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Manufactured chemicals have been used in various industrial and consumer products for decades. Unfortunately, these chemicals are harmful to our health and the environment. They can enter our water through industrial discharges and other sources, and conventional water treatment methods can’t remove them effectively. While these water contaminants sound concerning, you can purify your Reno…
Rural communities in Northern Nevada experience elevated levels of arsenic and other heavy metals in their private wells, putting their health at risk. Frequent testing and high-quality water filters are necessary to ensure the well-being of those living in communities dependent on well water. How Common Is Arsenic in Well Water? Arsenic is relatively common…
Study shows that many household wells need better drinking water treatment and monitoring Outside of Nevada’s bustling cities, private wells are the primary source of drinking water, serving 182,000 people. Yet some of the tested private wells in Nevada are contaminated with levels of heavy metals that exceed federal, state or health-based guidelines, a new…
Over the years, experts have discovered several chemicals and elements in drinking water that are not healthy for humans. Unfortunately, the majority of these substances are man-made, and they include PFAS or PFOS. As researchers study the effects of these substances, their results show that PFAS can be toxic for humans. In the long-term, they…
Hard water contains high amounts of dissolved minerals, including calcium and magnesium. As water flows through your pipes, some of those calcium and magnesium minerals get left behind. Over time, those minerals can build up, causing unsightly stains and scaling. One of the most obvious signs of hard water buildup is in the toilet. You might see…
Maintenance for owning a private well It would have been normal to send Jack and Jill over the hill to fetch a pail of water in the early morning hours of 1850, but things are much different today! Can you imagine life without modern-day plumbing or homes without even a single bathroom? Back in the…
At Pure Water Systems of Nevada, on a daily basis, we are installing water conditioning equipment to protect our clients’ homes and health. We witness a lot of ruined appliances from hard water and iron stains. Through research and statistics, we compiled an actual cost-saving chart that shows the average homeowner will save $ 4,538…
Everyone in Northern Nevada knows they should probably have some type of water purification installed. Did you know that not having one is costing you money? Reason # 1 Scale Buildup In Northern Nevada, Hard water scale buildup slowly covers everything it touches. Hard water has the same ingredients found in concrete. This hardness…
Pure Water has been providing commercial and industrial water systems for the Reno Tahoe area for 27 years. One of the most cost effective options for the customer is water softening. To soften water means to remove the calcium and magnesium that create calcium carbonate scale. The scale will show on appliances, boilers, and fixtures…
We recently completed an installation for a non-transient water system in Fallon, NV. The well that feeds the system had high levels of sand and manganese that was intermittently over the EPA maximum contaminant level. The original equipment was about 15 years old and not installed by our company. The old water filters had to…
