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About Gerry Bulfin

Gerry Bulfin is a licensed water treatment contractor and consultant based in Santa Cruz California and founder and owner of Clean Water Systems and Stores Inc. Gerry is a long time member of the National Ground Water Association, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Water Quality Association (WQA).

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Understanding Chlorine Skin Effects: A Comprehensive Guide

Chlorinated City Water Can be Tough on Your Skin Living in the city has its perks, but when it comes to water quality, urban dwellers often face a hidden challenge: chlorinated water. While chlorine effectively disinfects water, making it safe to drink, its presence in your home water supply can have unintended consequences, especially for … Continue reading Understanding Chlorine Skin Effects: A Comprehensive Guide

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Navigating Hair Care in Hard Water Areas: A Comprehensive Guide to Treating Well Water Hair Damage

Do you have Well Water Hair Damage? Embarking on a journey through the complexities of hair care can be daunting, especially when faced with the unique challenges posed by hard water areas. For many, the struggle with well water hair damage is a daily reality. Hard water, rich in minerals like calcium and magnesium, can … Continue reading Navigating Hair Care in Hard Water Areas: A Comprehensive Guide to Treating Well Water Hair Damage

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No Salt Water Softener For The Whole House And Family?

Earlier this week a customer wrote to us asking for a whole-house filter and a “no salt water softener” system that also removes chlorine. This is certainly possible, but first, let's explore how a no-salt water softener actually works: Salt-free water conditioners work by producing a catalytic reaction to convert calcium and magnesium in water … Continue reading No Salt Water Softener For The Whole House And Family?

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How to Read Your Water Test Report

Understanding Your Well Water Test Report How to read your water test report?  Since you are using well water at home, it's important to know what's in your water. To use the chart best, it helps to know some key terms it mentions. 1. pH (Potential Hydrogen): The pH scale ranges from 1-14. A pH … Continue reading How to Read Your Water Test Report

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How To Fix Well Water That Smells Bad? Simple Actions to Take.

Rotten-egg smell in your well water? Fix well water that smells bad: 1. Aerate water and/or inject air or oxygen 2. Chlorinate well water to eliminate both sulfur and bacteria 3. Install a Catalytic Carbon Air Injection Backwash Filter 4. Inject hydrogen peroxide and filter with catalytic carbon. 5. Follow aeration, chlorination, ozone or peroxide … Continue reading How To Fix Well Water That Smells Bad? Simple Actions to Take.

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Understanding Water Hardness in U.S. Homes: Grains Per Gallon Demystified

Understanding Water Hardness in U.S. Homes: Grains Per Gallon Demystified Water quality is a topic that often generates interest among homeowners. One of the commonly used terminologies associated with water quality in homes across the U.S. is “grains per gallon.” This term is essential to understanding the concept of water hardness. In this article, we … Continue reading Understanding Water Hardness in U.S. Homes: Grains Per Gallon Demystified

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How Do Home Well Water Pump and Pressure Systems Work

Wondering  How Do Home Well Water Pump and Pressure Systems Work? Knowing the basics of how your well water system functions is important when selecting a water treatment system because if the wrong type of treatment system is used, it can adversely affect the water pressure and flow rate inside the home. For example, if … Continue reading How Do Home Well Water Pump and Pressure Systems Work

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How to Shock Chlorinate and Sanitize your Water Well

In this episode, I discuss how to shock chlorinate and sanitize your well with chlorine bleach.  This is sometimes referred to as “shock chlorinate” because it uses a high dose of bleach to kill bacteria, eliminate odors and oxidize iron and other contaminants.   I also go over why it is important to not add too much … Continue reading How to Shock Chlorinate and Sanitize your Water Well

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What is The Difference Between Salt-free Water Conditioners and Standard Water Softeners?

What is the difference between water conditioners, such as the Scale Stopper, and traditional water softeners that use salt? Traditional water softeners use salt brine to exchange hardness calcium minerals with sodium ions. Hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium) are removed from the water so the water is then “soft” or free of hardness minerals.   Soft … Continue reading What is The Difference Between Salt-free Water Conditioners and Standard Water Softeners?

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12 Reasons To Use Saltless Water Conditioner over Conventional Salt-Based Water Softeners

Saltless Water Conditioner   Do you suffer from any of the following? 1. Dry skin 2. Dry hair 3. White mineral deposits on showers and bath tubs 4. White film on glasses or silverware 5. Noisy water heaters that make popping or cracking noises 6. Scale build-up inside pipes, appliances, fixtures, shower heads If so, … Continue reading 12 Reasons To Use Saltless Water Conditioner over Conventional Salt-Based Water Softeners

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