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What’s in My Water? Basic chemistry tells us that water is made up of two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen, but there’s a lot more to consider when you’re talking about water for household use. For example, do you get your household water from a well? Or does your family depend on municipally treated … Read more

Why Should I Test My Water? Health experts say homeowners who receive water from a private well should have their water tested annually to make sure it’s safe to drink. However, even if your home depends on a municipal water supply that’s treated to meet safe drinking standards, your water may contain impurities that make … Read more

How Can I Test My Water? A reliable water analysis is the only way to find out what’s in your water that may be causing problems in your home. So, where do you turn for water test results you can depend on? Some public health departments provide water testing for certain contaminants, such as lead, … Read more

Whole House Water Filtration Systems Provide Significant Benefits for Homeowners with Municipal or Well Water A whole house water filtration system can help to provide your home with cleaner, healthier water, whether your water comes from a municipal treatment facility or private well. This distinction is important, because the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires … Read more

A Water Quality Test Performed by the Experts at RainSoft Can Illuminate the Composition of Your Water A water quality test is available to homeowners on a complimentary basis from the professionals at RainSoft. Since 1953, we’ve been making good water better for our customers by providing innovative water treatment solutions to address a host … Read more

Whole House Water Systems from RainSoft – Taking the Worry Out of Water Since 1953 Whole house water treatment systems from RainSoft are designed to combat a wide variety of water quality problems. These aptly named problem-solving filters offer formidable defense against the most common waterborne contaminants. The QRS Whole House Carbon Filter is specially … Read more

Understanding Water It may seem hard to swallow, but that tall glass of ice water you had with dinner last night also may have helped refresh a thirsty brontosaurus eons ago. Contrary to popular belief, water is not a renewable resource. It is finite. The water you use today is literally the same water that … Read more

Maximum Contaminant Level Goals vs. Maximum Contaminant Levels The environment has changed a lot in the last fifty years. Manufacturing and agricultural activities, along with our growing population, add an enormous amount of potentially hazardous materials to our environment. As a result, the U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) and others have detected more than 700 different … Read more