Category: Health Problems & Well Water

What Are PFAS Forever Chemicals and Are They in My Water? Everything Homeowners Need to Know

PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — have become one of the most talked-about drinking water concerns in the country. Whether you’re on city water or a private well, in a rural community or a major metro area, the chances are real that PFAS forever chemicals in drinking water could be a concern for you. … Continue reading What Are PFAS Forever Chemicals and Are They in My Water? Everything Homeowners Need to Know

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I Got Some Worrisome Results Back from My Well Water Test—Now What?

You opened your water test report and saw numbers that look alarming—iron, manganese, maybe even bacteria. What does it all mean? And more importantly, what should you do next? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Many homeowners see unexpected results and worry about health risks, plumbing damage, or costly mistakes. The good news? You … Continue reading I Got Some Worrisome Results Back from My Well Water Test—Now What?

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Best whole-home water filters for families with kids (2026 Guide)

Parents search this topic for a simple reason: they want to be sure their kids are drinking and bathing in safe water. Concerns about lead, PFAS, chlorine, nitrates, and even basic taste or odor push many families to double-check what’s coming out of the tap. Babies, toddlers, and young children are more vulnerable to contaminants … Continue reading Best whole-home water filters for families with kids (2026 Guide)

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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

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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

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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

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Bacteria Killers: A Guide to Popular Water Disinfectants

CT values play a critical role in effective water disinfection. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at several commonly used disinfection methods, how each one works, and how CT values help ensure your water is properly treated and safe to use. Chlorine Chlorine can be injected into your water in a gaseous, liquid, … Continue reading Bacteria Killers: A Guide to Popular Water Disinfectants

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UV Light Water Treatment

As you may have noticed, most of our customers write to us with questions about well water.  Lately, though, we have been receiving some interesting questions about alternative water sources. Last week, we answered a letter from a reader who wanted to neutralize the acidity of rainwater collected in his cistern.  This week, we received … Continue reading UV Light Water Treatment

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Effects of Chloride in Well Water, and How To Remove It

Chloride is one of the most common anions found in tap water and is a naturally occurring component in groundwater. It’s typically present in combination with other elements like sodium, calcium, or magnesium to form salts. The most well-known example is sodium chloride (NaCl), commonly known as table salt. While chloride in small amounts poses … Continue reading Effects of Chloride in Well Water, and How To Remove It

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