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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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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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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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