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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]