What Exactly Does a Water Softener Do?

A water softener is a device that uses ion exchange to remove minerals like calcium ions, potassium chloride, and magnesium from hard water. Scaling and buildup in drainage systems, appliances, and water fittings can be caused by hard water. Water softeners increase...

PFAS: Emerging Contaminants in Dallas-Ft. Worth Drinking Water

The WQA (Water Quality Association) describes PFAS as emerging contaminants of great concern in drinking water. In this article, we will break down four areas to help you understand PFAS contaminants. What is the definition of PFAS? Where do these contaminants come...

Why You Should Use A Whole Home Water Filter

Whole House Water Purification Filters are the latest additions to homes, which are being used to further purify the water that you drink. Whole Home Water Filters are far superior to the normal, subpar water filters that are installed above your sink. The filters...

Does Dallas Have Hard Water?

It is not a secret that over 80% of the water that gets supplied into homes in Dallas, Texas, is hard water of some degree. Hard water is, simply put, water that has a high mineral content, mainly containing calcium or magnesium compounds. There are varying degrees of...

What Does Water Softener Do For Well Water

If you are a resident of the Dallas-Forth Worth metroplex, you know that the water coming from your private well is corrosive in nature. The reason is the hard quality of water that enters your home from the main source. It contains excessive minerals including...

Why Does My Water Smell Like Sulfur or a Rotten Egg?

Does your tap water smell like a rotten egg? If yes, then, probably it has the presence of ‘Sulfur Bacteria’ or deposits of ‘Hydrogen Sulfide’. The gas of Hydrogen Sulfide produces a strong odor and taste of rotten egg or sulfur to your daily use water. This odor is...

Hard Water vs Soft Water: All You Need To Know

All You Need to Know About Hard Water and Soft Water Water that is accumulated from rainfall is naturally soft, but when it flows through the ground it mixes with minerals such as lime, chalk, magnesium, and calcium. As it is rich in minerals, it is sometimes...