If you live in Austin, Texas, or the surrounding metropolitan area, you’re probably drinking city water. This water comes from reservoirs created by dams on the Colorado River. When this water conservation project was first started, there was an abundance of water flowing into and out of these reservoirs. Now, there is less rainfall yet […]
When we think of water, we tend to think of it as the most basic drink out there. But the reality is that when it comes to what makes up water, it’s more than just good old H2O. There are not only different types of water and different ways to filter it, but there are […]
If you live in an area with hard water, like Central Texas, it can be beneficial to your health and to your wallet to get a water softener for your home. “Softening” water is the process of removing minerals and dissolved particles from water. These minerals and particles are what make the water hard. In […]
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 […]
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 […]