What’s Involved With Owning a Private Well?

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…

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How Hard Water Affects Your Appliances

How Hard Water Affects Your Appliances

Hard water may seem harmless, but it can cause extensive damage. The minerals that make water hard, such as calcium and magnesium, can cause mineral buildup and corrosion in your appliances, reducing their efficiency and life spans. Further, hard water can harm your skin and hair. Hard Water will void most appliance warranties. Fortunately, there…

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Does Reno, Nevada Have Hard Water?

Water hardness in Northern Nevada is high, making it necessary for many homeowners to invest in water softeners. Reno, Nevada’s city water can have hard water due to its water supply sources. As groundwater flows through rocks and soil, it collects mineral deposits that remain in the water through the water treatment process. These minerals…

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