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Benefits of Water Softeners: Improving Water Quality At Home
For homeowners dealing with hard water woes, the benefits of water softeners are HUGE. But what exactly is hard water, and who can benefit from a soft water system? In simple terms, hard water gets its name from the high concentration of minerals it contains....
4 Health Benefits of Drinking Reverse Osmosis Water
From aiding in digestion and flushing out toxins to weight management and more, drinking water has long been touted for providing numerous health benefits. But how exactly do you drink more water when it has a funny smell or unpleasant taste? Our solution is to...
The Difference Between DI Water and Distilled Water
As you begin looking into various water treatment systems for your business, you will learn the names of different water treatment products that are available for lease or purchase, as well as the type of water they produce. For example, have you heard of...
Does Your Home Need a Water Softener?
If you’re living with it, and millions of households in the United States are, you probably already know the signs of hard water. Water stains on glassware and fixtures, dull hair and dry skin, appliances that need to be prematurely replaced – these are just a...
How to Get Rid of Hard Water Smell
Normally, we hear hard water and think of the scale and buildup it causes on our showerheads, sinks, dishes and fixtures. However, have you been dealing with a certain smell coming from your tap water, too? Mold, chemicals, minerals, and other factors can leave...
Water Quality Month: Do You Know How to Protect Your Water?
If there is one thing that Water Quality Month reminds us every August, it is that we MUST take care of our water, conserve our water and do everything we can to protect our water. Drinking water contamination is not always in our control and there are many...
Microplastics In California Drinking Water On the Agenda
California is about to embark on a new mission – removing microplastics in drinking water. While we applaud the efforts, we know that these things take time. But the truth is, homeowners need protection now, particularly those who currently do not have access...
Lead In Drinking Water a Major Cause For Concern
Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 23 – 29, 2022. Here at Pacific Coast Water Systems, we want to advocate for safe drinking water, especially when it comes to preventing lead contamination. Each year, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW)...
What Is Deionized Water and How Is It Used?
Deionized water is not a term with which many people are familiar. Yet, it’s a type of water used by many companies today to create products we use on a daily basis. Contrary to what you might think, not all water is created equal. There are various types of...
Happy National Water Quality Month!
August is a great time to raise awareness about the importance of the quality of our drinking water and all of our water resources. It also happens to be National Water Quality Month and with our freshwater resources being threatened every day, there could...
Tips to Help Kids Drink More Water
Many adults have a hard time drinking enough water, and getting kids to drink more water can be even more challenging. Children tend to be active, probably more than ever during the summer, and they could be losing water through breathing, sweating and...
Let’s Celebrate Earth Day Together!
This Earth Day, the theme is Invest In Our Planet – a truly necessary and captivating idea. After all, we are ALL in this together, so why not celebrate together, too? Our planet is an amazing place, but each and every individual needs to do more to help build...
5 Types of Water and How They Affect You
Everyone knows that you need to drink plenty of water to be healthy, but did you know that the type of water you’re consuming is also really important? There are many types of water and they can affect us differently. Staying hydrated is not always easy for...
Is Hard Water Damaging Your Plumbing?
If it’s not treated, hard water can do a number on your pipes and appliances. That’s because without removing hard minerals like calcium and magnesium, mineral buildup can occur, clogging your pipes and causing your appliances to break more often. The costs...
Costs and Benefits of a Reverse Osmosis System
Staying hydrated has a major impact on your quality of life. But, as you get your daily water in, make sure it is free of contaminants. And, we don’t mean by drinking bottled water. That can become very expensive to your wallet and the environment. Get clean...
