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Fun fact: Americans on average drink 28 gallons of bottled water each year. That is a lot of water to be drinking out of bottles, but why? Most people drink water from bottles because they believe that tap water is not safe due to news media reporting about lead in municipal water supplies. Taken data shows that 25% or more of bottled water is found as tap water in many cases. In the article, the details of what different types of bottled water contain. Not only is bottled water much more expensive in cost compared to regular tap water but can also be harmful the same amount if not more than your household water. Water is the absolute most important element in our lives that we need in order to continue living and is of utmost importance to be conscious of. If you are concerned about your home‘s water, consult with a professional that can test your water for multiple issues and find the best solution for you.

You may be surprised to know how often it is that a homeowner doesn’t know where their own water is coming from. Well water and city water are very different, so it benefits everybody to be as knowledgeable as possible on the quality of your home’s water.

In a Realter.com article, the author lists 5 important things you need to know if your water is indeed coming from a well. Important tasks for well water homes can be common sense but some are often overlooked, such as getting not only your water, but your water system tested annually. Oftentimes issues with well water can be noticed by both a sense of smell and taste that are both exceedingly noticeable. It’s also very important to understand your water softener and being accustomed to its needs. Overall, the quality of your water can be consistently efficient if you understand what needs to be done for maintenance. However, plenty of people may need an extra push in the right direction that can be found with tips inside this article.

When walking through the store these days, it is common to see many beverages are now offering their items in cans such as seltzer, beer, and wines. The idea of water being introduced in can form is on the horizon as well. PepsiCo, one of the largest beverage companies in the world, is taking on this challenge of canned water and states this new revelation is meant to improve the environment. Studies have shown that only 9% of all plastics manufactured have been recycled and end up in landfills or in our oceans, whereas about 67% of aluminum bought are recycled.  The Aquafina brand made by Pepsi will be introduced early next year to test market the product. More details on this new step for water in the future can be read in this article. Many consumers oppose this new idea, however, and slowly other products have made the change with great success. Time will only tell if this new can solution will be a winner for water as well.

Are you curious about how your water softener is able to provide your entire house with water that is free of iron and other minerals?  It always amazes me the difference between water that has gone through the ionization process and water that has not.  Admittedly there are times when the salt in the softener runs out and we are left to deal with a shower or two where the water is less than soft, and we definitely notice the difference. 

In the article from Popular Mechanics, “How a Water Softener Works (And Why You Might Want One)” homeowners learn about the inner workings of a water softener, how hard water affects your lives, and how a variety of other water treatment systems can improve the quality of the water in your home.  Water softeners are a terrific tool for bringing soft water to faucets throughout the entire house but for true high-quality drinking water straight from the tap homeowners may consider the installation of an under sink reverse osmosis filter. 

The experts at Reynolds Water Conditioning want to bring quality water to homes throughout Southeast Michigan.  Let us test your water sample today to determine what water treatment system would best improve the water quality in your home.

Three Livingston County townships are under a precautionary boil water advisory due to a low pressure in a water tower Sunday evening. 

Anthony Dowson, operator in charge for the Livingston County Water Authority, said there was a well valve malfunction preventing water from filling the tower. 

The advisory affects approximately 800 homes Green Oak, Hamburg and Brighton townships. 

Dowson said the advisory is “just a precautionary measure” and only impacts Livingston County Water Authority customers.

The company will conduct two 24-hour bacteria tests before removing the advisory and should give the all clear Wednesday morning, he said. 

What should residents do?

Do not drink water without boiling it first. Let it cool before using, or use bottled water.

Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation.

Pets can get sick from the same contaminants as people. It is a good idea to give them bottled, boiled, or disinfected water

Household dishwashers generally are safe to use if the water reaches a final rinse temperature of at least 150 degrees or if the dishwasher has a sanitizing cycle, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Original Article: https://www.livingstondaily.com/story/news/local/2019/07/01/800-livingston-county-homes-under-boil-water-advisory/1616588001/

Having sprinkler systems installed while living in South Florida is pretty common, however having brown iron spots covering the outside of your siding is not exactly what homeowners are happy to see when living there.

