Know Your Water (Blog)
Welcome to our blog. This is where we at PerfectWater™ write and post articles covering rainwater harvesting and water purification. We will do our very best to provide interesting and helpful content; and as a cornerstone, content that you can trust.
The Very Basic Basics of Reverse Osmosis
Reverse osmosis has existed since 1959 as a means of water purification, but the smart odds are that you’ve never heard of it. If you have heard of it, you might have been put off by such a sciencey sounding term. Don't worry about any of that, though, because today,...
The Very Basic Basics of Rainwater Harvesting
Are you looking for an alternative to municipal or well water but don’t know where to turn? Have you heard about rainwater harvesting and wondered where to start? When you read the title of this article, did you think, "The basics of rainwater harvesting? Now that's...
The Pros and Cons of Hard and Soft Water
Whether you’re cleaning, bathing, or cooking, your water is making an impact on your home and those that live in it. What kind of impact it makes, though, is determined by whether you are using hard or soft water. What is hard water? What is soft water? When...
Can My Home Be Fully Supplied with Rainwater Harvesting?
Quick answer: Absolutely 100%. Rainwater harvesting has come a long way from "grandma's cistern at the farm", today it is completely within reason to use harvested as the primary and ONLY water supply for your entire home. Not only is it in reason, people are doing it...
What Happens if our Rainwater Runs Out? ANSWERED
Have you considered rainwater harvesting for you home, but been held back by the prospect of "running out of water"? It's a valid concern that is common among anyone considering collecting rainwater for their home use. In this article, we unpack this question of...
Does Boiling Tap Water Remove all the Contaminants?
Have you ever thought about the contaminants in your water? Have you ever thought that by boiling your tap water, the water was pure and rid of any contaminants since you boiled it? This article covers the idea of boiling tap water. What actually happens? Does it make...
How Dehydration Affects the Body
Have you ever experienced dehydration? It produces harmful effects such as dizziness, headaches, fatigue, and more. Something you may not know about dehydration is that many people are walking on the line of dehydration every day. What is Dehydration? According...
Back to School: Pack a Water Bottle
Summer is wrapping up and school supplies are being bought! This is often a love/hate part of the year, new changes, exciting adventures, but also the reality of studying and tests is always around the corner. We want to encourage each of you to keep the good work,...
Daniel recently had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. John-Mark Chesney of Simply Physio to talk about water and how it affects health - give it a listen! Be sure to check out Dr. John-Mark's Stay Healthy Knoxville Podcast! It's full of helpful information. ...
“Harvesting at Home” – Article Published in Stormwater Solutions Magazine
Below is an article that I wrote for Stormwater Solutions Magazine. Enjoy! See original article Tennessee residents rely on rainwater harvesting for potable water. Matthew and April Lowrance of Knoxville, Tenn., loved the idea of rainwater...
3 Types of Residential Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Whole-House Use
If you are interested in rainwater harvesting as an alternate water source to fully supply your home with water, a major starting point is your house itself. This article lays out the three most prominent rainwater harvesting system types and how they accommodate home...
Does Water Purification Remove Healthy Minerals?
Have you ever heard that drinking water purification, such as reverse osmosis, removes healthy minerals that your body needs and that you will experience a mineral deficiency if using such purification? This is an industry myth. Keep reading to understand the full...
Comparison: Reverse Osmosis, Water Softening, and Dechlorination
The purpose of this article is to explain the difference between the three most common filtration methods that we recommend – and almost always recommend them together as a combined system. Reverse Osmosis, Water Softening, and Dechlorination. I am going to go through...
Reverse Osmosis and Copper Pipes
Did you know that some piping coupled with RO water would actually produce undesirable effects? This article will cover the information you need to know about RO water and proper piping. Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water First, let's talk about regular water. Have you...
Top 10 Questions About Rainwater Harvesting for Your Home – ANSWERED
Are you considering rainwater harvesting as the primary potable water source for your home? If so, you probably have some questions. This is a guide to answer the top 10 questions about rainwater harvesting. This IS NOT a guide about rain barrels for garden-only...
