Exploring Potability in Water
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 5/1/2024 to
Thoughts on Water
Regarding water, potability is a term used in multiple different contexts with varying perceptions of its true meaning. Generally it's referenced when evaluating a water source in rural areas where no municipal water treatment services are available.
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Testing Before Listing a Property
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 11/1/2023 to
Real Estate Considerations
Concerned about the water quality, a potential buyer facilitated a water sample in an offer to purchase a rural cottage. It was conducted using a third party water treatment company with no affiliation to the realtors, buyer, or seller involved in the transaction.
Water Quality & New Home Build
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 5/17/2023 to
Well Water Quality
Outlined below is a real life well water example which highlights the importance of proper water testing in rural home construction, and the importance of having certified individuals installing water treatment devices.
UV vs UV-LED Systems - Comparison
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 3/15/2023 to
UV System Education
This article examines two different types of residential ultraviolet disinfection systems in an attempt to identify the long term operating costs of each and the environmental impacts associated with their operation.
Best UV Systems in Canada for 2023
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 1/15/2023 to
UV System Education
Choosing an ultra violet disinfection system to treat your water can be a challenging and complicated purchase as there are many different models on the market. How do you know what system to trust with your water quality?
PFAS in Drinking Water
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 12/12/2022 to
Water Contaminants
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of over 4700 human made synthetics. They’re commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and collection in living tissues.
Residential Septic Systems
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 8/28/2022 to
Well Water Quality
When considering potential risks regarding your water source it is important to remember that what you see on the surface is not always what is going on under the ground. A septic system is out of site, and therefore quite often forgotten.
Ultraviolet (UV) vs Reverse Osmosis (RO)
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 8/27/2022 to
UV System Education
This comparison of Ultraviolet Disinfection and Reverse Osmosis highlights two of the most common types of systems that are commonly installed in rural and municipal water source applications.