The Deadly Clog: What to Do if the Plunger Doesn’t Cut It
Everyone has been there at least once- standing in front of their toilet, panicked as they suddenly realize that the toilet water isn’t rising back up like they had hoped. And it really isn’t as hard as one may think to clog a toilet. With standard toilet tubing being about 3” in diameter, things can…
What to do About Corrosive Well Water
All water, at all times, can technically be considered corrosive. However, there’s a big difference between water and highly corrosive water. Although water in any type of system can become corrosive, it’s much more likely for this to happen to privately owned water systems. And when it does happen in well water, it’s up to…
Well Pump Troubleshooting
As with most things in life, wells often seem to act up at the worst possible moment. And sometimes, if there’s inclement weather or unfortunate situations, getting a technician out to your house may not be an option. Although we always recommend having a licensed tech check things out to be safe, DIY repairs do…
Well Water Filter Tips and Tricks
Well owners are often advised to use a filtration system to help treat their water before it ever reaches their cup. A water filter is the only way, aside from boiling your water, to ensure that your water is free of contaminants and excess minerals. So, it should come as no surprise that the majority…
Know Your Well – Well Basics
For first time well owners, getting a grip on how everything works can be hard. Learning anything new is difficult, and when it’s something specialized, like plumbing, oftentimes people struggle even more to understand it. Even for long-term well owners, there’s sometimes little things that they’re yet to know. So how well do you know…
Municipal vs. Private Water Systems
No matter where you are, you need to get water from somewhere. In almost all cases, your water is coming from a private well water system, or from a public municipal water system. These two main water systems provide water to nearly everyone in the United States, but what exactly are they, and how do…