Category: City Water

Planning a vacation is exciting, but forgetting to prepare your home’s water system could leave you returning to costly plumbing issues. From leaks to bacterial growth, stagnant water can cause significant damage if left unchecked for even a few days. Fortunately, with a few smart steps, such as turning off your water supply and preparing … Continue reading Should You Turn Off Water When on Vacation? Essential Water System Prep Tips

When was the last time you gave your ice a second thought? Most of us don’t. But the safety of your ice is directly tied to the quality of the water and the cleanliness of the ice-making system. If your tap water contains chlorine, bacteria, metals, or other contaminants—or if your ice maker is neglected—you … Continue reading Ice Safety: How an Under-Sink RO System Makes Your Ice Cleaner, Clearer & Safer

Across the globe, trace amounts of pharmaceutical drugs—including hormones, antibiotics, and painkillers—are increasingly present in drinking water. This silent intrusion raises major concerns about long-term health effects and environmental safety. Thankfully, some advanced filtration processes are available that can offer powerful defenses. Let’s explore how these advanced systems can help reduce your exposure to these hidden … Continue reading Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water: Can Carbon Backwash & RO Systems Protect You?

Water pressure problems in your home are more than just inconvenient—they can cause long-term damage to your plumbing system and reduce the effectiveness of water filters and appliances. Whether you’re experiencing weak showers or dangerously high pressure that stresses your pipes, understanding the causes and solutions to city water pressure issues is crucial. This guide … Continue reading City Water Pressure Issues: Why do I have Low or High PSI?

It’s easy to reach for the tap when watering your houseplants, but is city water the safest option for them? Many municipal water systems introduce chemicals and minerals such as chlorine, chloramine, fluoride, and heavy minerals that can stress even the hardiest indoor plants over time. Water quality can also affect a plant’s ability to … Continue reading Is City Tap Water Safe for Your Houseplants? Everything You Should Know

Bad-tasting tap water is one of the most common complaints we hear at Clean Water Store. And the most common mistake people make is jumping straight to a solution without diagnosing the cause first. A carbon filter fixes a chlorine taste. It does nothing for a metallic taste from old pipes. A reverse osmosis system … Continue reading Why Does My Tap Water Taste Bad? How to Diagnose and Fix It

Chlorine has been used in municipal water treatment for over a century as a powerful disinfectant. Its main purpose is to eliminate harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites before the water reaches your tap. This practice has played a pivotal role in reducing waterborne illnesses across the U.S. By the early 1900s, cities … Continue reading What You Should Know About Chlorine in City Water — and How to Remove It