Radon Awareness
Radon causes cancer and is found in both air and water. Over the last 12 to 18 months we have tested hundreds of homes in Maryland for Radon in their well or ground water. Per the US Geological Survey, central Maryland has some of the highest levels of Radon in groundwater. Radon is the #1 […]
Tuesday Meeting
Every Tuesday morning we have a continuing education meeting. We discuss new products and advancements in well pumps and water treatment technology, we invite speakers and discuss our customers experiences over the previous week and how we can improve. We also look at what jobs we have coming up and make sure everyone in the […]
Questions and Answers About Radon
Radon is the leading natural cause of lung cancer in the United States and the sixth leading cause of all cancers. Radon is found in both air and water, however, unlike in air, water testing is not required. In the Mid-Atlantic region, radon levels can be dangerously high, over 100,000 pCi/L. Central Maryland and Virginia […]
Lead In Water
Lead in water is not only a problem for residents of Flint, Michigan or Washington, DC, it effects everyone. In August 2018 it was reported that students at 90 Montgomery County, MD public schools may have been exposed to lead. The lead concentrations were higher than the EPA’s “action level” of 15 parts per billion. […]
Benefits of Water Treatment
Are you interested or do you think you need water treatment for your home or place of business? Here are some of the benefits of using National Water for your water treatment needs: Free Consultation: Before we install any water treatment system, we send one of our experienced technicians to your home or office for a […]
Prepare For The Winter or Risk An Emergency
As winter roars its ugly head, it is important to ensure your well pump and water treatment systems are working properly to get you through the freeze! Today, we replaced a very old well pump with a new Grundfos well pump for a very happy new customer in Gaithersburg, Maryland. She awoke this morning to No Water in […]
Well Water Pumps
Fixing or replacing a well water pump usually involves our pump truck or an “upsy-daisy” to pull out the pump and locate the problem. This can be done with minimal equipment and a small crew. However, sometimes, fixing or replacing a well water pump involves a lot of parts and tools and climbing into a […]
From Municipal Water Line To a Re-Built Well
Back in the early 1900’s when this well was dug, it supplied water to three different properties. In 1969, the properties were combined into one and a municipal water line was connected to the pitless adaptor of the well. The well and pump were subsequently abandoned and municipal water was used for the property. Our […]
Variable Speed Well Water Pumps
Cold weather is hard on everything, and well pumps are no exception. Today we replaced a well pump for a new customer in Clarksville, MD. We removed her old pump and replaced it with a new Grundfos variable speed pump. A variable speed pump also gives the home owner the option for a Constant Pressure […]
IS YOUR GLASSWARE ETCHED?
Etching is the erosion of the surface of glassware, tiny pits or “scratches” on the glass. Sometimes you might some effervescent coloring on your glasses in the early stages. Sometimes a milky color that will not dissolve off or it might look like it has been lightly sandblasted. Etching can happen in any dishwasher, doesn’t […]
Our Most Asked Water Treatment Question!
The most common question we receive from new customers is “What water treatment systems do I have and what are their functions?” Every well and every homeowners water wants and needs are different. One of our main objectives is to only install the equipment that our customers need to ensure that they have clean, safe […]
Is Fluoride In Water Good For You?
Since the 1940’s, most Americans have been told of the health benefits of adding Fluoride to our water, our toothpastes and to “gargle and spit” while at the dentist. However, recent studies by the world’s oldest and prestigious medical journal, The Lancet, have officially classified fluoride as a Neurotoxin, the same category as arsenic, lead […]
Why should I use National Water for my Water Treatment?
Are you interested or do you think you need water treatment for your home or place of business? Here are a few reasons why you should use National Water Service for all of your water treatment and well pump needs. Free Consultation: Before we install any water treatment system, a water test is needed. As such, one […]
The HocoBots!!
Last week National Water had the privileged of hosting the HocoBots, a group of talented 5th-8th graders from Howard County, Maryland. The HocoBots are a seven-member FLL team based out of Howard County and study in FQMS, MVMS, and MWES. Some of its members have been part of FLL for almost four years. The HocoBot members […]
City Water vs Well Water…Is Water Treatment for me?
If you are on city water, you pay a quarterly bill for water to be collected, treated, and pumped to your house. Your municipality installed the 50 million dollar treatment system and its users (you) are paying for its cost and upkeep. In addition, city water is notorious for harboring a host of tasteless and […]