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.