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Does Your Tap Water Smell? Why Hard Water Is Often to Blame
If you’ve ever turned on the faucet only to be greeted by an unpleasant smell, you’re not alone. Many homeowners experience odors in their tap water, and hard water is often a culprit. While it’s easy to dismiss, understanding why this happens and how to fix it can...
Soft Water Exchange Tank Service: An Eco-Friendly Water Treatment Option
When it comes to water treatment, many modern homeowners are looking for options that meet their family’s needs but also minimize their environmental footprint. That’s exactly why we offer soft water exchange tank service – the eco-friendly and sustainable solution to...
Does Your Business Need a Commercial Reverse Osmosis System?
Water quality is a crucial factor for many businesses, impacting everything from product quality to equipment longevity and overall operational efficiency. One solution that has gained significant attention is the commercial reverse osmosis (RO) system. But does your...
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Softeners: Answers to Your Hard Water Problems
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), approximately 85% of American households have hard water. With hard water being so prevalent throughout the United States, it’s no surprise that water softeners can be a valuable addition to many homes. Understanding...
Comparing Reverse Osmosis to Other Water Purification Methods
Water purification is essential for ensuring access to clean, safe drinking water. With various methods available, it can be challenging to determine which is best suited for your needs. In this blog, we'll be comparing reverse osmosis (RO) with other common water...
Benefits of Water Softeners: Improving Water Quality At Home
For homeowners dealing with hard water woes, the benefits of water softeners are HUGE. But what exactly is hard water, and who can benefit from a soft water system? In simple terms, hard water gets its name from the high concentration of minerals it contains....
4 Health Benefits of Drinking Reverse Osmosis Water
From aiding in digestion and flushing out toxins to weight management and more, drinking water has long been touted for providing numerous health benefits. But how exactly do you drink more water when it has a funny smell or unpleasant taste? Our solution is to...
The Difference Between DI Water and Distilled Water
As you begin looking into various water treatment systems for your business, you will learn the names of different water treatment products that are available for lease or purchase, as well as the type of water they produce. For example, have you heard of...
Does Your Home Need a Water Softener?
If you’re living with it, and millions of households in the United States are, you probably already know the signs of hard water. Water stains on glassware and fixtures, dull hair and dry skin, appliances that need to be prematurely replaced – these are just a...
How to Get Rid of Hard Water Smell
Normally, we hear hard water and think of the scale and buildup it causes on our showerheads, sinks, dishes and fixtures. However, have you been dealing with a certain smell coming from your tap water, too? Mold, chemicals, minerals, and other factors can leave...
Water Quality Month: Do You Know How to Protect Your Water?
If there is one thing that Water Quality Month reminds us every August, it is that we MUST take care of our water, conserve our water and do everything we can to protect our water. Drinking water contamination is not always in our control and there are many...
Microplastics In California Drinking Water On the Agenda
California is about to embark on a new mission – removing microplastics in drinking water. While we applaud the efforts, we know that these things take time. But the truth is, homeowners need protection now, particularly those who currently do not have access...
Lead In Drinking Water a Major Cause For Concern
Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 23 – 29, 2022. Here at Pacific Coast Water Systems, we want to advocate for safe drinking water, especially when it comes to preventing lead contamination. Each year, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW)...
What Is Deionized Water and How Is It Used?
Deionized water is not a term with which many people are familiar. Yet, it’s a type of water used by many companies today to create products we use on a daily basis. Contrary to what you might think, not all water is created equal. There are various types of...
Happy National Water Quality Month!
August is a great time to raise awareness about the importance of the quality of our drinking water and all of our water resources. It also happens to be National Water Quality Month and with our freshwater resources being threatened every day, there could...