The Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF) initiated the Battelle Study to test devices fed with softened and hard water under controlled laboratory conditions. This study was conducted to investigate water hardness levels on the performance of electric water heaters. They also wanted to check out the...
The Water Quality Association (WQA) is an international trade organization representing members of all facets of the water treatment industry. One of their focus areas is water softening and its beneficial effects on equipment, clothing, and public perception of water quality. However, as with many...
To determine and quantify one of many water softener benefits, the Water Quality Research Foundation initiated the Battelle Study to test devices fed with softened vs unsoftened water under controlled laboratory conditions designed to accelerate the waterside scaling in dishwashers and quantify the performance efficiency....
Turn on the tap, flush the toilet, water the garden. Water is something that many of us take for granted. The truth is, there are currently 844 million people across the globe who don’t have access to clean, safe water. That works out to approximately...
It’s almost cottage season! Time to pack up the car and get out of town for some much needed R&R. Spend lazy days swinging in the hammock with your favourite book and cool evenings roasting marshmallows over the fire. It all sounds pretty relaxing, doesn’t...
Anyone can sell water in a store or online, but do they really know what they’re talking about and do they have the education to ensure you get exactly what you need? The answer is often NO! Only a Certified Water Specialist (CWS) has the...
So, you turned on your taps and the water was yellow! What's going on? Is it the plumbing system, the water supply or something else entirely? There’s no reason for serious concern. Thankfully, this isn't a dangerous issue. Yellow water is generally caused by rust...
The list of benefits of having a Water Softener system installed in your home or cottage is extensive but, before we get to that, what exactly is a Water Softener? It’s pretty simple actually. A Water Softener converts hard water into soft water by removing...
It can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare when you turn on your tap and there is a noticeable change in your well water. Whether your water has an odour or is a different colour, it’s important to figure out what’s going on before it becomes...
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