Where does this brown coloring on siding coming from? The answer is from the hard water inside the sprinklers.  The mineral filled water hits the siding on your house and although it seems harmless at first, it will start to produce more and more iron stains.

A local woman named Karen Clarke had this very issue at her condo. Her sprinkler was set to spray only the grass but somehow had gotten turned which made it begin hitting the home instead. The article done by WSVN gives further details on this occurrence. Reynolds Water Conditioning Company specializes in these hard water needs and has options available such as Irrigation Stain Control Systems to help provide prevention from such hard water stains from occurring in the first place.

Ever since the water crisis in Flint, MI many homeowners all around the United States have started to pay closer attention to the water coming from their tap.  Issues with the water supply in Milwaukee have recently surfaced as well, more info can be found at NPR WUWM 89.7.  This focus on tap water quality has led to research, both official and unofficial, being done on where people are getting their drinking water from.  It is safe to say that most homeowners are still enjoying quality water from their taps, 51% remarking they drink straight from the tap and 40% saying they filter tap water before drinking it.  This isn’t really a surprise considering the multitude of water treatment options available to remove the contaminants in water throughout the home.  If you are one of the many homeowners questioning the quality of your tap water the experts at Reynolds water Conditioning Company help! 

“We don’t use scare tactics to generate business”

LISLE, Ill. (May 1, 2019) – Now that spring has arrived, with solicitors busy knocking on doors, the Water Quality Association reminds homeowners that anyone claiming to represent the WQA in door-to-door solicitations should be considered an imposter.

 “The Water Quality Association does not solicit door-to-door, period,” said WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser. “WQA has a strict code of ethics for our members and for manufacturers of water treatment products. We don’t use scare tactics to generate business.”

Even so, WQA hears frequently from homeowners who say someone claiming to be from WQA has asked to test their water or tried to sell them a water treatment device. In just a few days this April, homeowners from three cities in Texas and Florida notified WQA of people claiming to have been sent by WQA to do inspections, solicitors wearing shirts with the WQA logo, and people passing out flyers that falsely claim membership in the WQA. One homeowner even provided a doorbell camera photo.

WQA recommends homeowners have their water tested by a water treatment professional or certified lab. Water treatment professionals who hold membership in WQA are allowed to use the “WQA Member” logo in specific ways but not to claim to represent the Association instead of a dealership; WQA members in your area can be found using WQA’s Find Water Treatment Providers tool. The Association offers other suggestions for finding reputable water treatment professionals on its website.

In addition, WQA recommends treatment products that have been certified to work as claimed. Consumers can visit WQA’s product certification listings to search WQA’s database of certified products.

Summer is right around the corner and although we are all looking forward to more heat and longer days, having to deal with brown landscaping is not one of them. A subdivision in Layton UT is dealing with just that. The brown is not coming from the dead grass however but from water stains that cover fences, sidewalks, and homes siding. Problems started to occur when a secondary water source from an irrigation company that was contracted to the neighborhood.  The culprit of the problem is the iron manganese found in the pond water that is being transferred to the homes water supply. One option that is effective in these types of situations is installing an Irrigation Stain Control System. Reynolds Water Conditioning Company specializes in these products with more than 25 years experience. To read more on this new article https://kutv.com/news/get-gephardt/sprinkler-water-staining-properties-in-layton

One thing that people look for when purchasing a new home or condo is that the property has been well maintained.  Properties with siding and landscape materials covered in rust have a significant decrease in curb appeal then those without the unsightly stains.  Check out this article for proof of the lack of appeal rusty siding has on condo owners…

The difference between properties with stains and those without is the water treatment system used to “fuel” their irrigation system.  When sprinklers pull straight from the a well that contains high levels of iron the mineral residue will cause staining.  The only way that homeowners and property maintenance companies can prevent this occurrence is with the installation of an irrigation stain control system.