Owning a private water well helps reduce your water bill and avoid harsh chemicals in your drinking water. However, along with residential water well ownership comes the responsibility to maintain the purity and safety of your water. Managing your water’s safety means...
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 regions of the country. But hard water can also occur when your residence or public water supply comes from an aquifer....
When to Test Your Well Water for Contaminants
Clean drinking water is an important part of our daily lives, and something we often take for granted. When we use public water supplies, we depend on our cities and states to monitor our drinking water for contaminants. When it comes to private water wells, however,...
Tips for Safe Grocery Shopping During COVID-19
With stay-at-home orders currently in place for the state of Washington, everyone is doing there best to stay home and protect our community from the spread of COVID-19. At some point, however, we will each need to re-stock our shelves and fridges with essential items...