The Waterboy Blog

Protect Your Dishware From Hard Water

Protect Your Dishware From Hard Water The holiday season is here, which means food, food, and more food. You’ll need to whip up a spooktacular dish for your neighbor’s Halloween party, and if you’ve decided to host Thanksgiving this year, every single dish you own …

Our Water Supply, Whole House Filtration System

Why is There Anything in My Water? The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. We need to make sure our water is clear and clean for our kids and family with the …

Real Estate: Adding Value with Whole House Water Filtration

Real Estate: Adding Value with Whole House Water Filtration When it comes to enhancing the value of your property, many homeowners focus on renovations like kitchen upgrades, bathroom remodels, or landscaping improvements. However, one often overlooked yet highly impactful upgrade is the installation of a …

The EPA Doesn’t Enforce Secondary Drinking Water Standards

The EPA Doesn’t Enforce Secondary Drinking Water Standards The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plays a crucial role in ensuring that the water flowing from our faucets and pipes is safe for showering, cooking, and drinking. The agency has implemented strict primary standards to regulate …

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 …

Why Water Softeners Aren’t Good for Southern Californians

Why Water SOFTENERS aren’t Good for Southern Californians There are so many reasons why people love living in Southern California. We have gorgeous weather year-round, beaches, mountains, and plenty of vibrant cities, including Los Angeles and San Diego. Unfortunately, we also have very hard water, …

What is Hard Water? How to Have better water with Filtration

What is Hard Water? How to Have better water with Filtration Hard water is water that has a high mineral content (in contrast with soft water). Hard water is formed when water percolates through deposits of calcium and magnesium-containing minerals such as limestone, chalk, and …