Case Study - Water Softener "Creep"
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 4/25/2025 to
Water Softener Education
Upon inspection, it was found that the softener contained the original resin from 1998, which had never been replaced and was well beyond its expected lifespan leading to total softening failure and severe drinking water quality issues.
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Understanding Reverse Osmosis
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 4/6/2025 to
Thoughts on Water
Access to clean, pure and safe drinking water is a fundamental human need, yet many rural and even some municipal communities face challenges due to water contamination. RO has emerged as one of the most effective water purification methods.
The Controversy of UV Disinfection
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 4/5/2025 to
UV System Education
UV disinfection is an essential tool for water safety, but it is not a comprehensive solution. While it effectively neutralizes microbial threats, it does not remove harmful chemicals or physical contaminants.
Drinking vs Working Water
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 3/29/2025 to
Thoughts on Water
Water usage in residential and commercial settings is often overlooked, with many assuming that all water should be treated to drinking water standards. However, this one-size-fits-all approach may not be practical or necessary.
Best UV Systems in Canada for 2025
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 1/18/2025 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?
Water Quality in Plumbing & HVAC
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 9/7/2024 to
Thoughts on Water
Water quality is an important factor that affects the lifespan and performance of appliances, boilers, on demand tankless heaters, electric, propane or natural gas heaters, hydronic HVAC systems or any other system in which water is used.
Water Quality in Canada
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 9/5/2024 to
Thoughts on Water
Canada is the second largest country in the world and no other country has as much of its surface area covered by fresh water. It spans over 4000 miles from coast to coast with 563 large lakes, 52,255 islands and 7% of the world’s renewable fresh water.
How Do UV Disinfection Systems Work?
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 9/4/2024 to
UV System Education
The purpose of UV disinfection is the inactivation of harmful bacteria, viruses and dangerous parasitic protozoa such as cryptosporidium and giardia occurring at the point of contact between UV rays and water inside of a stainless steel chamber.
