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Which System Do I Need to Remove Iron?
That’s a question we get a lot, and the question is not easily answered because it depends upon a number of issues, including the following: iron levels of your water; the pH of the water; the levels...
View ArticleSalt Free Water Softeners & Sodium in Water
Dear Mark, After reading a lot of the questions and answers on your blog, I’m wondering if there is ANY good water softener that operates without salt and that doesn’t cost a fortune? Salt in drinking...
View ArticleWhat about a wiper on a UV light?
Some of you don’t know what I am referring to when I say a “wiper on a UV bulb.” OK, here is what a wiper does: It used to be that some ultraviolet lights (especially commercial ones) utilized a rod...
View ArticleRemoval of Sulfur From the Water
QUESTION: We talked some time ago about sulfur removal via your system with US Water. I have some questions for you. I do not recall we ever finished these conversations so if this is review, I...
View ArticleThe UV Light is on so I’m protected…..right?
In a water treatment system, ultraviolet light (UV) is used to disinfect the water by destroying bacteria. The UV light penetrates the water stream and destroys the micro-organisms. This process is...
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How do you treat acid water?
Water with a pH of 7.0 is considered to be neutral. If the pH is above 7.0, the water is considered to be alkaline, but if it is below 7.0, then it is acidic. In general, water with a pH of less...
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Does whole house reverse osmosis make sense?
The short answer is “YES” but that doesn’t mean that it is for everyone. We will consider the pros and cons of a whole-house RO system and you can decide if it is for you or not. First of all, water...
View ArticleWhy do I need a water test?
This is a question that we hear almost all the time. Some people will say “Well, I’ve got the worst water you have ever seen, so just quote me a system for that.“ If you have the worst water we have...
View ArticleDo you have pesticides in your water?
Under the safe drinking water act which was first passed in 1974, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) set levels for pesticides in drinking water and required utilities to monitor...
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Why is the TDS on my RO system so high?
Dear Sir, With your 40 years experience in drinking water, I’m hoping you can help. At this point I’m worried and confused about the new drinking water system we just had installed in our home by a...
View ArticleCan I just mix hot soft and cold hard water?
Dear Water Doctor, We have very hard water (~24 gpg) and dislike the dry skin, holey clothes, and scale deposits on faucets, shower heads, and toilets. HOWEVER, we also don’t want the slick feeling...
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So, you think you want a water softener with a Fleck valve?
Let me clarify one thing at the beginning – Fleck does not make water softeners. Fleck makes water softener control valves, like one shown at the right. Fleck Controls used be called L.W....
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Can I install a water softener myself?
This is a question we hear frequently and it begs other questions: Can you mow your lawn? Can you change an electrical outlet? Can you install a bathroom faucet? Can you replace your garbage disposal?...
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Is boxed water better?
It was recently brought to my attention that a company is using milk carton-like packaging to provide an ecologically-friendly alternative to traditional bottled water. The appeal of boxed water is to...
View ArticleShould I get my water tested?
No, you should never get your water tested – you might find out that something in there is bad for you or you might learn how to treat it properly and who wants to do that? What are you – Crazy?...
View ArticleWhat do I do about tetrachloroethylene in my water?
Well, I could joke that you could start a dry cleaning company because that’s where it comes from, but it is really no joke! Just recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) started an...
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What type of water treatment do I need for an RV?
John L. asked the following: “We have a RV and we will be living in the full-time and traveling all over the US. Not knowing what kind of water we will be getting into, what would you suggest?” First,...
View ArticleWhat About Fracking?
Brian wrote this: “3 years ago one of our wells on the farm ran dry in the summer months and we had a well drilled near the house to get us going again. I found a local well driller that was able to...
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What Kind of Whole House RO Do I Need?
Question for the Water Doctor: “I am purchasing a house with well water. As a city dweller and the owner of some large aquariums I would like to do whole house RO. Could someone please reach out to me...
View ArticleHere’s Why We Tell the Truth About Saltfree Conditioners
First of all, we don’t call them saltfree water softeners, because they are not! We do sell saltfree water conditioners – they are called the Green Wave. They have their place, but we go to great...
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