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 […]
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 […]
Commercial Water Treatment
Water Treatment is not only for homes! We recently installed a twin KX Pro Commercial water treatment system to effectively reduce iron and other heavy metals from the Gary J. Arthur Community Center in Glenwood, MD.
Well Pump Division
For over 40 years, our award winning well pump division has been installing and maintaining well water pumps. Using only top quality and non-proprietary well pumps, conduits, casing, wire and more. We are prepared for any well pump or well water situation! If you have no water, low pressure, leaks or floods, please call National […]
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 […]
5 Common Mistakes in Selecting Water Treatment Systems
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
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
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 […]
Water Softeners and Salt- Free Water Conditioners
What is a Salt-Free Water Conditioner and do they live up to their marketing claims? Water Softener with Brine (Salt) Tank Salt-Free Water Conditioners claim to deliver the same results without the size and hassle of salt-based water softeners. These salt-free setups promise no more large salt (brine) tank taking up room, no more spending […]
How to Know If Your Drinking Water Is Safe
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?
How to know if your well pump or pressure tank is bad. Common Indicators Pressure Tank Fluctuating Water Pressure (Check pressure gauge) Water-Logged Pressure Tank How to check to see if your pressure tank is waterlogged Knock on the pressure tank below and above the bladder or roughly 4″ […]
What To Expect With A New Home On Well Water
Do you know what you can expect with a new home on well water? Buying or owning a home on well water does not need to be stressful, in fact, there are many benefits to having a home on a well vs. city-supplied water. In this article, we will discuss the most common […]
Well Pumps and Water Treatment for Builders
Working with builders, installing well pumps and water treatment, is a one of the largest divisions at National Water Service. Before discussing what water treatment the home may need, a well pump must installed. We use both conventional and variable speed well pumps. Once the pump is in the well, the pipe and wire are […]
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, […]