What Water Treatment Experts Want You to Know

What Water Treatment Experts Want You to Know

Extreme How-To released an article claiming they know what water treatment experts want you to know, so let’s see how accurate this is. They say that water quality might not be the first thing you think about when it comes to your home, but it plays a huge role in keeping your appliances running smoothly and keeping you healthy. The team writes that water contaminants are actually extremely common and there are common signs of water quality issues to look out for. They say that investing in a whole-home water treatment system can make a big difference—it clears out the bad stuff and can save you up to $800 a year ($450 in cleaning & personal care + $60 in energy costs + $200 in washable items + $90 in repair & replacement costs). When shopping around, they say to look for systems that do it all, are easy to keep up with, and come from trusted brands. Seems accurate to us! What do y’all think?

Case Study: Treatment Setup for Bottled Water

EAI Water teamed up with a forward-thinking water company focused on sustainability (who, sadly, is not mentioned by name in the article), working together to design a flexible water treatment system to support the company's growth. This company is all about collecting rainwater and packaging it in eco-friendly glass bottles and aluminum cans, aiming to set new standards for sustainable drinking water. EAI built a compact, multi-stage treatment setup inside shipping containers that can easily be moved and replicated. This setup includes advanced filters, UV and ozone disinfection, and smart controls for remote monitoring. Photos of the setup are included in the article.

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How Much Water Should A Water Softener Brine Tank Have?

Tommy Stricklin, Springwell Water's chief water specialist with more than two decades of experience, writes about how much water a water softener brine tank should have. Stricklin talks about the importance of softeners and how they need a mix of water and salt in the brine tank to work their magic. He explains the process, saying that a “softener’s resin tank is where the ion exchange process occurs” and walks through what the different ions do. Depending on the softener, he says you might have to add water yourself if it's an older model, but newer ones do this automatically. After the tank cleans itself (aka regenerates), he says that most people should see a certain amount of water in the tank—if it's a wet tank, aim for about 3-6 gallons. If you spot too much water hanging around, it could mean there's a problem, like a clog or a busted part, that needs fixing.

Delivering Safe Drinking Water

In North Carolina, the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) is tackling the issue of unsafe chemicals like GenX and PFAS in drinking water. The team is working hard to meet and beat water quality standards by testing water a lot—over 7,000 times a year. They get their water from the Cape Fear River and underground sources, cleaning it at their big facilities, including one with advanced granular activated carbon filters specifically for PFAS. Even though it's tough managing different water sources and keeping everything top-notch, CFPUA has been recognized for their crystal-clear water.

What else is happening:

• Complete Water Solutions says that these are the industries that benefit most from deionized water (spoiler: it’s industrial, laboratory, medical, and pharmaceutical)

• Nashville-based Aqua Pure solutions writes about 3 ways to filter sulfur from well water

• The CDC recommends that doctors consider blood testing for PFAS to assess community-wide exposure

• BioLargo launches a new subsidiary specifically for opportunities in the PFAS and water treatment industry