Hard Water and Soap
Water has been tagged the universal solvent because it can dissolve and absorb many of the minerals and chemicals it comes in contact with. Water by itself however does not do as well in removing stains and dirt from laundry, floors, skin, and other areas because a lot of the dirt and stains contain oil […]
Blue-Green Staining What’s The Problem
Is the white porcelain around your faucets turning a bluish-green colour? The corrosion of copper pipes or fixtures is the result of staining of this type. The main reason is an incorrect pH balance in your water. Homeowners can face many issues connected to the corrosion of copper pipes. Your water can be tested to […]
Does a water softener need routine maintenance?
Water Softener Maintenance and Repair Before I begin I want to point out that if you do any maintenance or repair work yourself check your owner’s manual so you don’t void any warranties which may create more problems that you don’t want. At Affordable Water our trained professionals can repair any problems you may have […]
Why Reverse Osmosis
Reverse osmosis has also become the water purification method of choice for drinking water in many households and bottling plants throughout the world. No wonder, as reverse osmosis is the best and most efficient method to purify polluted and undesirable water into pure and tasty water. Why purify water? Children and adults need to drink […]
Drinking Water Systems
Reverse Osmosis HOW DOES REVERSE OSMOSIS WORK? Reverse osmosis systems purify water by forcing pressurized water through a very fine, plastic membrane. Clean water passes through and impurities that are too big to pass through the membrane are left behind and flushed away. STAGES OF REVERSE OSMOSIS Water that contains manganese, hydrogen sulphide or iron […]
What is a Water Softener Jacket
The benefits of a water softener tank jacket You may have noticed that your water softener is sweating. This sweat may run off the tank and destroy the floor around your water softener. Here’s the best way to solve this issue: Why is your water softener tank sweating? Condensation leads to the formation of water […]
Iron Filter/Manganese/H2S Filter
Clack Chemical Free Sulphur/Iron Filter How Does It Work? In years gone by the solution we had for removing iron, hydrogen sulphide gas and manganese from your well water was to use harsh, expensive chemicals which over time had an adverse effect on the environment. The solution we use today is chemical free and environmentally […]
When Were Water Softeners Invented?
A Brief History Of The Water In Manitoba, water softeners are very common because of the level of hardness in our water. Although most rural homes on well water today have a water softener, this was not always the case. When Did That Change? Where did we come up with the terms “hard” & “soft” […]
Safely Remove Fluoride From Drinking Water
Removing Fluoride from Drinking Water Fluoride is added to piped public water supplies as a public health measure. Many scientists agree that adding fluoride to drinking water prevents and controls dental decay. Dentists universally regard fluoride as beneficial for oral health because it helps prevent teeth cavities. However, scientists disagree on whether ingesting fluoride directly […]
Flood Water Contaminating Your Well Water
Many people want to own homes next to lakes and rivers. You can enjoy several perks living next to a large water body, one of which is watching a breathtaking sunset or sunrise on the patio of your house. If you have a boat or kayak, you can launch it right from your property. However, […]