by nmarowitz | Feb 16, 2024 | Radon
Radon in water is not a problem until the gas escapes the water as it enters your home through faucets, showers, bathtubs and washing machines. As radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless element, the need for a water test is all the more critical. Radon is a...
by nmarowitz | Feb 16, 2024 | Water Softening
Maintenance of most water softeners is normally recommended on an annual basis as it is for most other water filtration equipment. There may be some interim operational problems (identified later in this report) which can be diagnosed and remedied by the homeowner....
by nmarowitz | Feb 15, 2024 | Water Quality
WATER TEST ON-SITE IN FITCHBURG On-site water testing can be performed for certain minerals and contaminants. Upon analysis, a determination can be made as to what type of system will work to remove unwanted contaminants. On-site testing can be performed for the...
by nmarowitz | Feb 15, 2024 | Water Softening
Hard water minerals (magnesium & calcium), as well as iron and manganese found in well water supplying homes in Fitchburg, Massachusetts can be removed with a water softener. In following, the EPA has no maximum levels set for calcium and magnesium although these...
by nmarowitz | Feb 14, 2024 | Water Softening
Maintenance of most water softeners is normally recommended on an annual basis as it is for most other water filtration equipment. There may be some interim operational problems (identified later in this report) which can be diagnosed and remedied by the homeowner....
by nmarowitz | Feb 14, 2024 | Radon
Radon in water is not a problem until the gas escapes the water as it enters your home through faucets, showers, bathtubs and washing machines. As radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless element, the need for a water test is all the more critical. Radon is a...
by nmarowitz | Feb 7, 2024 | Rotten Egg Smell
Rotten egg smell in water is most likely caused by Hydrogen Sulfide in Ashby, Massachusetts and this region. In following, Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless gas that can exist naturally in groundwater. Sulfur-reducing bacteria present in groundwater use sulfur as an...
by nmarowitz | Feb 7, 2024 | Arsenic
ARSENIC IN DRINKING WATER Approximately 20 percent of private wells in Massachusetts produce water that exhibit unhealthy levels of naturally occurring arsenic. Testing well water is the best way to make sure that your water is clean and safe to drink. Arsenic in...
by nmarowitz | Feb 6, 2024 | Water Quality
WATER TEST ON-SITE IN ASHBY A water test on-site 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...
by nmarowitz | Feb 6, 2024 | Water Filtration
Water filters come in different types and sizes to address various types of potential water quality issues experienced in Ashby, Mass. There are cartridge style water filters and whole house water filters which will be reviewed in the balance of this write-up....
