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Does Drinking Hard Water Cause Health Problems?
Hard water is caused by a buildup of certain minerals. These minerals, particularly magnesium and calcium, are more present in water in specific...
How to Locate a Well on Your Property
The Department of Ecology estimates that there are thousands of abandoned wells in Washington State. These wells pose a potential hazard to...
Tacoma Drilling and the Living Building Pilot Program
What if a building could give more to the environment than it takes away? Imagine a space where more energy is produced than used, water isn’t...
Hard Water vs Soft Water: What’s the Difference?
You’ve probably heard references to hard and soft water and wondered which applies to your drinking water. Is it bad to have hard water vs soft...
5 Ways Drilling Impacts our Everyday Lives
While we often think of oil when we hear the word drilling, there are many different applications for drilling technology. It impacts us every...
What to Look for in a Drilling Company
Finding the right drilling company to serve your needs is an important part of any project. Whether you are looking for residential or commercial...
Well Water vs. City Water: What is the Biggest Difference?
We previously shared the difference between well water vs. city water. In that article, we discussed the difference in terms of property...
What to Know When Purchasing a Property with a Well
Over the years we’ve shared a lot about how to prep your property for a new well, the permitting and licensing requirements, and what to expect when...
Guatemala Well Drilling: Our 2021 Trip
Last year, we shared about Tacoma Pump & Drilling’s ongoing mission to support rural communities in Guatemala. For the past several years, our...
5 Key Reasons Why You Should Hire a Professional for Well Drilling
Some water wells need to be drilled 1000 feet into the ground to reach the water table. The average homeowner can’t drill that deep on their own....