Category: Installing Water Treatment Systems

Complete Guide to Whole House Water Filtration for City Water

Updated 2025 | Everything You Need to Know About Municipal Water Treatment Introduction: Why Whole House Water Filtration Matters If you rely on city water, you’re probably assuming it’s safe—and generally, it is. But “safe” doesn’t mean ideal. Chlorine smell, odd tastes, and scale buildup are common complaints. A whole-house water filtration system for city … Continue reading Complete Guide to Whole House Water Filtration for City Water

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How Do Home Well Water Pump and Pressure Systems Work?

Knowing the basics of how a well pressure tank and pump system functions is important when selecting a water treatment system. Using the wrong type of treatment system can adversely affect the water pressure and flow rate inside the home. How Water Pressure Impacts Treatment Systems For example, if the well uses a pressure tank, … Continue reading How Do Home Well Water Pump and Pressure Systems Work?

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How to Filter Water After Chlorination

A good question to ask is how to filter chlorine from water. Chlorination can be a very effective treatment method for bacteria and odors, and a good pre-treatment for filtering iron and manganese particles. However, chloramines are used alongside chlorine in municipal water treatment to kill microorganisms effectively, highlighting their stability. The process can cause … Continue reading How to Filter Water After Chlorination

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How Can I Tell What Size Pipe I Have?!

Why Pipe Size Matters One of the most important steps before installing a water filtration system is determining your pipe size. Whether you’re adding a whole-house iron filter, a carbon filter, or any other water treatment system, getting the pipe size right ensures proper water flow, reduces pressure loss, and avoids costly installation issues. Water … Continue reading How Can I Tell What Size Pipe I Have?!

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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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How Can I Find Out What My Well Pump Flow Rate Is?

One question we often get is: “How can I find out what my well pump flow rate is?” Iron filters, acid neutralizers, and other well water treatment systems are available in different sizes. When selecting a water treatment system, you must know the well pump flow rate in gallons per minute. Determining your well pump’s … Continue reading How Can I Find Out What My Well Pump Flow Rate Is?

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How to Improve Your Shower Head Output

Every minute you shower, your shower head could be using anywhere from 1.8 to 5.5 gallons of water, depending on its age and design. With showering accounting for nearly 17% of residential indoor water use—about 40 gallons daily for the average family—understanding shower head flow rate regulations and efficiency standards can significantly impact both your … Continue reading How to Improve Your Shower Head Output

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Measuring Pipe Size At Home: Quick and Easy

Checking the size of the piping in your home is crucial for determining the appropriate size of the system you need to treat your water. When installing a new treatment system in your home, many problems can be easily avoided by ensuring the size of the system piping matches the size of your incoming piping. … Continue reading Measuring Pipe Size At Home: Quick and Easy

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Should the Iron Filter be placed before or after Pressure Tank?

Iron filters are a crucial component of a comprehensive water filtration system, designed to remove iron and other contaminants from the water supply. A whole-home iron filter is an effective solution for households struggling with iron-related issues, such as staining, discoloration, and unpleasant taste and odor. The control valve body of an iron filter plays … Continue reading Should the Iron Filter be placed before or after Pressure Tank?

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Where Should an Iron Filter Be Placed: Before or After the Well Pressure Tank?

Iron filters are a crucial component of a comprehensive water filtration system, designed to remove iron and other contaminants from the water supply. A whole home iron filter is an effective solution for households struggling with iron-related issues, such as staining, discoloration, and unpleasant taste and odor. The control valve body of an iron filter … Continue reading Where Should an Iron Filter Be Placed: Before or After the Well Pressure Tank?

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Posted on By Gerry Bulfin