The History of Water Purification Systems
Ancient Maya Water Purification System The first documented use of water treatment was in around 1500 BC. by the Egyptians. They mainly used heating methods to purify water. They alternated between sunlight, fire and red-hot iron. In addition, they used sophisticated sand and gravel techniques to clean the water. The next time we hear of water purification were the Greeks in 500 BC. to 500 AD. In fact, Hippocrates created a fairly sophisticated system that worked […]
Water Filter Causing Low Water Pressure: Here’s What To Do
Water Softener Causing Low Water Pressure? Here’s What to Do Water Softener Causing Low Water Pressure? Here’s What to Do Water Softener Causing Low Water Pressure? Here’s What to Do Do Water Filter systems Reduce Water Pressure? Many people with well water or municipal water with heavy minerals, consider getting whole house water filter system. […]
Well Maintenance & Testing
Owning a property that draws groundwater from a private well can feel like a lot of pressure (no joke intended). Many people have questions about how to maintain acceptable water quality while avoiding health and safety concerns. The monitoring situation of well owners is very different from that of municipal water users. Local governments have […]
Heavy Metals in Water
Exploring the Impacts of Heavy Metals on Water Heavy metals in water are a silent threat that should not be overlooked. Heavy metals are typically found in the environment and can be hazardous to human health if ingested or inhaled. While heavy metals are naturally occurring, they can also be released into the environment through […]