Ultraviolet Water Disinfection: The Final Barrier Solution

Ultraviolet water purification has become the most widely-accepted form of “final barrier” water treatment because UV can destroy 99.99% of waterborne microorganisms. The U.S. water supply is arguably one of the cleanest

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How Often Should a Water Softener be Serviced?

Besides adding salt to your softener and occasionally cleaning out the brine tank, most water softener manufacturers recommend that you service your softener annually. 4 Reasons to Annually Call A

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Removing Chlorine and Chloramine from Tap Water

June 25, 2014 Bryce Linton, CWS I

Chlorine vs. Chloramines: What is the difference?

Ideally, you want your water to be clean, pure and tasteless. Yet, often times it can have disinfectants, like chloramines and chlorine that cause foul odors and leave undesirable tastes behind.

Since the majority of us receive our water from a public water supply, we understand that chlorine and chloramine is in our drinking water is there for a reason. For more than 100 years, chlorination has saved lives and played a critical role in defending America’s drinking water supply from pathogens that can cause waterborne diseases such as typhoid and cholera.

Water Quality

Top Water Guns Summer 2014

June 19, 2014 Colette McCullough

School is out (for most) and summer is here! Keeping the kids cool and entertained is paramount during summer, and water gun fights are always a big hit.

Since we love all things WATER at WaterTech, we decided to test some of the highly-touted top water guns in stores right now and give our review.

Health & Lifestyle

Total Dissolved Solids: what’s the big deal?

June 17, 2014 Isaac Linton, CWS I

So what’s the big deal with TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) in my water?

Generally, TDS cannot be recognized with the naked eye, but you may notice some of its effects in your home. High TDS can cause corrosion of plumbing fixtures and shorten the life of appliances. A high level of TDS can also make your water taste metallic or bitter.

What is TDS and What Does it Affect?

Total dissolved solids are organic and inorganic substances that are dissolved in your water. The lower the level of TDS, the more pure your water is.

Water Quality

How do I Improve the Taste of my Tap Water?

June 13, 2014 Bryce Linton, CWS I

In the last 40-plus years, I’ve lived in six different states. With each move, it’s taken some time to get used to taste of my tap water in the new location. Sometimes the water coming from my tap has had a very strong chlorine odor and taste. Other times the water has had a bitter taste or ‘rotten egg’ odor.

Like most people, my water has always come from a municipal water source. In fact, most of us (about 86 percent) receive our water from a public water supplier where water is treated and monitored at a municipal water treatment plant and then piped to individual users for consumption.

Why the Bad Taste In My Water?

There are a number of different reasons why your water might have an unpleasant taste.

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The Cost of A Water Softener Will Quickly Pay for Itself

June 5, 2014 Colette McCullough

Like many people, I look at the return on investment (ROI) on most everything.

I’ve analyzed (and purchased) the energy-efficient light bulbs that pay for themselves in energy savings. I’ve convinced my husband to install the “high-efficiency” showerheads that reduce water flow rates, to lower water usage and water heating bills. Then there’s the rechargeable batteries and the programmable thermostat—all have quickly paid for themselves.

When it came to investing in a water softener or conditioner, it made sense to analyze the ROI, as well.

Here are a few ways I discovered the cost of a water softener or conditioner can pay for itself—quickly!!

Water Softening

Is Soft Water Safe for Swimming Pools?

June 3, 2014 Bryce Linton, CWS I

Those of us in “hard water” areas of the U.S. know what’s it’s like to have gritty scale from water hardness at the bottom of a swimming pool. So the idea of filling swimming pools and hot tubs with soft water sounds fantastic.

Although there are pool owners who have successfully filled and maintained their pools with softened water, pool owners should understand that filling a pool with soft water is not simple. It involves a very delicate balance. In fact, maintaining the right levels of hardness AND softness is essential for a healthy pool.

Water Softening

Chocolate Banana Smoothie Recipe from WaterTech

May 29, 2014 Colette McCullough

In a few weeks, the first day of summer will officially be here! It’s time for sipping ice-cold drinks by the pool.

Instead of paying big money for an expensive smoothie or frapp at your local café, consider making your own. Here’s an easy-to-make recipe for a Chocolate Banana Smoothie that is sure to cool you down and sweeten your day.

Health & Lifestyle

Do Water Softeners Hurt Septic Tanks?

May 27, 2014 Bryce Linton, CWS I

From time to time, we’re asked the question, “Does using a water softener have an adverse effect on household septic tanks?”

Since one quarter of all homes in the U.S. have a septic system and we know that hard water affects nearly 85 percent of homes in the country (many of those homes have or need a water softener), that’s a very valid question.

Water Quality

What does a Water Quality Association Gold Seal Tell Me?

May 22, 2014 Isaac Linton, CWS I

If you’ve done any research on water softeners, you’ve come to realize that there are a lot of choices when it comes to selecting a water softener for your home. In making the purchase decision, you can be sure you’re getting a top-notch water conditioner that has gone through rigorous testing and meets industry standards when you see the “Gold Seal”.

What does a Water Quality Association (WQA) “Gold Seal” Mean?

I’m Moving. Can I take my Water Conditioner with me?

May 13, 2014 Bryce Linton, CWS I

Yes. You absolutely can take your WaterTech Reionator or SoftMAX water conditioning system with you to your new house.

As the original purchaser, your warranty will still be in force as long as you follow the owner’s manual and warranty guidelines. However, many Reionator owners elect to leave their water conditioner in the home as a selling point with buyers.

If you do decide to take your system, here are a few things to keep in mind in order to keep the warranty valid:

AN AUTHORIZED WATERTECH PRODUCT DEALER MUST UNINSTALL AND RE-INSTALL THE SYSTEM.

Systems cannot be carried, transported or stored on their side:

Although the Reionator and SoftMAX are both quite heavy, the systems cannot be tipped over or laid on their side during moving or transporting, but must remain upright in order to maintain the integrity of the resins. If you’re moving locally, it is preferred that your local authorized WaterTech dealer move the system.
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