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.

Explained: The Difference Between Salt-Based and Salt-Free Water Softeners (Updated April 25th, 2023) If you notice stains, watermarks or filmy residue on your sinks and bathtubs, you might have a problem with hard water. Hard water contains high levels of minerals such as calcium and magnesium and can wreak havoc in any household. Luckily, there’s […]

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Why Micron Rating Matters in Water Filtration When shopping for a whole-house water filter system, there are a few things you need to consider to make an informed purchase. Of course, you want an affordable system that can filter large volumes of water. However, there’s something else just as crucial to keep in mind:  the […]

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Pets Need Clean Drinking Water, Too – Here’s Why Updated April, 6th 2023 For many of us, pets are a precious treasure. They bring a whole new level of fun and joy to our everyday lives and our families. Not to mention the sheer comfort and emotional support they provide and how much they help […]

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Can Hard Water Damage Car Paint? As a car owner, nothing beats a new, sparkling paint job that catches everyone’s eye. Whether fresh off the dealer’s lot or recently painted at an auto shop, you want that glossy shine to last a lifetime. But let’s face it, life happens. And that seemingly harmless water flowing […]

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What Causes Pink Bathroom Slime, and How Do I Remove It? If you notice pink slimy stuff on your bathroom surfaces, you might be scratching your head in confusion. What is this mysterious, nasty-looking slime? No matter how often I scrub, scour, and sanitize my bathroom, it keeps returning. What do I do? Who do […]

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Is East Palestine’s Water Safe to Drink After the Ohio Train Derailment? On Feb. 3, 2023, a freight train carrying various chemical compounds rumbled through East Palestine, Ohio. The train’s deafening horn echoed through the small industrial town, alerting residents of its imminent arrival. But no one could have predicted the disaster that was about […]

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Nutrient Pollution: A Persistent Threat to Wyoming Waterways Imagine this: You stop by a lake to admire its scenic surroundings and natural beauty. But strangely, you notice large chunks of green scum and scores of lifeless fish floating on the once-clear surface while a foul odor fills the air. This spooky, unsightly event results from […]

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What are Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) in Drinking Water? Every day, swarms of waterborne microbes infiltrate our drinking water systems – E. coli bacteria, brain-eating amoebas, the whole shebang. Because of this, the EPA requires all public water utilities to take steps to ensure only clean, microbe-free drinking water reaches our homes. But in most cases, […]

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What Is Hard Water & How To Test For Water Hardness Updated 2/15/2023 If you’ve ever experienced any signs of “hard” water in your home, your first instinct is likely to figure out the steps to fix the problems – quickly. So we’ll go through what water hardness is and how to test it. To […]

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Filtered Water Explained: 9 Benefits You Didn’t Know When you pour yourself a glass of tap water, do you ever consider what could be lurking in it? How about when you’re cooking or baking? Do you think about the quality of the water you use to cook pasta, make beverages, or bake pastries? We hope […]

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