What To Expect With A New Home On Well Water
What To Expect With a New Home On Well Water Do you know what you can expect with a new home on well water? Buying or owning a home on well water does not need to be stressful, in fact, there are many benefits to having a home on a well vs. city-supplied water. […]
The Harmful Health Effects of Iron
The Harmful Health Effects of Iron in Drinking Water & How to Remove Them Clear looking water does not mean it does not contain unhealthy contaminants! National Water Service always tests for Iron (Ferric and Ferrous) at every service and free water quality testing appointments. You may be surprised with how much iron is in […]
Radon & Lung Cancer
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking and the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The public tends to think of lung cancer as occurring in only smokers, but that is far from the truth. Lung cancer in non-smokers is the 6th leading cause of cancer deaths in the […]
Sediment In Your Water?
Sediment is made up of tiny grains of organic materials like silt, sand, rust or clay. Sediment and Turbidity (tinier pieces of sediment) are naturally occurring. Sediment can increase in volume in water mains or pipes after a big rain storm. Both city water and well/groundwater have sediment present. An abundance of sediment will end […]
#1 Reason You Must Stop Drinking Tap Water!
A lot of attention, and rightfully so, is being paid to lead in our nations water supply. However, recently more contaminants are being tested for and found in our tap water. From different types of bacteria such as e-coli and coliform to fluoride and chlorine, our tap water is not what we expect it to […]
What is Reverse Osmosis?
Reverse Osmosis, or RO, by definition, is a technology that is used to remove a large majority of contaminants from water. RO’s remove impurities by pushing pressurized water through a semi-permeable membrane. A Reverse Osmosis water treatment system is capable of removing up to 99% of all contaminants from water. Contaminants include, but are not limited […]
What is Radon and is it in YOUR water?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas and comes from the natural breakdown or radioactive decay of uranium. It is usually found in igneous rock and soil, however well water may also be a source of radon. Radon is measured in Pico Curies per Liter (pCi/L). The EPA recommends that homes with Radon levels of […]