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  • What if I Already Have Soft Water?
    June 16, 2021

    What if I Already Have Soft Water?

    Even though 85% of homes in America have hard water, the other 15% is fortunate enough to have naturally soft water. According to the Harwich Water Department, the following states have the softest water available: Washington, Oregon, Colorado, North Dakota, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New York, and all of the New England states. The lucky residents of those states won’t necessarily need to have a whole house water softener, but they’ll probably still want to filter their drinking water. 

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  • hard water causing bad hair days
    June 9, 2021

    Is Hard Water Causing You To Have a Bad Hair Day?

    If you’ve ever had a bad hair day, then this article is for you. We’ve all had them, sometimes your hair just doesn’t want to participate with what you hand in mind or maybe your hair is just being lazy and lays flat all day. No matter how much you brush, comb, blow dry or add more product, it still isn’t cooperating and that’s probably when you decide it will be a hat day. 
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  • do not reuse plastic water bottles
    June 2, 2021

    Why You Shouldn’t Refill Disposable Plastic Water Bottles

    Plastic waste is a global problem. In the United States alone, millions of disposable plastic water bottles enter landfills. To counteract the growing plastic waste problem, many people refill their disposable water bottles, believing they are doing good for the environment. The reality, however, is much more complicated: reusing disposable plastic water bottles can pose a threat to human health. With a reverse osmosis water filtration system and a suitable container, it is possible to both protect the environment and to preserve the health of yourself and your family. In this guide, we will show you how.
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  • uv light sterilizer for home water supplies
    May 20, 2021

    Ultraviolet (UV) Light Sterilizers for Home Water Supplies

    Ultraviolet (UV) radiation produced from the sun or from artificial light sources is a powerful wavelength of light. In nature, UV light kills bacteria and pathogens when those organisms are exposed to the rays. In the home,  Ultraviolet Light Sterilizers have the same power, disinfecting and sanitizing the water you and your family drink, bathe, and cook with. These systems can be used to sterilize both municipal water supplies and as water piped in from private wells.
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  • Photo credit: OCWD
    May 6, 2021

    Would You Drink Recycled Waste Water?

    Even though recycled water has gone through a rigorous filtration process, the idea of it can be unsettling to most people. Think about it, during the OCWD treatment process, they have devices to remove solids from the water, this includes fecal matter, animals that may have died in the sewers, and of course paper products such as toilet paper, wipes, and feminine products. 
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  • ifilters.com micron water filters
    April 29, 2021

    Microns: Measuring Water Filter Effectiveness

    Whole house water filter systems are used in homes throughout the world. These filters trap harmful and unpleasant substances in the water you use to drink, bathe, and cook meals. Every filter is different, and its effectiveness depends on the microscopic pores in the filter elements, which are measured in microns. What size of microns should your whole house water filter have to ensure pure, clean, fresh-tasting water? In the following guide, we will explore water filter micron sizes, giving you the details you need to select the best whole house water filter system for your needs.
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  • Build an Overland Portable Reverse Osmosis Water System
    April 28, 2021

    Build an Overland Portable Reverse Osmosis Water System

    When getting ready for an overland adventure, you have to make sure you are prepared for the worst-case scenario. What does that exactly mean? You bring tools, spare tires, a generator, winch, rope, shelter, and most importantly, food and water. Even if you run out of the food you brought, you can still find meat sources by hunting down rabbits, birds and etc. But once you’re out of water, then that’s when it becomes dangerous. 
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  • Commercial Reverse Osmosis Systems: Uses and Applications
    April 21, 2021

    Commercial Reverse Osmosis Systems: Uses and Applications

    Many industries rely on highly purified water to produce consumer goods or to perform steps in a service process. These industries need powerful systems to remove suspended solids and dissolved contaminants from water supplies. A commercial reverse osmosis system is designed to provide ultra-pure water for industrial applications. In this guide, we will explore commercial reverse osmosis systems and how they are used to provide water for production processes. 
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  • Boiled Water Vs. Filtered Water
    April 14, 2021

    Boiled Water Vs. Filtered Water

    Unfortunately, boiling water takes time and energy to ensure safe drinking water. Another aspect to consider is that not all microorganisms are killed by the boiling process. Certain factors can interfere with the safety of boiled water as well.
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