Potomac River Sewage Spill: Is Your Water Safe from E. Coli?
BREAKING NEWS: A major sewage spill has released millions of gallons of raw wastewater into the Potomac River, raising serious concerns for homeowners across Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. If you live in Potomac River Basin, Montgomery County, Howard County, Fairfax County, or Loudoun County—especially if you rely on a private well—you might be asking: […]
Why Does My Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs? (And How to Fix It)
There is nothing worse than turning on your shower and being hit with the overwhelming stench of rotten eggs. It makes you feel unclean, it’s embarrassing when guests visit, and it makes drinking your tap water impossible. If your water smells like sulfur, you are not alone. In Maryland and Northern Virginia, this is one […]
Does Hard Water Cause Hair Loss? The Truth & The Fix
You buy salon-quality shampoo. You take biotin supplements. You use expensive masks. But your hair still feels like straw, breaks easily, and seems to be thinning. If you live in Maryland or Northern Virginia, the problem likely isn’t your products. It’s your water. “Hard Water Hair” is a real condition caused by high levels of […]
Well Pump Maintenance: 5 Simple Checks Every Homeowner Should Do
If you are like most homeowners in Maryland and Virginia, you probably don’t think about your well pump until the water stops running. By then, it’s usually an expensive emergency repair. While submersible well pumps are designed to run for years without much attention, a little preventative maintenance can extend their life and save you […]
Well Water vs City Water: What’s the Difference & Which Is Better for Your Home?
Choosing between well water and city water impacts your water quality, safety, cost, and long-term maintenance. Homeowners across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia rely on both sources — but each comes with unique challenges. Understanding the differences between well water vs city water helps you determine whether a water treatment system is necessary and […]
5 Essential Benefits of Effective Water Treatment for Your Home
Introduction Water treatment plays a vital role in protecting the quality, safety, and comfort of your home’s water supply. Across the United States, homeowners rely on clean water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Even though municipal systems work hard to purify water before distribution, contaminants can still enter your home through […]
Taking Control of your Water
If you drill a hole in the earth, you are likely to get some of the earth’s elements in your water! Sediment, Acid Water, Iron, Manganese, Hard Water and Radon are just a few of the common ailments of well water. Any plumber can install a water filtration system, but the job of a water […]
Treating Groundwater Contaminated by Salt
Groundwater or well water is water that can be found under the earth’s surface, stored in the cracks and spaces between particles of soil, sand and rock. Well water may naturally contain many different impurities including, but not limited to, bacteria, sediment, radon, coliform, e-coli and more. Well water can also become contaminated when pollutants […]
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 4 pCi/Lin […]
No Water, Need Help – Howard County
One of our most important jobs is emergency response. Whether we are dealing with current or new customers, businesses or home warranty company clients, if you have no water or low pressure we are here to help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Last week we had many no […]
Job Opportunities
WE ARE HIRING!! We are looking for plumbers for the installation and service of Water Treatment, Filtration & Purification Equipment as well as Well Water Pumps & Tanks. Licensed plumbers are a plus! Need Training? We offer paid training up to $50k per year to teach you a new trade! We are located in Howard […]
Our Technicians Must Be Prepared For Any Situation
At National Water our technicians must be prepared for any situation, including turning a service visit into a sales appointment. Every Tuesday morning we hold continuing education meetings so that our techs are up to date on the latest water treatment/filtration/purification and well pumps in the industry. We were called by a new […]
Sediment In Your Water?
Sediment is made up of tiny grains of organic materials like silt, sand, rust or clay, sediment and turbidity (the even tinier pieces of sediment) is naturally occurring and can increase in volume in water mains after a big rain storm. Both city water and well/groundwater can be loaded with sediment, clogging your water treatment […]
Fresh Drinking Water Is Our Passion
Ensuring clean, pure, fresh drinking water is our passion. Every Water Treatment System we install is specific to that customers water wants and needs. From Water Softeners, Acid Neutralizers, Reverse Osmosis Systems, Radon Mitigation, Chemical Feeders, Ultra-Violet System’s, Sediment Filters, Pressure Tanks, Carbon Tanks, Constant Pressure Systems and so much more, we design treatment specific […]
In-The-Well Pressure Tank
A major complaint we hear surrounds the size of water treatment equipment, specifically the pressure tank. Today, we installed a Flexcon In-The-Well Pressure Tank for a customer in Montgomery County, Maryland. An In-The-Well Pressure Tank has many benefits: 1. When you are finishing the basement and want to maximize available room. 2. If a previous […]