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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is Reverse Osmosis?
What Is Reverse Osmosis? Reverse Osmosis, or RO, by definition, is a technology that is used to remove a large majority of contaminants from water. RO’s remove impurities by pushing pressurized water through a semi-permeable membrane. A Reverse Osmosis water treatment system is capable of removing up to 99% of all contaminants from water. Contaminants include, […]
What is Radon and is it in YOUR water?
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). […]
What water treatment systems do I have?
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 […]