Water Treatment

Water Treatment

If you search for water conditioning online, you will produce a lot of interesting results. You may see terms like “PH-balanced water” or “vortex-treated water,” which claims to reverse the signs of aging and increase your energy levels. You may find magnets that attach to your water pipes and claim to soften the water or electronic pulse equipment that will filter and soften the water. However, a true water treatment process won’t be based on subpar science or unrealistic claims. At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, we help Lakeport, CA, residents truly understand the water treatment process and how it really works.

Safe Drinking Water through Filtration

The United States has some of the safest drinking water in the world. The cities and municipalities throughout the country to an excellent job of keeping waterways and water systems free of disease typically spread through the water. However, there are other waterborne diseases to be concerned with. There are chemicals lurking below the Earth’s surface and their effects can be just as devastating. Chlorine is often used as a sterilizer in water supplies. While it does an excellent job of killing off bacteria and viruses, it can form chloramines, also known as carcinogens, when it comes into contact with organic material in the water. In other situations, heavy metal, industrial waste, pesticides and hormones may find their way into the water supply through farming runoff, septic and sewer systems and storm drains.

While the Environmental Protection Agency has set a minimum standard for the presence of pollutants in water and water companies must distribute an annual report on these numbers to customers, these reports only give residents a small picture of what they are consuming. They typically only provide an average, not the entire results. The EPA requires them to show violations of the legal limits, but these are often higher than those set forth by the government. Any unregulated chemicals are not required in these reports.

Sadly, most municipalities don’t have the proper resources to ensure water is completely free of chemicals when reaching homes. It is far too expensive. This means homeowners need to pick up the slack. At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Lakeport, CA, we can help you clean your water without costing too much. We will install the equipment you need to produce clean, safe drinking, cooking and bathing water.

Water Softening

Do your shower heads and faucets sport white, crusty rings? Do your glasses have water spots or your clothes is fading and stiff? If this is the case, you need softer water. The water treatment process can help soften your water to produce better results.

Water pressure, the age of your equipment and water quality all have a significant impact on your plumbing system. This can affect the fixtures, faucets and pipes. In fact, water heaters are often damaged by hard water, which can lead to major expenses. When you use a water softener, you can prolong the life of your water heater and reduce your costs by as much as 29 percent. At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Lakeport, CA, we won’t use magnets or other contraptions that will hurt your wallet and not help your water. We only install thoroughly tested water softeners that will best suit your needs, complete with a guarantee for at least 10 years.

What’s In Your Well Water?

Most people don’t think about the water treatment process when it comes to their well water. They assume the water comes from a natural source and doesn’t require additional water treatment. However, this water is subject to the same issues as water that comes from a municipality or even worse. Septic systems, broken well head seals or a missing well head can lead to viruses and bacteria growing in the water. If there is an earthquake or other geological change, contamination can occur. The biggest difference between well water and municipal water is water from the municipality is monitored, while well water is not, making it even more important to treat.

No two wells are alike, much like snowflakes or fingerprints. This means you need to send out a sample for laboratory testing to determine the best way to treat your water. This will provide you with valuable information regarding what is in your water. At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Lakeport, CA, we offer well water testing and water treatment processes so you can understand the best ways to make your water safe and healthy for consumption and other uses.