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Water Treatment

Types of treatment systems

14 articles
What is a point-of-use (POU) filter?Learn how these filters are installed at a faucet or shower to provide you safe water.
What is a sediment filter, and what is it used for?Learn what sediment filters are, how they are used, and what contaminants they cannot remove.
How does reverse osmosis work?Discover what reverse osmosis (RO) is, and learn about its limitations and what is effectively treats.
How do I disinfect (or bleach) my well?Have you been told to bleach or shock chlorinate your well? Find step by step instructions here along with why it is important to do it.
What is an ultra-violet (UV) filter system?Learn what UV filter systems can and cannot remove from your well water.
How do I know what kind of treatment option I should install on my well?If you are considering adding a water treatment system to your private well system, check out this article to learn how to decide which to use.
How does my water softener work?Understand how a water softener removes certain minerals, reducing the hardness of your water.
What is continuous chlorination, and when do I need continuous chlorinate my well water?Learn about the treatment option of continuous chlorination when you are having trouble with bacteria or another microorganism in your well.
What is a point-of-entry (POE) treatment system?Learn about filtration systems that filter water as it enters the home ensuring that all of the water has been treated.
How does distillation work to treat well water?Learn how water distillers remove contaminants from water and the advantages and disadvantages of using this treatment method.
What are counterfeit water filters, and how can I avoid accidentally buying one?Counterfeit water filters are everywhere. Here’s how to avoid them and protect your family.
Do I need to treat my well water, and what type of treatment should I use?Follows these steps to decide if you need treatment for your well water. Includes lists of common contaminants and popular treatment options.
What is an oxidizing filter, and what is it used for?Learn what oxidizing filters are, how they are used, and what contaminants they can remove.
What is backwashing, and why do some water treatment devices require it?Understand why backwashing is an important maintenance step for some water treatment units.