Curious about U.S. water problems by region? Water quality isn’t just a national issue—it’s a local one. The type of contaminants and challenges homeowners face in their drinking water vary significantly depending on their region and whether they are on city water or their own private well water. From hard water buildup in the Midwest … Continue reading U.S. Water Problems by Region: Common Contaminants & Solutions
Category: Acid Water
Blue Stains in Sink From Well Water
What Does It Mean if You Have Blue Stains in Sink From Well Water? If you have well water, any stain or smell that comes from your appliances may make you feel concerned. Blue stains in sinks from well water are not usually harmful, but they can become a problem if they are not addressed. … Continue reading Blue Stains in Sink From Well Water
Top 9 Causes of Copper Corrosion in Home Piping Systems
Causes, prevention, and treatment of copper corrosion
Acid Well Water: The Simple Way to Neutralize Acidic Well Water & End Copper Corrosion Problems
Did you know that rainwater is slightly acidic and, in some cases, can be very acidic? This can cause acidic groundwater and might cause your well water to be corrosive to plumbing, fixtures, and appliances. Acidic well water is commonly caused by acid rainfall due to atmospheric carbon dioxide and other airborne pollutants and, in … Continue reading Acid Well Water: The Simple Way to Neutralize Acidic Well Water & End Copper Corrosion Problems
Water Tests
While relying on a private well can offer some great advantages – namely, the ability to completely control the quality and composition of your water – most well water users can attest that it comes with its own share of disadvantages as well. Perhaps the biggest trouble with well water stems from the variety of … Continue reading Water Tests
Adding Filter Media to Downflow (Backwashing) Neutralizers
Adding Filter Media to Downflow (Backwashing) Neutralizers Understanding Neutralizers and Filtration Media Neutralizers and filtration media are essential components of a water treatment system, working together to provide cleaner water and improve overall water quality. Neutralizers, such as calcite and Corosex, are designed to raise the pH of acidic water, ensuring it falls within a … Continue reading Adding Filter Media to Downflow (Backwashing) Neutralizers
Neutralizing Rainwater with a Calcite Blend Neutralizer
While most of our letters come from users of well and city water, some are from customers who rely on rainwater at home. Rainwater often has a low pH when first collected, which can lead to copper leaching in cistern systems due to its acidity. One rainwater user recently contacted us with this issue, so … Continue reading Neutralizing Rainwater with a Calcite Blend Neutralizer
What Are the Potential Problems with Using a Calcite Only Acid Neutralizer?
Potential Problems with Using a Calcite Acid Neutralizer Are you wondering if a Calcite Acid Neutralizer is right for your home? Yesterday, we talked about neutralizing acidic water without a neutralizer. However, we recommend using a standalone Calcite Acid Neutralizer tank for best results. Today, a customer asked about possible drawbacks, and we wanted to … Continue reading What Are the Potential Problems with Using a Calcite Only Acid Neutralizer?
Water Neutralizer
If you use multiple treatment systems for your well or city water, you have probably wondered whether their order of installation affects the final quality of your treated water. The answer is yes, the order of your treatment systems can be a factor in determining the effectiveness of your systems. One customer using an iron … Continue reading Water Neutralizer
How to configure a Neutralizer into your water treatment system
How to configure a Neutralizer into your water treatment system If you use multiple treatment systems for your well or city water, you have probably wondered whether their order of installation affects the final quality of your treated water. The answer is yes; the order of your treatment systems can be a factor in determining … Continue reading How to configure a Neutralizer into your water treatment system