Your well can produce a lot of gunk! Sediment, mud, even sludgy iron bacteria. One of the easiest and cost-effective ways to protect your home is by installing an In-Line Cartridge Filter. Also known as a Whole House Filter. The Filter Unit is installed after your pressure tank (if you have one) and usually before Read the full article…
Arsenic, Uranium & Radon Found in CT Well Water
Across New England many towns are paying more attention to what’s in their groundwater, and encouraging residents to do the same. Maine and Vermont have offered similar programs in the past, and now Connecticut has followed suit with some town sponsored water tests. Most recently Glastonbury. The focus has been on Uranium, Radon and certain Read the full article…
What is the Pink Slime Stain In My Shower and Toilet?
The culprit may be airborne bacteria. As the weather warms up and the humidity increases, it is not uncommon to notice pinkish slime on your shower walls, sink and along the water line in your toilet bowl. There are many types of airborne bacteria. Sometimes, when the conditions are right, this bacterium will settle on Read the full article…
Is the Water From My Hose Treated
It’s easy to see if your outside faucet is treated. First – go to your water treatment equipment. Find the pipe that comes FROM your storage tank and INTO your water treatment equipment. (Or – if you have city water, the pipe that comes FROM an outside wall) Any pipe BEFORE your Water Treatment Equipment is untreated. Most Read the full article…
Water Testers in Your Area – Easy Guide
Looking for water testers? Here is a handy guide to help you choose which is best for your needs. PROBLEM WHO TO GOOGLE & CALL WHY THEM? Well Water ProblemsSuch as iron, hardness, low pH, manganese, sulfur odor, sediment Type: Water Treatment Company Such as: H2O Equipment Company 860-267-0110 They will usually perform a free Read the full article…
How to Read the Digital Display on Your ProMate Softener
The digital vale of your ProMate 6 water softener (or filter) scrolls through a series of information designed to give the customer a quick glimpse of what is going inside the unit. Installer Information: This includes the company name and phone number who installed the unit. Time of Day: This is what time the unit Read the full article…
What Water Test Do I Need When Buying A Home?
Buying a new home can be overWELLming! But it does not have to be. There are several tests to determine what’s in your water and if your water is safe to drink. The most common is called the Basic Profile (or Standard Water Analysis). Read the full article…
Does Red Water Mean I Have Iron In My Well Water?
Yes. Red water IS usually caused by iron – specifically ferric iron. What is ferric iron? Stay with me for a fun, fast lesson on the three most common forms of iron in Connecticut well waters. And this will totally impress your friends! 1. Clear Water Iron Iron dissolved into water – so the water runs Read the full article…
How To Remove Iron Bacteria From Well Water
A common, highly unpleasant water problem in several household wells is a buildup of iron bacteria. The good news is that these microbes are harmless to your health, despite their name. The bad news is that the impacts they have on your well and plumbing systems can be annoying and disruptive to your daily water Read the full article…
Is Your Well Pressure Tank Water Logged?
The big, (usually blue), metal tank in your basement may not look like much, but it is what controls your well pump. This tank tells the pump when to turn on, how long to run, when to turn off, and is directly responsible for how much pressure you feel when you take your shower! The Read the full article…