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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 process of...
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 Water...
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...
6 Ways Hard Water Impacts Your Life That You May Not Know
Have you ever heard of hard water or soft water? It is the difference between water that contains certain contaminants. Most water that comes from a municipal water supply is hard water. Are you using a municipal water supply? Did you know that the water you use every...
Residential Applications for Rainwater Harvesting
Most people in the U.S. have their water supplied by municipal water sources. And if not, well water is the second most common water supply for residences. There is another water supply that most are probably not familiar with, or may have not even heard of it! Allow...
Commercial Applications for Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is not only for residential applications, water needs in commercial and industrial processes can cost thousands of dollars a year, not only that, but rainwater harvesting helps new construction comply with stormwater regulations in retaining...
How to Live Off the Grid with Rainwater Harvesting
Planning to build your home outside of any municipal water zones? Or maybe you just like the thought of being self-sustainable? Either way, rainwater harvesting provides a viable water source other than the options of drilling a well or paying the local municipality...
The State of Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is evolving as a relatively young industry, but it is growing fast. Right now, all around the United States, rainwater harvesting is supplying thousands of people with potable water, as well as other water using processes in commercial realms....
DIY Rainwater Harvesting – Yes or No?
If you're reading this post, it probably means that you aren't afraid to dive into projects head on, and I think that is awesome. The ability to be self-reliant is one of the benefits of rainwater harvesting, so we are all on board for that! The question being...
Rainwater Harvesting Laws You Need to Know About
Rainwater harvesting as a primary water supply is a relatively new idea and industry. Therefore, the laws around rainwater harvesting can be a concern. As of right now, the federal government does not regulate rainwater harvesting at all, but rather, leaves it up to...
The Rainwater Harvesting System Process
Here is an in-depth look at the process of rainwater harvesting as the primary source of water in a residential application. The basic principles of rainwater harvesting are rather simple, catch rainwater, store it, use it. But there are components, details, and...
Understanding the Rainwater Harvesting Storage Ecosystem
Each component and process of a whole-house rainwater harvesting system is critical. Rainwater storage is no exception. This is an in-depth look at the process of storing rainwater. How is it possible to have clean rainwater in the storage tank, that appears to be...
Roof Types for Rainwater Harvesting
Does it matter what type of roof you use for rainwater harvesting? If so, why? And what roofs are best for rainwater harvesting? Here is an in-depth guide to roofs for rainwater harvesting that answers these questions and more. Why are roof types important for...
Understand Rainwater Harvesting, Municipal Water, and Well Water
Why choose rainwater harvesting over the municipal water that is available? Is well water a better way to go for self-sustainability? Is rainwater safe for my family? These are just a few of the questions that will be answered in this guide to rainwater harvesting vs...
Everything You Need to Know About Rainwater Harvesting Storage
A key component of rainwater harvesting is storage. It is the largest part of the system, grabs the most attention (or least, see In-ground), and is usually the most expensive part of a whole-house rainwater harvesting system. The options are far from limited when it...
Independence Day
In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the...
The History of Rainwater Harvesting
When did rainwater harvesting begin? Was it a primitive water source? Why is it no longer a common source? These are questions that I have when thinking about the history of rainwater harvesting. You may remember your grandfather talking about the old rain cistern on...
The Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting
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 high-quality water to stormwater management, awareness...
PerfectWater on the News! Regarding Fort Loudoun Lake Contaminants in the Water.
Channel 8 News Reporter, Robert Grant, contacted PerfectWater regarding taking a water test from Fort Loudoun Lake. Some of the local residents claimed to see unusual contaminants in the water, unlike they've seen before. PerfectWater's, Daniel Rochat, met Robert at...