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Is Seattle Tap Water Safe to Drink? Exploring Quality and Safety
Seattle is known for its high-quality and well-regulated water supply. But many residents still ask, "Is Seattle tap water safe to drink?" While Seattle's water meets EPA drinking water standards when it leaves the treatment plant, concerns remain about certain...
Does Seattle Have Hard or Soft Water? A Local Water Hardness Perspective
Seattle's water quality is a common topic of conversation, and many residents find themselves asking, "Does Seattle have hard or soft water?" Understanding water hardness is more important than you might think—it can affect everything from how well your soap lathers...
Does Hard Water Affect Your Home? A Comprehensive Guide
Hard water often goes unnoticed, but it quietly impacts our daily lives in many ways. Homeowners frequently encounter challenges such as reduced appliance efficiency and skin irritation and may not realize it could be due to hard water. Understanding the effects of...
Hard water and you
How water becomes hard When it rains the water falling from the sky is naturally soft, these droplets have yet to accumulate minerals. As water runs through soil and over rocks it breaks down minerals. These minerals accumulate and attach to water molecules through a...
Arsenic on Bainbridge Island
While Bainbridge is one of the most beautiful and serene places to live, there is a hidden danger that lays below the surface. The Ferncliff aquifer provides many residences with water, water that contains arsenic. Arsenic exists in many forms and can change colors...
Nitrates: The uninvited guest in our local waters
Health Risks and Solutions for Kitsap County Did you know that nitrates are a common contaminant found in Kitsap County’s drinking water? They can come from many sources, including agricultural runoff, septic tanks, and natural geological formations. Unfortunately,...
Iron in your water? Don’t let it dampen your mood or put a stain on a wonderful day
Iron is one of the most common issues found in well water, particularly in Kitsap County. High levels of iron can cause staining, clogging of pipes, and other issues. There are two main types of iron found in water: ferric and ferrous. Understanding the difference...
A Salty Situation: Salt water intrusion affecting Kitsap County
Salt water intrusion is a serious problem in Kitsap County and can have a significant impact on your home or business’s water quality. It occurs when saltwater infiltrates and contaminates freshwater aquifers, making the water undrinkable and unsuitable for many other...
Fighting back against iron bacteria: Say goodbye to slime and stains with our expert solutions
Iron bacteria are tiny microorganisms that are commonly found in environments with high levels of dissolved iron and low levels of dissolved oxygen, such as groundwater wells and boreholes. They use iron and other minerals as a source of energy to produce organic...