Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Contaminants in Drinking Water Safe drinking water is a fundamental need for human life. Often, we hear about toxic agents like lead and other heavy metals being detected in public water systems. Today, the possible presence of pharmaceuticals and effluents from healthcare, manufacturing and production facilities in our drinking water points to […]
Read moreHow To Remove “Hardness” from Your Drinking Water with a Home Water Softener Look carefully. Do you notice any limescale deposits around your pipes, faucets, sinks, and shower fixtures? Perhaps you have started to use more soap and detergent than usual lately, and there are thick soapy residues on your skin after you shower. If […]
Read moreFor many people, private wells are an excellent alternative to local public water sources. In most cases, private wells provide great-tasting, chemical-free water with vital minerals and nutrients. These groundwater sources are also cost-effective and environmentally-friendly. If you are among the estimated 43 million Americans who rely on private wells for drinking water, there is […]
Read moreHow Do UV Systems Work and Why You Need One for Your Home For over a century, ultraviolet (UV) water purification has been one of the most powerful lines of defense against harmful biological contaminants in drinking water. UV systems offer superior protection from bacteria, viruses, molds, giardia, cryptosporidium and other disease-causing microorganisms likely present […]
Read moreThe Differences Between Hard and Soft Water You’re undoubtedly familiar with the concepts of hard and soft water, but how much thought have you given to what makes water hard or soft? If you’ve never had access to soft water, you have no idea what you’re missing out on. After learning about the differences between […]
Read moreHow Water Gets To Your Home We use it every day and trust that it will always be there for us, but have you ever considered how water gets from the original source to your faucets? A whopping 73% of the earth’s surface is water, so why are we encouraged to not waste water? SpringWell […]
Read moreKDF Process Media and Why It’s Important for Whole House Water Filters Today, you’ll probably notice that most water treatment technologies have limitations – despite how good they are. They cost a fortune, they don’t last long and are often difficult to maintain. Not to mention their inability to combat certain disease-causing microorganisms. If […]
Read moreHow To Tell If Your Water Is Hard Every time you watch television, you see commercials selling products that help “prevent hard water stains” or “prevent mineral buildup.” As you stroll down the aisles of your favorite grocery store, you notice these products and so many more that feature the words “Hard Water” somewhere on […]
Read moreAt SpringWell, we know how lucky we are to be part of a business we believe in and to have such committed team members and loyal customers. We agree, though, that gratitude alone isn’t enough, which is why we donate a percentage of each whole-house water filtration system and water softener to charity. The one […]
Read moreMaybe you consider yourself somewhat of an environmentalist. You recycle bottles, cans, and newspapers, religiously reuse the plastic grocery bags you accumulate, and you never, ever litter. Those are all great places to start, but have you considered the ways you may be polluting your water supply? Believe it or not, even the most well-meaning […]
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