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Home automation has expanded far beyond smart thermostats and lighting. Today, even private well water systems are joining the connected home revolution. By integrating well pumps, water treatment equipment, and monitoring devices with smart home hubs, homeowners gain unprecedented control and protection over their most vital resource—clean water. In this article, we’ll explore the latest technology trends in smart home integration for well water systems , including leak detection, real-time water quality monitoring, automated shutoff systems, and smartphone alerts. 1. Leak Detection Sensors Leaks in a well water system can waste thousands of gallons and cause expensive property damage. New smart leak detection sensors can be installed: At vulnerable points like pressure tanks, water heaters, or under sinks. Wireless and battery-powered , sending signals to a hub or directly to a smartphone app. Linked to automations —when a leak is detected, an alert is sent instantl...

Welcome to the first article in The Investigator Series , where we approach water treatment problems like detectives. By carefully listening, gathering evidence, and investigating all possible causes, we can uncover the real issues behind smelly water, hydrogen sulfide odors, sediment, bacteria, and water problems —and then apply the right solutions that deliver long-lasting results. When solving water problems , the most important step is to “listen” carefully to the customer. Taking notes about their water quality concerns and investigating every detail will help uncover the root causes. Being a true problem solver in the water treatment business will always go further than just selling equipment as a temporary band-aid. Recently, while researching our article  "Top 5 Shower Filters with Carbon + KDF-55 (and Why They Help)" "Top 5 Shower Filters with Carbon + KDF-55 (and Why They Help)," I spoke with a product specialist from a manufacturer. What ...

} All shower filters are not the same. In this article, we delve into shower filters and why using the correct one for your water makes a big difference—not only in the quality of the water in the shower, but also for your health. Using a shower filter with no more than three types of filtration media is the most practical approach for most households. Fewer media types mean a higher concentration of each medium, allowing water more contact time with the filter. This improves chlorine reduction, odor removal, and bacterial suppression—while also extending the life of the shower filter cartridge. By contrast, shower filters advertised with five or more filtration media often exhaust quickly. The small amounts of each medium inside don’t last long, especially when challenged with chlorine or odor-causing contaminants from well water. While they may provide a short-term benefit, their effectiveness diminishes much faster than a simpler carbon + KDF-55 filter design. Hot ...

Welcome to our Pro Tips Series , where we share expert insights to help you keep your home water systems running at peak performance and maintain quality water for your family. In this edition, we’ll focus on how to maintain your water softener so it delivers efficient operation, protects your plumbing, and ensures consistently soft, high-quality water. Pro Tip #1: Check Salt Levels Regularly Inspect the brine tank monthly and keep salt at least half full. Don’t overfill—leave a few inches of headspace to promote proper brine formation and reliable regenerations. To ensure your water softener is working properly and efficiently, it helps to run the salt tank almost out of salt every six months to ensure there isn't any sediment, silt, or mushed salt at the bottom of the tank, which can cause the water softener to not draw brine and/or plug the venturi nozzle, which draws salt brine in to regenerate the resin. Many water treatment manufacturers offer remo...

Welcome to our Pro Tips Series , where we share expert insights to help you keep your home water systems running at peak performance and maintain quality water for your family. In this edition, we’ll focus on the best methods for maintaining your water heater — ensuring efficiency, longevity, and safe hot water for your home. Pro Tip #1: Flush Your Tank Annually Over time, sediment accumulates at the bottom of your tank, reducing efficiency and shortening the lifespan of your water heater. Draining and flushing the tank once a year clears this sediment and helps maintain optimal performance. On-demand water heaters also require annual service and flushing to ensure efficiency and extend their lifespan. Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Flush a Gas Water Heater On-Demand Water Heaters For tankless water heaters, annual service and flushing are essential for efficiency and longevity. These systems can accumulate scale inside the heat exchanger, which reduces performance ...

If you rely on a private well for your home’s water supply, you're responsible for ensuring it's safe. One group of contaminants that often goes unnoticed but poses serious health risks is volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These compounds, common in industrial and agricultural runoff and community trash dump sites built before the 1970s, can easily enter groundwater, end up in well water, and in your drinking water. I can speak to this from personal experience, as an old community trash dumpsite in my hometown, directly across the street from a home my parents considered buying when we were just kids and is now causing critical problems in private wells for twenty three homeowners in the vicinity of the now abandoned dumpsite and the "plume" of VOCs underground is moving toward several lakes in our small community used for recreation. So it pays to do your research before purchasing any home. Whether it's an older home or new construction.   ...