Since everyone on the face of the planet needs to drink water to survive, it is good to know the properties of the water you drink. Most water sources inside America fall under the EPA and their guidelines for proper and safe drinking water. Inside these guidelines, you will find a suggested pH level of […]
Have you ever wondered why your dishes seem dirty even though you washed them? How about why your bathroom is still dirty even though you spent hours cleaning it? Have you ever washed your clothes only to have them look dingy and smell bad? Well, you are not alone, 85% of the households share the […]
Maybe you became intrigued by the idea of installing a water softener in your home because you have heard that soft water is great for shiny, more lustrous hair. That is true, but it can also have a beneficial effect on your home in general. Keep reading to learn a few lesser-known reasons why having […]
If you have lived in Central Texas for long, you are probably aware that one of the few (very very few) downfalls of this great state is the extremely hard water it has. Both Austin and San Antonio water have very high mineral levels and are considered very hard, which can cause a wide range […]
Do you see those ugly stains on the sink? Smell the rotten egg smell in the plumbing? Do all of your clothes look faded after just a few washes? You may have hard water coming into your home and need to get a water softener. The truth is, hard water can also have a very […]
Most homeowners have heard of hard and soft water, but not everyone knows about the many effects hard water can have on your home. Hard water in your home happens when there is too much magnesium and calcium built up in your plumbing system. Having these minerals in your system is natural and there will […]
Moving into a new home or apartment is a lot of work. Most times, there is little time to give a thought to the quality of the water. However, once everything is settled and attention to small things begins, a homeowner may notice harsh stains on the sink or notice the water pressure is getting […]
If you’ve recently found out that you have hard water, you’re may be wondering what that actually means for you and your household. Saying an area has hard water is a simple way of stating that there are minerals in the water. Soft water does not contain these minerals or, as is more often the […]
A clean water supply is essential to the human population. Water takes up over seventy percent of the world’s surface. Humans are made up of mostly water and need water to live and perform at their best every single day. So, as humans, why don’t we care more about purifying our water that we drink […]
Hard water, as defined by the experts at Austin Water Solutions, is water that contains calcium and magnesium deposits. Hardness is categorized by the amount of these minerals dissolved found in the water, according to water hardness testing kits: 0 – 2 softer water 3 – 6 hard water 7 – 10 serious hard water […]