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Tag: Tap Water

How important is drinking water?

Everyone knows water is essential for your health. But why? Water makes up the majority of your body weight and is involved in many important functions, including: Flushing out body wasteBody temperature regulationBrain functionDigestionMost of your water comes from beverages, but food also contributes a small amount to your water intake. Ways water can help […]

How to Know If Your Drinking Water Is Safe

A glass of dirty, brown water stands behind a clear water droplet labeled with various contaminants like iron, viruses, bacteria, and more—vividly illustrating Water Quality Issues and the pollutants that threaten safe drinking water.

Since the Flint, Michigan water crisis, attention has been drawn to drinking water from treatment facilities through your tap. In Flint, high levels of lead and low levels of chlorine led to many irreparable health issues. However, lead and unhealthy drinking water are not isolated to just Flint; a recent study by Science magazine shows […]

Signs of Well Pump Failure vs. Bad Pressure Tank: How to Tell the Difference

When your water pressure suddenly drops or your faucets start “spitting,” you need to know fast: is it the well pump or the pressure tank? They fail differently, they sound different, and — most importantly — confusing one for the other can turn a pressure tank replacement into a $3,000+ pump replacement. At National 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 […]

We’re Prepared For Any Water Situation!

National Water technicians are prepared for any water situation. To stay prepared, we hold company wide continuing education meetings every Tuesday morning. We discuss new products in water treatment & well pumps as well as round-table ideas for specific customers water issues.  A new customer called complaining about their very low water pressure. Our emergency […]

#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 […]