

How do you know if your tap water is truly safe to drink? You can actually tell a lot about the health of your water by its look and smell. One risk with tap water is that it could include unhealthy sediments. If you notice …