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Does Your Home Need a Water Softener?

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 FEW of...

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How to Get Rid of Hard Water Smell

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 an...

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Water Quality Month: Do You Know How to Protect Your Water?

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 reasons...

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Microplastics In California Drinking Water On the Agenda

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 to...

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Lead In Drinking Water a Major Cause For Concern

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) brings...

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What Is Deionized Water and How Is It Used?

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 water and...

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Happy National Water Quality Month!

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 never and...

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Tips to Help Kids Drink More Water

Tips to Help Kids Drink More Water

Many adults have a hard time drinking enough water, and getting kids to drink more water can be even more challenging. Children tend to be active, probably more than ever during the summer, and they could be losing water through breathing, sweating and digesting....

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Let’s Celebrate Earth Day Together!

Let’s Celebrate Earth Day Together!

  This Earth Day, the theme is Invest In Our Planet – a truly necessary and captivating idea. After all, we are ALL in this together, so why not celebrate together, too? Our planet is an amazing place, but each and every individual needs to do more to help build...

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5 Types of Water and How They Affect You

5 Types of Water and How They Affect You

  Everyone knows that you need to drink plenty of water to be healthy, but did you know that the type of water you’re consuming is also really important? There are many types of water and they can affect us differently. Staying hydrated is not always easy for...

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Is Hard Water Damaging Your Plumbing?

Is Hard Water Damaging Your Plumbing?

If it’s not treated, hard water can do a number on your pipes and appliances. That’s because without removing hard minerals like calcium and magnesium, mineral buildup can occur, clogging your pipes and causing your appliances to break more often. The costs associated...

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Costs and Benefits of a Reverse Osmosis System

Costs and Benefits of a Reverse Osmosis System

Staying hydrated has a major impact on your quality of life. But, as you get your daily water in, make sure it is free of contaminants.  And, we don’t mean by drinking bottled water.  That can become very expensive to your wallet and the environment. Get clean...

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5 Reasons to Drink More Water During the Holidays

5 Reasons to Drink More Water During the Holidays

As the holidays approach, life gets hectic.  We know. And, as life gets busy, we may forget how important it is to stay hydrated. Dehydration is damaging to your overall health and mental focus … not a good combination for any time but especially the holidays! Why...

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Is Soft Water Delivery Right For You?

Is Soft Water Delivery Right For You?

  Do you have hard water? The majority of homes in the US do! Hard water can cause all sorts of problems for you and your home.  You may have thought installing a water softener was the only way to get soft water, but we have one more solution … soft water...

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5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Water Softener

5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Water Softener

If you already have a water softener, then we don’t have to tell you about all the benefits. You already know how much better soft water is on your skin, your hair, and your home. You also may have noticed that you actually save money by having a water softener!  If...

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