From the Archives: Rainwater Reliance 2015
Aaron and Rebecca Howald of Franklin, Tenn., are busy professionals — she an attorney and he an executive for a national building products company. Their home site outside of Nashville might not have been buildable were it not for rainwater harvesting — it is distant...
What’s in Your Nashville Municipal Water?
Are you one of the 83% of people of people in America that use municipal water? Here's another question, how many times do you turn on a water faucet in your home every day? Water is a life essential that we probably don't give a second thought to if we're honest. We...
How to Recognize a Water Specialist
Have you considered getting water purification before, but then been overwhelmed with the many water treatment dealers in your area, not knowing the difference between any of them? You are not alone. The problem with water treatment is the lack of education and...
An Overview of Residential Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater Harvesting: Take Control of Your Water Rainwater harvesting is emerging as an intelligent option for water supply in residential, commercial, and agriculture applications, and it couldn’t come in a better time. From an alternate source of exceptionally...
Knoxville and Nashville Residents – What’s in Your Well Water?
Many people in the United States use well water as the primary supply of water to their home. Wells are beneficial for two primary reasons: First, they don't cost anything (other than the cost of the pump and drilling ). Second, they allow homes without access to...
5 Steps to Whole-House Water Purification for Your Home
If you own a home or are building a home, and your water will be supplied by a municipal water utility, this article is for you. Everyday, water is used in a home for drinking, washing, cooking, bathing, and more. It touches so much of our lives - our bodies, clothes,...
Water Filtration Preventative Maintenance to Expand the Life of your System
Maintenance is a must for most water filtration systems. Generally, the primary object that filters or purifies the water, has a limited life cycle, based on time, water amount, contaminant level, and some other parameters. In today's article we cover four of the most...
6 Home Enhancements to Ask Your Custom Builder For That You Might Not Be Aware Of
Are you currently building a home? Or are you in the dream stages of thinking about building a home? In either case, this article is for you. The process of building a home is long and full of decisions. Sometimes it can seem like there are too many options to know...
All Things Considered, Is Bottled Water Good?
In this article, we take an in-depth look at bottled water. Primarily, the quality and downsides of bottled water. Just because water is bottled, doesn't necessarily mean that the water is safe and healthy to drink. There are numerous methods used to filter water, and...
Integrated Drinking Water Purification for Your Home
If you are building or considering building a home, this article is for you. Integrated drinking water purification throughout your home is an amenity that you do not want to pass up. What is Drinking Water Purification? Drinking water purification is the...
Key Takeaways from the Safe Drinking Water Act
What is the Safe Drinking Water Act? Does it ensure the water you and your family use and drink is safe? In this article, we take an in-depth look at questions such as these regarding the Safe Drinking Water Act. According to the United States Census Bureau, the...
How Whole House Water Softener Systems Work
The knowledge and education of soft water is growing. While in the 20th century, water softeners were primarily used in communities where the water hardness exceeded 25 grains-per-gallon, more and more, people want better skin, better hair, and protection for their...
5 Common Myths of Drinking Water Purification
The concern of drinking water purity is growing. So naturally, the need for education is following suit. Water filters and bottled water are now commonplace with the rise in awareness that what is in our food and water is also entering our bodies. But how do we...
6 Myths of Water Softeners Debunked
Have you ever thought about getting a water softener but then been turned away by something negative you heard? More times than not, the information you are hearing is either incomplete or false entirely. This article takes a look at those most common myths standing...
The Benefits of Reverse Osmosis for Nashville Residents
Purified drinking water is becoming more talked about and the general knowledge of the public is growing in this topic. People are starting to realize that it is not the healthy choice to drink municipal water straight from the tap. But what is the best option for...
A Comprehensive List of Common Municipal Water Contaminants
About 286 million Americans use and drink municipal water every day. Do you? Have you ever thought about what is in your water? There's no way the water you drink every day could be unhealthy for you, right? What kind of contaminants can be in your water? The...
Why You Want Chlorine-Free Water in Your Home
Chlorine is a commonly used disinfectant in municipal water filtration. In fact, many people can smell the chlorine that is in their water, when taking a shower, for example. They certainly can after using chlorine-free water for a week or two. Let's talk about...
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