Category: Bacteria

Catalytic Carbon vs. Hydrogen Peroxide: Which Treatment Is Better for Well Water?

What Problems Are Catalytic Carbon and Hydrogen Peroxide Designed to Solve? Both catalytic carbon and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) systems are used to treat well‑water issues like sulfur odors, iron, manganese, and organic contaminants. However, they work in fundamentally different ways: Catalytic carbon filters contaminants by oxidation and adsorption—capturing impurities on the carbon’s surface. Hydrogen peroxide … Continue reading Catalytic Carbon vs. Hydrogen Peroxide: Which Treatment Is Better for Well Water?

[hupso]

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

[hupso]

How Work Done on Your Well Might Contaminate Your Drinking Water

Why Testing Well Water Matters Well water can be contaminated without any noticeable change in taste, smell, or appearance. Just because your water looks clean doesn’t mean it’s safe. Coliform bacteria and other contaminants can enter your well silently, especially after recent maintenance or flooding. That’s why regular testing is essential. The U.S. Environmental Protection … Continue reading How Work Done on Your Well Might Contaminate Your Drinking Water

[hupso]

Hydrogen Peroxide in Water

Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a powerful oxidizing agent that is gaining popularity as an alternative to chlorine for treating well water. When injected before the pressure tank, hydrogen peroxide can quickly kill bacteria, neutralize odors, and oxidize iron and manganese, common contaminants in well water. One of the key benefits of hydrogen peroxide is that … Continue reading Hydrogen Peroxide in Water

[hupso]

How to Tell if Odors From Well Water Are Coming from Well or Inside the House

Water containing hydrogen sulfide gas (“H2S”) has a distinctive “rotten egg” odor, which may be especially noticeable when running hot water. If your water smells like sulfur or sewage, the real question is where it’s coming from, your well, your water heater, or your household plumbing, since the fix is different for each. Such water … Continue reading How to Tell if Odors From Well Water Are Coming from Well or Inside the House

[hupso]

7 Things You Should Never do with Ozone

  We are all familiar with the ozone layer, the protective layer covering the Earth that protects us from the harmful UV rays of the sun. There is a good reason it’s called the ‘ozone layer’ – that is, because it contains high concentrations of ozone. What is ozone or Ozone Water Systems exactly, and … Continue reading 7 Things You Should Never do with Ozone

[hupso]

13 Water Problems Your Toilet Tank Might Tell You About Your Water

Understanding Toilet Mechanics Toilets are complex systems that rely on a combination of mechanical and hydraulic components to function properly. Understanding how a toilet works can help you diagnose and fix common problems. How a Toilet Works A toilet operates using a blend of gravity and water pressure to remove waste efficiently from the bowl. … Continue reading 13 Water Problems Your Toilet Tank Might Tell You About Your Water

[hupso]

Sediments, Stains and Water Sediment Filters 101

When your water system uses well water, it is important to do regular water testing to ensure that the water the well supplies is safe. Sometimes, bacteria, stains, and sediments can be found in the water. Water sediment filters won’t always take care of everything. For households reliant on a private well as their primary … Continue reading Sediments, Stains and Water Sediment Filters 101

[hupso]

Do It Yourself (DIY) Well Water Kit for Coliform Bacteria

Health departments and the EPA recommend testing your well water at least once a year for coliform bacteria. Test more often if your well has a history of contamination or is shallow or dug, and test again after flooding, after any well or pump work, and any time the taste, odor, or appearance changes. Bacteria … Continue reading Do It Yourself (DIY) Well Water Kit for Coliform Bacteria

[hupso]