Water Treatment Demo in Raleigh

Water Treatment Demo in Raleigh

Local news source This is Raleigh shares their water filtration journey that began when the father-son duo of Orca Blue, a local water treatment company, visited their home. The article details how they turned the homeowners' kitchen into a mini science lab, performing tests that revealed surprising levels of hardness, chlorine, and contaminants in their tap water. These demos, like showing how differently soap reacts in hard versus soft water and pointing out mineral buildup around fixtures, convinced the family to install both a Maytag whole-house water softener and an under-sink reverse osmosis drinking water system. The homeowners were particularly impressed by the owner’s clear, fact-based explanations delivered without scare tactics. After installation, they noticed immediate benefits: silkier water feel, premium-tasting drinking water, brighter laundry with less detergent needed, reduced cleaning time, spot-free dishes, improved skin and hair, and longer appliance life. Orca Blue is North Carolina's only authorized Maytag Water Products dealer.

Pets Need Filtered Water Too

In a recent article from family-owned Complete Water Systems LLC, the team writes that Phoenix's hard water isn't just bad for homes, it's also rough on pets. The article points out that Arizona water contains high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium, plus chlorine and other contaminants that can cause stomach problems and skin issues in pets, especially sensitive ones. In Phoenix's extreme heat, proper hydration is crucial, and the piece explains that filtered water gets pets drinking more while improving their coat health and reducing stress on their kidneys. The team recommends their own solutions like whole-home RO systems with added minerals effectively clean out PFAS, chemicals, and heavy metals while keeping the water at a healthy pH level.

Importance of Inline Strainers (Sponsored)

Specialty Sales LLC & AM Products just released their guide on the importance of inline strainers, those small but critical components that prevent costly damage to water treatment systems. These simple devices deliver outsized benefits for equipment longevity and system performance.

Why Every System Needs Quality Inline Strainers:

• 🛡️ Equipment Protection: Catch debris before it causes expensive damage to pumps, valves, and other components

• ⚡ Maximized Efficiency: Maintain optimal flow rates and pressure by preventing system-clogging buildup

• 🔍 Improved Water Quality: Filter out unwanted particles for cleaner, safer water in every application

• 💰 Cost Savings: Extend equipment life and reduce maintenance expenses with this simple preventative measure

The team has inline strainers to fit any need! Available in stainless steel, brass, and nylon options with various mesh sizes.

Ready to protect your systems? Contact their technical team by clicking here or reply to this email directly!

Brita Filter vs. Reverse Osmosis

The team at H2O Care breaks down the key differences between two popular water filtration options: Brita and reverse osmosis. The article explains that Brita pitchers use activated carbon and ion-exchange resin to remove chlorine taste, some metals, and certain contaminants. These affordable, no-plumbing-needed solutions work well for basic taste improvement but fall short on removing dissolved solids, fluoride, arsenic, and many heavy metals. Plus, their filters need replacing every 40 gallons or about every two months. On the other hand, reverse osmosis systems force water through a semi-permeable membrane, removing up to 99% of dissolved salts, heavy metals, fluoride, nitrates, arsenic, pesticides, and many microorganisms through multiple filtration stages. While RO systems cost more upfront, require installation, and produce some wastewater, the New England-based team says they deliver significantly purer water than pitcher filters.

America's Drinking Water Problem Zones

The Hill reports on a new study that identifies the US counties with the worst drinking water quality violations. According to research published in Risk Analysis, the most serious offenders cluster in four states: West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Oklahoma—with Wyoming County, WV taking the top spot for the highest number of infractions in a single water system. The article notes that approximately 2 million Americans (equivalent to Nebraska's entire population) lack running water entirely, while another 30 million rely on systems violating safety regulations. Researchers specifically looked at whether private or public water system ownership affects quality and accessibility, mapping violations, water injustice, and resident perceptions nationwide. Lead author Alex Segrè Cohen from the University of Oregon concludes that "privatization alone is not a solution.”

What else is happening:

• WQA Podcast drops Know Before You Go to the WQA Convention ahead of the event this week

• Fourth-generation family business CGC Water Kinetico posts a spotlight for Earth Month

• EAI Water writes a detailed piece all about TDS in water treatment systems

• Dierolf Plumbing and Water Treatment writes a somewhat comedic piece comparing tap water to dirty pools in Which Side of the Pool Would You Like to Swim In?

• Aquanology asks and answers: is New York tap water safe to drink?