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U.S. Water Problems by Region: Common Contaminants & Solutions

Curious about U.S. water problems by region? Water quality isn’t just a national issue—it’s a local one. The type of contaminants and challenges homeowners face in their drinking water vary significantly depending on their region and whether they are on city water or their own private well water. From hard water buildup in the Midwest … Continue reading U.S. Water Problems by Region: Common Contaminants & Solutions

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Blue Stains in Sink From Well Water

What Does It Mean if You Have Blue Stains in Sink From Well Water? If you have well water, any stain or smell that comes from your appliances may make you feel concerned. Blue stains in sinks from well water are not usually harmful, but they can become a problem if they are not addressed. … Continue reading Blue Stains in Sink From Well Water

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Top 9 Causes of Copper Corrosion in Home Piping Systems

Causes, prevention, and treatment of copper corrosion

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Acid Well Water: The Simple Way to Neutralize Acidic Well Water & End Copper Corrosion Problems

Did you know that rainwater is slightly acidic and, in some cases, can be very acidic? This can cause acidic groundwater and might cause your well water to be corrosive to plumbing, fixtures, and appliances. Acidic well water is commonly caused by acid rainfall due to atmospheric carbon dioxide and other airborne pollutants and, in … Continue reading Acid Well Water: The Simple Way to Neutralize Acidic Well Water & End Copper Corrosion Problems

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Water Tests

While relying on a private well can offer some great advantages – namely, the ability to completely control the quality and composition of your water – most well water users can attest that it comes with its own share of disadvantages as well. Perhaps the biggest trouble with well water stems from the variety of … Continue reading Water Tests

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Adding Filter Media to Downflow (Backwashing) Neutralizers

Understanding Neutralizers and Filtration Media Neutralizers and filtration media are essential components of a water treatment system, working together to provide cleaner water and improve overall water quality. Neutralizers, such as calcite and Corosex, are designed to raise the pH of acidic water, ensuring it falls within a neutral range. This process helps protect your … Continue reading Adding Filter Media to Downflow (Backwashing) Neutralizers

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Neutralizing Rainwater with a Calcite Blend Neutralizer

While most of our letters come from users of well and city water, some are from customers who rely on rainwater at home. Rainwater often has a low pH when first collected, which can lead to copper leaching in cistern systems due to its acidity. One rainwater user recently contacted us with this issue, so … Continue reading Neutralizing Rainwater with a Calcite Blend Neutralizer

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What Are the Potential Problems with Using a Calcite Only Acid Neutralizer?

Why Use a Calcite Acid Neutralizer? Yesterday, we talked a little bit about neutralizing water without a calcite neutralizer. However, for best results, we recommend using a standalone calcite neutralizer tank. Today, one customer wrote to us to ask about the potential drawbacks of using a calcite neutralizer, and we wanted to share our answer … Continue reading What Are the Potential Problems with Using a Calcite Only Acid Neutralizer?

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How to Configure a Neutralizer Into Your Water Treatment System

If you use multiple treatment systems for your well or city water, you have probably wondered whether their installation order affects the final quality of your treated water. The answer is yes, the order of your treatment systems can be a factor in determining the effectiveness of your systems. Neutralizers can be a crucial … Continue reading How to Configure a Neutralizer Into Your Water Treatment System

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Water Neutralizer

If you use multiple treatment systems for your well or city water, you have probably wondered whether their order of installation affects the final quality of your treated water. The answer is yes, the order of your treatment systems can be a factor in determining the effectiveness of your systems. One customer using an iron … Continue reading Water Neutralizer

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What You Should Know About Chlorine in City Water — and How to Remove It

June 12, 2025

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