No Water? Six Quick Checks You Can Do Right Now! If you are on well water, there’s nothing worse than suddenly being out of water. We speak from experience with customers who call after taking a shower and their water runs out! Here are some quick checks you can do yourself: Check your breaker. It’s Read the full article…
Beware of Frozen Pipes and Drain Lines
It is COLD. Freezing actually. This can create headaches for homeowners because your pipes can freeze, and so can your drain line for your water treatment equipment. What to Look For: Poor water quality Extra water in your brine tank No water or water pressure loss What to Do: If you have confirmed your pipes/drainline Read the full article…
Water in Connecticut
We sure are lucky here in Connecticut. We don’t have water restrictions, no mandatory water conservation, no mandatory recycling of grey water. In fact, we barely recognize our abundance of water until we lose power. We have so much water that we water our lawns, fill our Jacuzzi tubs, and flush our toilets- even ignore Read the full article…
Well Water Quality CAN Change!
This may be surprising to you. Many people think their well water will remain exactly the same, and that they have the same water as their neighbors. But it’s not that simple. Well water is influenced by many things such as: Seasonal changes – decaying leaves, rain, snow Rainfall /Drought – effects the amount of Read the full article…
Is Your Well Water Safe to Drink?
The only way to know for sure is to have your well water tested. And since the government does not regulate private wells, you are on your own. So what should you test for? Don’t drive yourself crazy testing for every known possible contamination. It’s not practical and would get very expensive. But if you Read the full article…
What Causes Low Water Pressure?
Based on our 50 + years of experience, here’s what we have found about low water pressure: Clogged Sediment Filters – most standard size filters can impede pressure. A bigger filter gives you more filtering properties AND better flow rates. Try a “Big Bertha” or “Big Blue” with a dual gradient insert. We like the Read the full article…
What is Hard Water?
In simple terms, it means dissolved calcium and magnesium ions in your water. Although there are other dissolved ions in your water, those are the primary components. How Does Hardness Get in Your Water? Rain already has some hardness, and as water travels through the earth’s crust and underground to your well, it dissolves more Read the full article…
Happy Halloween…And Drink Plenty of Water!
Water? Yes! Why? Because chocolate is a diuretic. And if you’re like me, one Kit Kat is just not enough! Other fun facts as you justify your binge today… The average person will spend $75 for Halloween Americans will spend a staggering $6.9 BILLION dollars for Halloween – on what you ask? Costumes – of Read the full article…
How Much Does a Water Softener Cost?
The range is usually between $1,600-$3,900. Sound like a big range? Here are some factors to consider when looking into the price of a new Softener: Tank size– some homes will allow for a smaller tank size, like a 9×48. Others will require a larger tank, like a 10×54 Single unit or Twin – depending Read the full article…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is here and it’s time to wear PINK! H2O is proud to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to be involved in the fight against breast cancer. We all may have a family member, friend, loved one, or even just an acquaintance, that is battling this cancer. Together we can make a difference. H2O Read the full article…