News & Information from RWI Water Systems’s Water Treatment Blog
Benefits of Drinking Water with Lemon in the Morning
Sometimes, it seems that there are just too many diet fads or health advice going on at once. When watching the television or scanning through Facebook, you can feel bombarded with the latest food trends, pills, or gadgets to shed a few pounds. What we all need is...
5 Easy Ways to Save Water
Water conservation is a huge concern right now, especially in the southwest states where the drought continues to linger. Water restrictions are becoming mandatory in many areas and they are certainly necessary, however there are several less obvious ways in which we...
Salt-Free Water Conditioners Explained
With all of the water treatment systems that we offer, we are constantly asked about the difference between water softeners and salt-free water conditioners. There are some differences but both water systems are effective at doing their job. Water Softening is the act...
Chlorinated Water Fixes
Chlorine has been used to disinfect water for consumption in the US since the early 1900's, leading to the virtual elimination of waterborne diseases and improved public health. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it is extremely effective at killing...
Perchlorate, perhaps?
Without a home water filter, it can be really hard to determine if your drinking water contains contaminants. Although municipal water systems are regularly tested, this is not always fail-proof, and private wells are left to their own monitoring and treatment. Many...
Nitrates in Drinking Water – What do you know?
There is so much we need to know about nitrates in drinking water, but how much are we really taught? How much can you say that you actually know about these ions and their potential risk to your drinking water? We don’t think consumers are told enough and we want to...
Hydration and Healthy Skin Go Hand in Hand
In an eczema study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 33% of eczema sufferers said their work/school/home life is affected by being ashamed, embarrassed and scratching. Hard water can affect those suffering with eczema and also impact the...
National Kitchen and Bath Month Must-Have
October is National Kitchen and Bath Month and while most consumers are thinking about what expensive upgrades they can make to remodel their kitchen, we think there is an even better solution this year to improve the quality of life in both your kitchen and your...
Should you test your drinking water, too?
If you are one of the 286 million Americans that get their water from a community water system, your tap water is regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, even with this testing being done regularly, we should all be aware that in...