What are the differences and why does it matter? A water softener has two jobs: to soften the water and to clean itself during the regeneration cycle. The goal is to find a system that can provide soft water to your home, even during regeneration, without unnecessary waste. HOW DO WATER SOFTENERS WORK? Water softeners…
Tastes and odors in water – What are the causes and how can they be treated? Pure water is colorless, tasteless, odorless, and free from any and all contaminants. But water is rarely found in its pure state. In fact, water that smells or tastes funny is a primary reason people turn to bottled water,…
Automatically checks your brine tank so you don’t need to do it yourself with the Kinex Salt Monitoring System. With the new Kinex Salt Monitor, you get automatic notifications when it’s time to add salt, and you can check the status at any time. No more guessing! Kinetico Kinex™ offers a “hands-off” experience. Your authorized, independent Kinetico dealer will install…
The presence of bacteria and viruses in water can pose major health risks. Some of the contaminants that can be in your home’s water supply cannot be detected through sight, smell or taste. In fact, water that looks clear may not be as clean as you think. Tiny microscopic bacteria and viruses can contaminate the…
Many people believe that “water is water.’ It is wet, clear, tasteless and odorless. At least that is what we expect water to be, but that may not be an accurate description of the water in your home. Water quality and water problems vary from region to region and even house to house. How the…
Is bottled water a regular purchase in your household? Do you prefer the taste of bottled water to tap water? If so, you are not alone. Over the past few decades, bottled water has become commonplace in everyday life. Many have come to believe that bottled water is a more convenient and “safer” alternative to…
WHAT IS A WATER SOFTENER? Before learning about water softeners, let’s first define hard water. Hard water is water that contains dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium. Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon (gpg). If water has 1 or more gpg, it is considered hard. Hard water can cause many problems like dry…
First, why is Water Testing so Important? Water quality can no longer be taken for granted. There are many variables that can come into play: the possibility of contaminated water, our aging water distribution system, unknown well-water quality and the type of plumbing in your home. Many don’t realize it’s common for municipalities to supply…
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) are the amount of organic and inorganic materials such as metals, minerals, salts, and ions that are dissolved in water. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) refer to any inorganic salts (e.g., calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, bicarbonates, chlorides, and sulfates) and small amounts of organic matter present in water. TDS can also include…
City water may be treated, but some municipal water supplies still require in-home water treatment. Although city water (water from a municipal water system) is usually treated before it reaches your home, most city water is still hard and contains some level of contaminants. Municipal water treatment plants are required to provide water that meets…