Understanding True Water Softener Capacity
The capacity of a water softener is simply the amount of hardness it can remove before it needs to regenerate. Water softener capacity is one of the most poorly understood aspects of water softener sizing by both dealers and consumers alike. There is a great deal of misinformation regarding capacity, and most of the water softeners advertised […]
Old Fashioned Lemonade
Summer seems to have settled in for the season. It is time to think about backyard BBQs, swimming and lots of sunshine. We all know how important it is to stay hydrated, but sometimes water needs a bit of a pick-me-up. Here is a recipe from my grandmother for the best lemonade you will ever […]
What to do During a Boil Water Advisory
Within the past month Sarasota County and Manatee County have issued boil water advisories to those using county water. Hearing that your water may be carrying deadly bacteria is not a calming thought. What do you do? When will it be OK to consume? What about showers and baths? We at Healthy Water Systems will […]
Benefits from a Whole-House Water Filter
Adding a whole-house water filtration system is a big decision. To help you with the decision, we have put together several benefits from treating your water at the source.
10 Benefits of Using a Water Filter
Water filters provide better tasting and better smelling drinking water by removing chlorine and bacterial contaminants. Point-of-use water filters remove lead from drinking water immediately prior to consumption, thus preventing this harmful substance from entering the body. The purchase of a countertop filter results in a source of clean, healthy water that costs much less […]
Bottled Water: Innocent or No?
There is nothing quite as wonderful as drinking a nice, cold bottle of pure water on a hot day. Or is there? Americans consumed about 50 million bottles of water last year. Almost a quarter of those bottles were manufactured by the brands Aquafina and Dasani which are owned by beverage giants Pepsi and Coke, […]
Pre-Storm Water Prep
If you live in Florida, you have probably seen the recent warnings about the budding tropical disturbance likely to hit our state this weekend or early next week. Let’s look at what you can do to help meet your water needs in the case of such an event.
Well water – is yours safe?
Living in Florida, we are fortunate to have a large source of groundwater. Aquifers are the main source of drinking water in our state, whether it’s well water or public water. Most groundwater is naturally clean and free of contaminants but aquifers can become contaminated – and cause illness – through bacteria, nitrates, chemicals, poorly […]
Cool Ice Cube Ideas
Hot summer days call for staying hydrated, and we’ve found some colorful ways to dress up your ice cubes to make consuming the requisite amount of water a little more fun and a lot tastier. PUCKER UP Combine equal parts fresh lemon juice and water; add a pinch of sugar. Pour into ice cube tray, […]
What the heck is El Niño?
If you’ve seen a weather forecast in the past few weeks, you know that weather has been a bit extreme. Just a few days ago, a massive cold front pushed through the Eastern USA causing tornadoes in the Southeast and blizzards in the Northeast. Throughout all of it, you keep hearing the phrase “El Niño […]