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You may have noticed that you smell the chlorine in your city water more at certain times of day, than others - but not every day. That's because municipalities are requi...

A reverse osmosis system in your home eliminates harmful contaminants in your drinking water. Reverse osmosis drinking water systems are tested and certified so you ca...

Discover the savings features behind W.E.T. programming and learn how it can help you save salt, water, and money!

If you're renting your water softener the potential buyer would have to factor in the cost of buying and installing a water softener - something they simply may not want ...

Once a year, typically in the summer, municipal water customers receive some additional paperwork with their water bill. It's called a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) an...

Even though some of the PFAS are no longer manufactured in the United States the damage has already been done and has polluted our ground water, which in turns effects ou...

Imagine that you're at the tail end of a summer afternoon gardening session. You've spent hours weeding, pruning, watering, and digging in your backyard. As you're giving...

White crusty build up on faucets and shower heads can be pretty unsightly and hard to remove but there are even more costly side effects. Over time these seemingly innoce...

Water softeners aren't typically top of mind until they stop working properly but they are important to replace when they start showing signs of age in order to preserve ...

Have you ever spent the weekend at the home of friends or family with a water softener? Did you notice that the water feels different? If you are used to living with high...

Hard water can cause issues for home owners you may have experienced, from minor annoyances to expensive problems like premature appliance failures.

The white substance you see on faucets and shower heads around St. Charles, Il is nothing more than mineral deposit build up due to overly hard water.

What are the effects of hard water on the skin and what can you do about it?

Are you on city or well water? It's important to know who is responsible for the water your family is drinking and what you do to ensure it's safe.

Did you know that the City of St. Charles Water Division is responsible for providing safe water to over 33,000 customers? To achieve this, the Water Division maintain...

In early 2018, the Environmental Working Group released a new report about drinking water in the Midwest. The report stated that the U.S. Department of Agriculture was fa...

Not all Illinois residents consider the effects of hard water versus soft water on cooking habits and appliances. A benefit of water softeners is the enhancement of flavo...

People often use hydrogen peroxide to bleach their hair, clean household surfaces, brighten white clothes, as well as a means of cleaning and disinfecting open wounds. It...

It's important to take of your largest investment, your home. Are you doing it any good with hard water? Read about what treated water can do for your home.