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Does The Recent Rain Affect Your Well Water Quality?
Paul Dowding • Jun 29, 2023
Does The Recent Rain Affect Your Well Water?
Every Friday Water Pros owner Paul Dowding is on Haystack Help Radio
on 560 KLZ.
Think of all the things you do with water in preparing food, that’s the focus of today’s show. Water quality can have a big impact on cooking. Because your drinking water comes from natural sources, it is exposed to pollutants. Anything on the ground or in the air can end up in the water. Some of these things can cause health problems when drinking water, including pollutants like bacteria, lead, and nitrates. There are other pollutants that aren’t dangerous but cause foul odors and tastes or stain your sinks, such as iron, manganese, and chloride.
The water softener brine tank is a critical component of your system. Read our troubleshooting guide to help pinpoint potential issues.
Read our post to learn what to do if you suspect or see a salt bridge in your water softener.
If you wonder why your stomach hurts after drinking water, read our post to discover the most common culprits behind this annoying and concerning scenario.
Nitrates in water can pose certain health risks, including cancer. Remove them from your home's water supply with a reverse osmosis filter.
Adding a whole house water filter is a great step toward ensuring pure, clean water for you and your family. Read our article to learn more about the benefits of a whole home water filtration system.
Are you wondering, "what size water softener do I need?" Use our handy guide to help determine the capacity you need.
You can clean soap scum with these simple DIY tricks, or you can solve the problem permanently by installing a high quality water softener.
Did you know that hard water can cause eczema, especially in small children? The hard minerals disrupt the natural skin barrier, leading to dryness and irritation. Read our article to learn more.
Chloramine is used in place of chlorine to sanitize water. Read our post to learn how you can safely remove this and other chemicals from your home's water supply.
A boil water advisory is issued when drinking water is compromised, usually through some form of contamination. You are advised to boil/disinfect your water or use bottled until the advisory is lifted.