According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the North American Drought is a record-breaking expansion of the drought which started in 2010, when the shortage of snow and rain in North America resulted in little or no run-off and melt-water to soak into the soil. The shortage of water encompasses 80% of the United … Continue reading Drought Impacts Well Water Treatment Systems And Water Quality
Category: Well Water Treatment
Soda Ash Water Treatment
How Much Soda Ash Should Be Injected To Raise the pH of my well water from 5.0 to 7.5? Generally, you want to inject 100 to 200 mg of soda ash for each liter of water (mg/L). Milligrams per liter is the same as parts per million (PPM). Soda ash systems are commonly used to … Continue reading Soda Ash Water Treatment
Two Signs Your Water Well Is In Trouble
Water well problems often go unnoticed until it’s too late. Two signs your well may be failing are if it starts pumping air or your electric bill suddenly spikes—indicating the pump is running constantly. While most wells run for years with little upkeep, they still need routine maintenance. The typical modern residential well can produce … Continue reading Two Signs Your Water Well Is In Trouble
Birm, Greensand, and Pro-OX Iron Filters: A Primer
Iron water filters remove iron and other contaminants from your water supply. Install them at the point of entry to treat all the water in your home and solve iron-related issues throughout your plumbing system. Iron water filters can remove various types of iron, including red water iron, clear water iron, and hydrogen sulfide, which … Continue reading Birm, Greensand, and Pro-OX Iron Filters: A Primer
Water Stains? How to Identify The Top 5 Stains
Well water can leave behind pink, red, brown, black, or blue stains on toilets, tubs, sinks, clothing, and even your hair. These stains are often caused by minerals like iron and manganese, organic material, or corrosive water chemistry. Here’s what each type of stain typically means: Pink Stains Pink stains are common in homes with … Continue reading Water Stains? How to Identify The Top 5 Stains
Testing Well Water
I have well water. What should I test for, and how often should I have it tested? This is a common question we are often asked. The tests you decide to have done on your well water depend on your goals and whether you are primarily interested in health-related contaminants that might be present, or … Continue reading Testing Well Water
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