A Water Treatment Shed?

A Water Treatment installation for a customer in Potomac, MD. He decided to build a new shed to house his Radon reducing Spruce AiRaider, three Water Storage Containers with a Leak Detection Alarm, a Constant Water Pressure System, a Chemical Feeder and Solution Tank for pH and corrosion control, a Whole House 20 inch Sediment […]

5 Common Mistakes in Selecting Water Treatment Systems

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There are a lot of people out there that like to take on a problem all on their own without calling a professional to help them. While a DIY approach can be beneficial in a variety of situations, selecting a water treatment system is not one of them. Attempting to handle your water treatment on […]

5 Warning Signs That Your Well Water is in Trouble

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Warning Signs That Your Well Water Is In Trouble There are many pros and cons to having your home hooked up to a private well as opposed to city water, many of which center around contamination. Problems can still arise from the dependence on well water though, and well repair is not something to put […]

Tips on Water Testing and Scheduling a Well Inspection

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Tips Residential Water Testing & Scheduling Well Inspection Have you been dealing with issues such as stinky water or possible contamination? If your home is hooked up to a well then it could very easily be that you have an issue that will require a well inspection and necessary water testing, possibly followed by water […]

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 […]

Is My Well Pump or Pressure Tank Bad? Symptoms & DIY Tests

When your water pressure suddenly drops or your faucets start “spitting,” you need to know: Is it the well pump or the pressure tank? At National Water Service, we respond to dozens of “no water” calls every week. Whether we are dealing with home warranty clients or long-time customers, our goal is the same: restore […]

Sparkling Water On Tap

One of the many reasons we all love doing what we do is that each day is different. Different well pump issues, different equipment to service and most importantly, different customer requests. For this very happy new customer in Washington, DC, we installed a Reverse Osmosis System for up too 99.9% contamination free drinking water, […]

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 […]

Do You Have Non-Proprietary Water Treatment Equipment?

Do You Have Non-Proprietary Water Treatment Equipment? – National Water Service We pride ourselves on installing only the best non-proprietary equipment on the market. This allows customers flexibility in their water treatment choices! Yesterday, we removed some old proprietary water equipment for a new customer in Clarksville, Maryland. We installed a new Chemical Feeder with […]

Most Common Water Treatment

Most Common Water Treatment – National Water Service A lot of people either do not know or understand what Water Treatment equipment they have and what each systems purpose is. The two systems most commonly installed are an Acid Neutralizer and a Water Softener. A Neutralizer and a Softener work together to balance the pH […]

Leak and Flood Protection

Floods and leaks have been a major problem in the Washington, Baltimore and Frederick Metro areas over the last few months. These recent floods have left many people worried about how to protect their homes from both rising water and internal leaks. Our new Wi-Fi enabled messenger indoor alarm system monitors and reports any residential […]

Want Control Of Your Water Pressure?

Do you have low water pressure? Are you and your family constantly running out of water? Call National Water to learn about our Constant Well Water Pump and Control Box Pressure Systems. With a new Constant Pressure System you control the pressure with just the touch of a button! Constant Pressure systems can provide water […]

#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 […]

Lead in Water: Health Effects, Signs, and Professional Solutions

A person holds a heavily corroded pipe with significant rust and deposits inside, highlighting severe internal damage and blockage caused by the effects of lead in water.

Lead in drinking water is a critical reality for families across the DMV. In 2018, it was reported that students at 90 Montgomery County public schools were exposed to lead concentrations higher than the EPA’s “action level” of 15 parts per billion. At National Water Service, we believe the best defense is a good offense. […]

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 […]