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.
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 Do Water Softeners Work?
Water softeners use a process called "ion exchange" to remove the hardness minerals (calcium & magnesium) from water. It does so by exchanging sodium ion for the hardness minerals.How Do Water Softeners Work? Here's a step-by-step of how water softeners work: Hard...
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
This article lays out the benefits of reverse osmosis drinking water purification.The Benefits of Reverse Osmosis Here are a few benefits of reverse osmosis purified drinking water: High-Quality Drinking Water - Pure. Healthy. Free of chemicals and contaminants. No...
A Comprehensive List of Common Municipal Water Contaminants
What's actually in your city water? This article shows the regulations in regards to your city water and what can end up in it despite current regulations.About 286 million Americans use and drink municipal water every day. Do you? Have you ever thought about what is...
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
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
This article takes an in-depth look at the system process of rainwater harvesting as the primary source of water in a residential application.The Process - Simple or Complex? The basic principles of rainwater harvesting are rather simple, catch rainwater, store it,...
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 – Water Quality
This article lays out an alternative to well water - rainwater harvesting. That's right! Rainwater harvesting is a viable option to fully supply your home with water. Why choose rainwater harvesting over the municipal water that is available? Is well water a better...
Everything You Need to Know About Rainwater Harvesting Storage
This article lays out everything you need to know about rainwater harvesting storage.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...
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...
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
This article lays out the benefits of rainwater harvesting. From water quality to on-site storage, the benefits are numerous!Rainwater Harvesting Rainwater harvesting is emerging as an intelligent option for water supply in residential, commercial, and agriculture...
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...
5 Useful Secrets About Staying Hydrated by Dr. John-Mark Chesney.
Dr. John-Mark Chesney wrote a wonderful article about staying hydrated and it's many benefits. Dr. Chesney owns the Physical Therapy practice in Knoxville, Simply Phsyio, and we highly recommend him. If you are familiar with Chesney Family Dentistry in Knoxville,...
Reverse Osmosis Water – DOES IT MAKE BETTER-TASTING COFFEE?
Coffee lovers come in all shapes and sizes – from the barista who only uses locally-roasted beans to your grandmother and her Folgers crystals. When you’re making coffee at home, the water you use to brew your morning joe is easily one of the most important parts....
Daniel and Denis Rochat Attend the 2017 ARCSA Conference in FL.
Daniel and Denis Rochat attend the 12th annual ARCSA rainwater harvesting conference in Orlando, FL. Renowned microbiologist Dr Dennis Lye presented studies about control of bacterial, virus, fungi, and cysts in rainwater harvesting systems. ICC Technical Director,...