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Responsible homeowners are sure to be proactive and address hard water issues before they become a major problem. But do you have the experience to see the signs that your water supply needs help?  Or that your appliances and plumbing are suffering from a water supply that could be harmful in the long run? Hard water can lead to a myriad of issues, including water spots on appliances and glasses, mineral build-up on faucets, slow...

Have you ever hopped in the shower only to find that your shower head and faucet aren’t putting out water with enough pressure to scrub off the suds? Low water pressure is a common complaint of residents living in apartment buildings or hotels but encountering this in a home or a personal residence is anything but pleasant. Suffering from low water pressure can really slow down your day-to-day routine, so it’s essential to get to...

Culligan bottled water jugs are a perfect addition to any home or office space. However, you may be wondering what kind of work goes into carrying and installing these bottles every time a new delivery comes in. How much do Culligan 5-gallon jugs weigh and how often do you need to carry new ones into your home or office? Is there any extra work associated with using Culligan bottled water jugs? The answers to all...

Does your home’s water come from a well? Do you ever notice streaking on your dishes after washing them, or have dull hair and dry skin? This may mean that you have hard water in your home! Because your water comes straight from the ground, it is filled with untreated minerals that can be harmful to your body, skin, and home appliances. If you have well water, it might be time to look into getting...

If you have traveled to Galveston for the first time and expected to see crystal clear or blue waters you often think about in many Gulf of Mexico photos, you were probably disappointed. Galveston’s water is usually brown. But there’s a reason for it — and does this effect have any bearing on your tap water? There are a handful of prevailing theories as to why Galveston’s water is typically a murky, turbid color of...

Hard water is water that contains a high amount of dissolved minerals such as lime, calcium and magnesium. Throughout the water cycle, it is natural for drinking water to accumulate minerals and the more minerals that are dissolved, the harder the water becomes. Although hard water is not a health hazard and is generally safe to drink, being exposed to hard water over time can cause great damage to your skin and home appliances. One...

Having problems with your water? Do you know what needs to be done to fix these problems? The truth is many homeowners across America do not know the problems their water has or how to fix them. With hundreds of different treatment options, it can be difficult to determine what you need to help with your water problems. When it comes to water hardness, there are typically two options you can use, a water softener...

Disinfection byproducts can enter your water supply in several different ways. In fact, there could even be disinfection byproducts in your cup of tea. According to a study conducted by the American Chemical Society, and distributed by Science Daily, “when boiled water is used to brew tea, residual chlorine in the water can react with tea compounds to form disinfection byproducts.” It is a problem that communities across the country face, but what are disinfection byproducts,...

Petroleum, like all fossil fuels, primarily consists of a complex mixture of molecules called hydrocarbons. Petrochemical plants convert the components of oil and gas, such as ethane, propane, and more into chemicals like ethylene, propylene, and methanol. Two of the most common petrochemical classes, olefins and aromatics, are the building blocks for plastics, industrial chemicals, agricultural pesticides, and other materials that are harmful to human health and the environment. Petroleum Refineries Petroleum refineries are entities that...