Michigan's Premier Well Drilling & Water Softening Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is softened water?

Water is considered “soft” when a water softener extracts the dissolved “hard” minerals (calcium and magnesium) from the water.

What is hard water?
How do I tell if I have hard water?
Why does my skin feel slippery when bathing in soft water?
Why is my drinking water cloudy?
My water doesn’t taste good, but tests at normal levels. What does this mean?

There are two types of water problems. Primary Problems are dangerous. Aesthetic Problems are not harmful, but can affect the taste, look, or smell of water. If your water is testing safely, it is likely that you have an aesthetic problem (such as increased levels or iron or manganese), that will not cause a health risk.

Why do my sinks and fixtures turn yellow?
Why does my water smell like rotten eggs?
Why does my water leave blue green stains?
Why does my dishwasher have brown stains?
What is nitrate?

Nitrate is a naturally occurring compound that is formed in the soil when nitrogen and oxygen combine. Small amounts of nitrate present in water are normal, but excess amounts can pollute groundwater supplies.

Where does nitrate come from?
How does nitrate get into my well water?
Should I be concerned about the level of sodium in my water?
What is a Milligram Per Liter (mg/L) or a Part Per Million (PPM)?
What is Grain Per Gallon (GPG)?

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