by nmarowitz | Feb 19, 2025 | Water Softener Service, Water Softening
Hard water minerals (magnesium & calcium), as well as iron and manganese can be removed with a water softener. In following, the EPA has no maximum levels set for calcium and magnesium although these minerals can have damaging affects on your home’s... by nmarowitz | Feb 13, 2025 | Water Quality
TESTING ON-SITE IN NORFOLK On-site testing can be performed for certain minerals and contaminants. Additionally, an analysis of the results will determine whether or not water filtration is needed or desired. Furthermore, options can be reviewed for selecting the... by nmarowitz | Feb 13, 2025 | Water Quality
TESTING ON-SITE IN AYER On-site testing can be performed for certain minerals and contaminants. Additionally, an analysis of the results will determine whether or not water filtration is needed or desired. Furthermore, options can be reviewed for selecting the... by nmarowitz | Jan 31, 2025 | General Water Quality Topics, Water Softening
Is your water softener acting up? We have been installing, servicing and repair softeners since 1989. We can help homeowners identify and fix softener issues before they become serious problems. Our experienced technicians understand how frustrating poor water... by nmarowitz | Jan 27, 2025 | PFAS
PFAS IN WATER, HEALTH ISSUES, & HOW TO REMOVE PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries since the 1940s. Moreover, some of the more common commercial applications... by nmarowitz | Jan 2, 2025 | General Water Quality Topics
High Magnesium & Calcium = Hard Water High levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium makes cleaning clothing more difficult. It can also create streaking on dishes and glasses, scaling on faucets and shower heads. Additionally, it can make cleaning your hair... by nmarowitz | Dec 20, 2024 | General Water Quality Topics
Winter on the East Coast can be tough on your home’s well water system. You might be concerned about your well freezing or contamination from melting snow. If you’re like many families who depend on well water, knowing what to watch for during cold weather... by nmarowitz | Dec 5, 2024 | General Water Quality Topics
WHAT ARE TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS? The measurement, “total dissolved solids” (TDS), refers to the total amount of all inorganic and organic substances in water. This includes minerals, salts, metals, cations or anions within a volume of water. TDS concentrations are... by nmarowitz | Nov 19, 2024 | Water Quality
LEAD IN DRINKING WATER – How does it get there? Lead found in tap water usually comes from the corrosion of older fixtures or from the solder that connects pipes. It can also come from old lead service lines from the middle of your street, connecting you to town... by nmarowitz | Nov 19, 2024 | Water Quality
LEAD IN DRINKING WATER – How does it get there? Lead found in tap water usually comes from the corrosion of older fixtures or from the solder that connects pipes. It can also come from old lead service lines from the middle of your street, connecting you to town... 