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We recently received a letter from a reader in Alaska who wondered how to install a chlorinator for use with a storage tank. Different types of chlorinators can be installed in various setups, such as inline and offline chlorinators, each integrating differently into the pool’s plumbing system. This is a common setup because it is … Continue reading Using a Chlorinator with a Storage Tank
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
Water softeners can be crucial components in a whole-house well water filtration system or any comprehensive water treatment solution. Suppose you’ve experienced scale buildup and clogging of pipes and fixtures. In that case, your water is likely too high in magnesium and/or calcium content—these are dissolved minerals known as hardness minerals, which are responsible for … Continue reading Salt-free Water Conditioner
When using a private well water system, it is important to install filters that can function efficiently on your well’s water pressure and quantity. In well water systems with high concentrations of sediment, users might find that the frequency of flushing and replacing filters tends to increase in certain months and decrease in others. Sediment … Continue reading When Water Quantity is Limited, Auto Sediment Backwash Filter Saves Water
If your water has turned cloudy, your faucet aerators keep clogging, or you’re finding grit at the bottom of your toilet tank, you’re dealing with sediment. Here’s the fastest path to fixing it for good. Article last updated July, 2026. Is this really sediment, or something else? Quick gut check: if the particles only show … Continue reading Easiest Way to Remove Sediment From Well Water
Some customers have recently asked us about addressing iron, suspended solids, and hardness in their water. Fortunately, these are common problems for which numerous remedies are available. We recommend the Air Charger Iron Filter and Softener because they are easy to operate, require minimal maintenance, and are fully automatic. Here is more information about … Continue reading Need to Replace Old Kinetico Softener
With the recent flooding, we are getting a lot of inquiries about what to do when your well floods. Here is a recent question: “We were flooded, so I had my drinking water tested just in case the well was contaminated. It came out that I need to chlorinate my well due to coliform bacteria. … Continue reading What to Do When Your Well is Covered by Flood Water
After last year’s extreme drought followed by this year’s unusually wet spring, water tables in Iowa are registering high levels of nitrates due to fertilizer runoff, according to the Associated Press. The nitrates are a concern for drinking water quality and public health. According to the AP report “Nitrate levels have soared because drought-withered corn … Continue reading Nitrate Levels Surge in Midwestern Wells Due to Unusually Wet Spring
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a nationwide study on public pool hygiene and uncovered a serious concern: many public pools contain fecal contamination introduced by swimmers themselves. As part of the investigation, researchers collected water samples from public pool filters during the swimming season and analyzed them for microbial presence. The … Continue reading Pool Water Treatment
We often receive a question like this: “I have a liquid chlorine bleach well water chlorinator. I want to switch to injecting hydrogen peroxide instead. Can I just clean out my existing chlorine metering pump, and switch to peroxide?” Switching to hydrogen peroxide using the same metering pump This is a very good question, and … Continue reading Switching to Hydrogen Peroxide in water
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