The true cost of hard water

Many know hard water to be an annoyance that leaves scale buildup all over surfaces, and leaves skin feeling dry and itchy.  The constant application of lotion and use of conditioners and other hair products is annoying. Not to mention the constant cleanup required for showers and fixtures.  Even with all of this, many still…

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Tahoe water filter for algae and sediment

This installation was for a home on the lake shore of Tahoe City.  We’ve found recurring issues with the homes in that area growing algae in their plumbing and fixtures.  This is especially an issue when it is a second home that is not lived in most of the year.  At the time of install,…

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World’s Most Efficient Drinking Water Filter

The Linx 160 EDI (electrodeionization) drinking water unit is simply the best overall drinking water system on the market.  There is literally nothing else like it on the market.  Here are a few reasons it is a cut above the rest: 1. Efficiency The Linx uses a completely different technology than any other unit.  There…

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WQA Certified: The importance of using a certified company

Truckee Meadows Water Systems is proud to be a member of the Water Quality Association for 18 years running. We currently have 2 certified water specialists and 3 certified installers.  We are the only company in the area that takes every one of its employees to the WQA convention for 2 days of seminars and…

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Well shock, tank & pipe sanitizing

Some people don’t know it, but part of water treatment involves sanitizing the piping, water tanks, and well.  Often times putting a filter system on isn’t enough due to what’s already in the pipes.  A sanitizing or ‘shock’ of all of the things that the water touches can allow the customer to start off with…

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Verdi, NV Water Solution

Another open and shut well water case in Verdi, NV which is just west of Reno.  Most residents in Verdi are on a private well and have some combination of iron, arsenic, manganese, hardness, or odor issues. It always makes me smile when a customer presents a water report expecting to dedicate a wall of…

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Another Hard Water problem solved in Dayton , NV

Our First install of the  new year in Dayton, NV! Dayton, NV  water is considered very hard at 15 grains per gallon!  You can see  what it does to your shower fixtures, glass doors, faucets, but it also is ruining water heaters, rubber seal s and pretty much everything it comes in contact with. It…

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