Rust Stains and Grit in the Water: Iron and Sediment
Orange staining, black specks, and sand in the aerators are three different problems with three different fixes. A softener is not always the answer.
Derek Mills ·
Water Treatment
Hard water, iron, sediment, and well water in New Hampshire. What the tests mean and what actually fixes each problem.
Hard Water: What It Costs You and How Softeners Work
Hardness is not a health problem, it is an equipment problem. What scale does to a water heater and how to size a softener properly.
Chris Wheeler ·
Well Water in New Hampshire: What to Test For
About half the state is on private wells with no required testing. What actually shows up in our groundwater and which results call for treatment.
Chris Wheeler ·