Should I Use a DIY Water Test Kit or Send My Water to a Certified Lab?

Nothing is more frustrating than needing to test your water, but not feeling confident about which test will give you the right answers. Should you grab a quick DIY kit for fast results, or invest in a certified lab test for deeper accuracy? Choose wrong and you could overlook real risks or spend money on … Continue reading Should I Use a DIY Water Test Kit or Send My Water to a Certified Lab?

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Wildfire Water Contamination: How to Ensure Safe Water After a Fire

Drinking water contamination is a significant concern in the United States, particularly in areas prone to wildfires. When wildfires occur, they can severely damage drinking water systems, leading to the introduction of harmful chemicals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the water supply. The National Environmental Health Association and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have … Continue reading Wildfire Water Contamination: How to Ensure Safe Water After a Fire

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5 Most Common Mistakes Selecting Well Water Treatment Systems

Over the last 30 years, we have worked on thousands of well water treatment installations or systems. Unfortunately, by the time many of our customers work with us, they are installing their 2nd or 3rd well water treatment system after having problems with the water filtration system that they had before. After some time, we … Continue reading 5 Most Common Mistakes Selecting Well Water Treatment Systems

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A Common Mistake: Failure to Properly Test the Well Water Chemistry

Continuing with our theme of common mistakes made while selecting a well water treatment system, today we will be focusing on the failure to properly test your well water chemistry. This could be considered one of the most important mistakes as it is the first step in selecting a treatment system. If your tests are … Continue reading A Common Mistake: Failure to Properly Test the Well Water Chemistry

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Coliform Bacteria Testing: Why, How, and When

Water quality is a vital component of public health, and one of the most important indicators of safe drinking water is the presence or absence of coliform bacteria. Coliform bacteria are a group of rod-shaped, gram-negative bacteria that do not form spores and are commonly found throughout the environment. They can be present in surface … Continue reading Coliform Bacteria Testing: Why, How, and When

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What You Should Know About Coliform Bacteria in Your Home Well Water

If you’re dealing with coliform bacteria in your well water, you may already know the basics, what total and fecal coliform mean, common sources of contamination, and general prevention. If you need that foundation first, see our guide on sources of coliform bacteria contamination in well water. This guide covers three things that guide doesn’t: … Continue reading What You Should Know About Coliform Bacteria in Your Home Well Water

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