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  • Category: Water
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What Causes Arsenic in Well Water? Find Out Today!
As a well owner, it’s your responsibility to maintain the quality of your well water. The best and most important thing is to test your water for contaminants. One common problem you may encounter is arsenic in well water. In a national study of groundwater quality by the USGS, nearly half of the wells tested had arsenic levels of 1 µg/L or greater.
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  • Category: Water
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How to Create a Schedule for Well Water Maintenance
If you have a well, you’re solely responsible for maintaining it, as the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) does not regulate private wells. Therefore, you should develop a well water maintenance schedule and stick to it to ensure water quality and good health. A schedule will help you track when you need to service your well, or schedule appointments with professionals.
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  • Category: Water
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Explaining the Different Causes Behind Sulfur Smell In Well Water
When well water starts reeking of rotting eggs, it’s reasonably concerning. You might wonder if your water is still safe to drink or shower in and if it’s doing damage to your plumbing systems. ONIT Home can help you understand how the sulfur smell in well water can impact your home and how you can resolve the problem. What Causes Sulfur Smell in Well
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  • Category: Water
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What Is Well Water? Understanding Your Home’s Water Source
Water is an essential resource for all life on Earth. Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, water is scarce, and clean water is even rarer. City water and well water are the two primary water sources in residences. If you have recently purchased a home with a well, you may have questions like, what is well water? Is it
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Why Do You Need to Test Well Water? Homeowners, Read Up.
Water is a vital resource for everyone, and it’s crucial to keep it clean. The water quality can affect your health, the taste of your food, and the way your home looks. Are you a well owner and wondering why you need to test well water? If yes, then this article is for you. Over 43 million Americans rely on private
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The Top Shower Head Filter for Homes That Have Well Water
If you’re someone who has well water in your home, you may consider installing a shower head filter. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 15 million households in the US use drinking water from private wells. Unfortunately, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for public drinking water systems do not cover private wells.
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Well Water vs City Water: Which is Safer For My Home?
When moving into a new home, one of the big questions to consider is your water source. Properties with access to well water might have you weighing the pros and cons between well water vs city water. Some families might have a general confusion as to what well water is. Read for a complete breakdown.
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