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While sand is not something you should expect to see from a modern, properly constructed well, we still have many customers write to us with questions about sand and sediment in their water. The problem is that once sand and sediment get into a well, they can wreak havoc on pipes and appliances. Since … Continue reading Lakos Sandmaster Removes Sediment and Sand from Well Water
While sand is not something you should expect to see from a modern, properly constructed well, we still have many customers write to us with questions about sand and sediment in their water. Effects of Sand in Well Water and Sediment Once sand, sediment, dirt, and silt enter a well, they can damage pipes and … Continue reading Amazing ways to remove well water sediment using Lakos Sandmaster
If you’ve ever turned to the internet for information about hard water or water softening systems, you’ve likely noticed the glut of contradictory information floating about. Some websites champion soft water and water softeners, usually because they sell them, while others denounce soft water as a blight on human and environmental health. Any smart consumer … Continue reading Get It Straight: Hard Truths About Soft Water
This article concludes our three-part series on home water disinfection. Previous posts explained how to calculate CT values and reviewed common residential disinfectants. In this final installment, we’ll cover recommended systems for effectively disinfecting your home water supply. Chemical disinfection uses agents like chlorine and peroxide. It is the most common method for inactivating pathogens … Continue reading “Which System is Right for Me?”: Our Top 3 Recommended Systems for Home Water Disinfection
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
Water disinfection is crucial to ensuring that it is safe to drink and free of harmful bacteria and other organisms. The primary methods of disinfection are chlorination, hydrogen peroxide injection, ozone, and UV light, each requiring absolute quantification of contact time and dosage to ensure effectiveness. Proper contact time must also be complemented by the … Continue reading “What is a CT Value?”: The (Simple) Math Behind Water Disinfection
While relying on a private well can offer some great advantages – namely, the ability to completely control the quality and composition of your water – most well water users can attest that it comes with its own share of disadvantages as well. Perhaps the biggest trouble with well water stems from the variety of … Continue reading Water Tests
Odors in well water, which can affect drinking water quality, are commonly caused by iron and/or sulfur bacteria or compounds of iron, manganese, and sulfates. Hydrogen sulfide gas (“rotten egg odor”) frequently occurs in well water due to decaying organic matter, sulfate activity, and various species of sulfur or iron bacteria. For the full breakdown … Continue reading Well Water Smells? Here’s the 6-Step Fix
Yesterday, we described how to add filter media to a back-washing calcite neutralizer, with or without a top fill plug. Today, we’ll explain how to replace filter media in an acid neutralizer upflow system, with or without a top fill plug. First, let’s look at the differences between upflow and downflow neutralizers. In a standard … Continue reading Adding Filter Media to Upflow Neutralizers
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 plumbing and appliances from corrosion. … Continue reading Adding Filter Media to Downflow (Backwashing) Neutralizers
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