How Water Becomes Hard

Hard water negatively affects the majority of homes in America, but what causes it? The water we get through precipitation is naturally soft and does not contain the minerals responsible for scale buildup. That occurs when water accumulates minerals from running over rocks or passing through soil. Water should naturally produce a lather, however the lather is replaced by sodium… Read More

Water Staining

Iron in your water can cause stains that are yellow, orange or even a red coloration. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for substances in household water. For iron the MCL is .3 parts per million; if your iron level is above the MCL you may experience staining or your water may have an unpleasant… Read More