Health Effects of Chlorine In Your Water
Health Effects of Chlorine In Your Water The U.S. General Accounting Office reports that there are serious deficiencies in water treatment plants in 75% of the states. More than 120 million people (about 50% of the population) may get unsafe water according to a study conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council. “The chlorine […]
Chemical Feeder
One of the most commonly used but misunderstood water treatment systems is a Chemical Feeder. A Chemical Feeder is among the most effective and economical ways to treat your waters pH and odor issues. One of the main purposes of a chemical feeder system is to control the pH of your water. The system measures […]
2,000 GPD Reverse Osmosis System
Groundwater or well water is water that can be found under the earth’s surface. It’s stored in the cracks and spaces between particles of soil, sand and rock. Well water may naturally contain many different impurities including bacteria, sediment, radon, coliform, e-coli and more. Groundwater can also become contaminated when man made pollutants seep into […]
#1 Reason You Must Stop Drinking Tap Water!
#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 […]
Questions and Answers About Radon
Questions And Answers About Radon – National Water Service 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 […]
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. […]
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
Well Water Pumps – National Water Service 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 […]
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 […]