Storm season is upon us, and we want you to be prepared! Power outages are unfortunately becoming more and more common, as is the use of portable generators. Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure you water treatment equipment and/or pump is working properly when the lights come back on! Losing Power During 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…
Well Water Tips for Homeowners During Winter Storms
It is that magical time of year in New England again! The time of year when it’s cold, dark and you’re shoveling out your driveway for the third time this week because of snowstorm after snowstorm. Didn’t the weatherman say we were only supposed to get a dusting? This winter weather can not only impact Read the full article…
How Much Sodium Does a Softener Add to Drinking Water
Many homeowners often ask how much sodium will be added to their drinking water if they have a Water Softener. This is a common concern, so we’ve including some important information below to show that your softener does not add much sodium to your water. A water softener adds about 9 to 18 mg of Read the full article…
Can Heavy Rain Effect Well Water?
Connecticut has seen some heavy rainstorms in the past few months, and all that rain can have a negative impact on your well. How? By introducing surface water. There are two types of water, Groundwater and Surface Water. If you get your water from a well, you are using groundwater to drink, bathe and clean Read the full article…
Common Well Problems in Connecticut
What Every Connecticut Resident Needs to Know When you live in Connecticut, it’s pretty safe to say that you may be dealing with some well problems. From iron to magnesium to calcium, the Connecticut soil is rich with many minerals, but you don’t exactly want them in your water well. Here’s a rundown of the Read the full article…