Author: Tommy Stricklin

Tommy Stricklin is Springwell Water's chief water specialist with more than 2 decades of experience and knowledge within the residential water industry.

How a Water Well Works: The Ultimate Guide If you live in a town or city, your drinking water likely comes from a public water system. All you have to do is turn on the tap, and water comes gushing out. But move a few miles out of town, and you’ll realize things can be […]

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Free Chlorination Explained: The Benefits and Possible Downsides Water utilities supply large amounts of water to customers every day through complex drinking water distribution systems (DWDSs). It’s how most of us get water to drink, cook, shower, do the laundry, and for other household and personal purposes. Typically, these water providers must take steps to […]

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Texas Water Crisis: Keeping Your Drinking Water Safe During a Winter Storm Clean drinking water is a crucial part of our health and well being. But regrettably, it’s something many of us take for granted. The ongoing Texas water crisis demonstrates how important it is for us to adequately prepare for the likelihood of similar […]

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Water Softeners: What are They and How Do They Work? If you are among the millions of Americans living in homes with hard water, you’ve likely witnessed the chaos it can create in the household. Then on your quest for an effective solution, you probably heard that installing a water softener in your home is […]

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California Wildfires: How AFFF Firefighting Foam Can Pollute Drinking Water In case you haven’t been following the news, California experienced a series of violent wildfires in 2020. In response, firefighters across the state have been working tirelessly to combat the fierce blazes and bring hope to the wildfire survivors and worried residents. However, there’s a […]

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The Best Water for Making Coffee Explained Imagine this: After realizing you’ve been latte-ing away your money at your favorite coffee shop, you decide to start brewing your coffee at home. Of course, you want the same quality coffee you’ve become accustomed to, so you purchase an expensive coffee maker and some high-class coffee beans. […]

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10 Surprising Beauty Benefits of Filtered Tap Water Many of us believe the secret to physical beauty lies in expensive face creams, premium hair care products, and bogus miracle treatments. Sure, high-tech moisturizers and serums can help boost your complexion, soften your hair, and minimize wrinkles and fine lines. But outward beauty starts within, with […]

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Why Staying Hydrated is Important – Plus 7 Easy Ways to Drink More Water Proper hydration is essential to our health and well being. Yet, many of us only focus on eating more fruits and vegetables, spending more hours in the gym, getting adequate sleep, etc. As simple as it sounds, drinking more water can […]

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How to Protect Your Family from Lead in Tap Water For many of us, family is everything – although they can drive us a little crazy at times. That’s why we encourage them to eat lots of fruits and vegetables and get plenty of sleep and exercise. But there’s one crucial area that doesn’t get […]

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Hard Water: The Sneaky Culprit Behind Your Crunchy Hair and Dry Skin? Like most women, you probably do everything imaginable to keep your skin and hair feeling clean, healthy, and soft. But despite your best efforts, neither feels quite as you’d want them to. Chances are, you blamed it on a new beauty regimen or […]

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