by nmarowitz | Apr 14, 2025 | General Water Quality Topics
💧 Brita Pitcher Filter How Brita works: Brita uses activated carbon and ion-exchange resin. Removes chlorine taste and odor, zinc, copper, mercury, some particulates, and certain other contaminants. Easy to use: just pour tap water into the pitcher, and it filters as... by nmarowitz | Mar 11, 2025 | General Water Quality Topics
The EPA recommended maximum allowable level for iron in water as a secondary contaminant is .3 parts per million and for manganese is .05 parts per million. Notably, small amounts of these minerals can create very impactful, even devastating affects on your... 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 | 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 | Dec 13, 2017 | General Water Quality Topics, Water Softening
Water softener service is normally recommended annually to ensure proper operation and to maximize the useful life of your equipment. Also, this will provide consistent softened or conditioned water to your home. Meanwhile, it is possible to have interim operational... 