Most residential pressure tanks come in 5 sizes. Roughly, 20, 30, 50, 60 and 80 gallons. What most people don’t realize is that pressure tanks don’t hold that much water. A general guideline is that 1/3 of the tank holds water and the rest is air. Why air? Air is compressed inside the tank and Read the full article…
How To Remove Uranium From Well Water?
There are only TWO accepted AND practical ways recognized by the EPA to remove uranium from your water: Reverse Osmosis – (RO) Ion Resin System Reverse Osmosis Systems Reverses Osmosis – aka RO System – is like a water filter on steroids. It can remove a wide range of contaminants such as uranium from your Read the full article…
How Much Uranium is Safe in Drinking Water?
Uranium is a hot topic in CT as an increasing number of homeowners are testing positive for this contaminant in their well water. But is there an actual safe level? As far as drinking water goes, Connecticut follows the US EPA Drinking Water Guidelines – called Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL). The MCL for Uranium is: Read the full article…
3 Ways to Test Your Drinking Water for Uranium
Since uranium has no smell, taste, odor or color – the only way to know IF it is in your water is to have your water professionally tested. Testing Options: Bring the sample yourself to a certified laboratory. Many labs will even supply you with a free sampling bottle and instructions. Usually you will run Read the full article…
My Water Smells Like Rotten Eggs – Sulfur Odor Issues
Sulfur Can Be Caused By: A Bacteria – called sulfate-reducing bacteria A Gas – called hydrogen sulfide Your Hot Water Heater – because the rod contains sulfate Is it Harmful? Rarely – per the EPA. But it really can stink. It can make the water taste bad and if the levels are high enough, it Read the full article…
How to Pick the Right Sediment Filter For My Home
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…