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Corrosion From Water

Corrosion is a complex series of reactions between the water and metal surfaces and materials in which the water is stored or transported. The corrosion process is an oxidation/reduction reaction that returns refined or processed metal to its more stable ore state. This process will …

3 Strategies for Saving Water at Your Business

Use low-flow faucets. Equip restroom or break-room faucets or showers with low-flow restrictors. A low-flow faucet aerator emits less than 1.5 gallons of water per minute compared with 2.2 gallons for standard faucets. Older toilets use nearly 5 gallons of water per flush, while newer …

How to Filter Well Water in Your Home

How to Filter Well Water in Your Home If the water you use at home comes from a well, you will likely have to filter it. This is because well water can include quite a few contaminants that you and your family should not be …

Teach Kids about Saving Water Everyday

There are many ways for you to teach your kids how to save water.  Teaching them to turn off the water while brushing their teeth and shortening their shower times are good examples of conserving water. “You use water every day at home. Brushing your …

What Does Hard Water Do to Your Clothes?

What Does Hard Water Do to Your Clothes? Don’t you just love how soft and bright your clothes look and feel when you pull them out of the dryer? Well, if you have hard water in your home, you might not get those newly-laundered happy …

Should I Buy a Waterboy If I’m Moving Soon?

Should I Buy a Waterboy If I’m Moving Soon? Purchasing a whole house water purification system, like a Waterboy, is an investment in your health and in the quality of the water that is a part of almost every aspect of your life. It cleans …

5 Reasons Why You Should Be Drinking Warm Water

5 Reasons Why You Should Be Drinking Warm Water Most people appreciate drinking cool water, especially on a hot day, but there are certain times when drinking very warm water is preferable. In fact, research suggests that drinking very warm water in the morning can …

Water Filters vs. Water Softeners

Water Filters vs. Water Softeners “Water treatment” refers to any modification made to raw water (water from an original source, such as a lake or river). Although they both fall under the term “water treatment, water filters are mainly used to provide clean, contaminant-free water …