419.719.0652

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7300 State Route 108 Wauseon, OH 43567

Do Not Mess Up My Hair!

Do Not Mess Up My Hair!

by | January 28, 2021 | Blog

Hair can be an especially important asset for many people. Have you ever heard anyone say, “Do not mess up my hair”? I know I have, and I may be guilty of saying it myself!

Recently, a hair stylist asked me if treating water can help with a person’s hair. By the nature of her work, she can tell when a client does not have treated water. She can tell by the color, and texture of their hair.

The answer is YES, water treatment can help with your hair!

You may have heard us say this before, but not all water is created equally. Your neighbors’ water could be completely different than your water at your home. Some have an issue with iron, which can stain hair and complicate color treatments in hair. Others may have Tannins that can cause a tint in the hair. Others may have hardness in their water, leaving their hair feeling rough and sticky. Even people with city water experience improved satisfaction with their hair with the proper water treatment equipment.

Read more about common water types in Northwest Ohio and Southeastern Michigan here.

Depending on your wants and needs, we will test your water, and then provide you with a recommendation of water treatment equipment to best suit your needs. If hair is your main concern, we will do our best to install a system that helps you with that, but you’ll also enjoy all the other benefits associated with your water treatment!

Allowing a hair stylist to cut, color, and perm your hair takes trust, just as with your water treatment. You can trust us to make sure you have the right equipment to best suit your water wants and needs.

 

What’s in Your Water?

What’s in Your Water?

by | July 17, 2020 | Blog

While we all would love to find nuggets of gold falling into our glass when turning on the kitchen faucet each morning, unfortunately, that isn’t a reality. Learn what can really be in our water!

Here in Northwest Ohio and Southeastern Michigan, water quality and water quantity varies widely. In some areas water is plentiful with deep flowing wells, while other areas have little to no water to tap into. Some regions have high iron content, while others have sulfur. And oftentimes, one homeowner’s water can have a completely different makeup than their nearby neighbor.

plumbing piece showing calcium and magnesium build up

Hardness

Calcium and magnesium can build up causing hardness in water. It oftentimes leaves residue on plumbing and fixtures, as well as on dishes and glassware.

Tannins Water in a Glass Jar Compared to Treated Tannins Water in a Glass Jar

Tannins

Tannins water are a natural organic material caused by decaying vegetation and peaty soil. You can see the yellow color of the untreated Tannins water next to the treated Tannins water in this photo.

Jar of water with iron

Iron

You can see little rusty/orange particles floating in this Iron Water.

A new and normal fitting alongside a fitting corroded by sulfur

Sulfur

In the picture, you’ll notice black fittings as a result of sulfur running through the pipes – those fittings should be brass in color.

Hardness

Water hardness is a common quality of water found in this region. Hard water contains dissolve compounds of calcium and magnesium, and sometimes, other metallic elements.  This is what causes mineral deposits on dishes and glassware. It can cause soap to not lather. It can also cause extra work to remove soap crud on bathtubs and shower stalls, scale build up in pipes, sinks, tubs, faucets, and appliances. 

Iron

Iron is also commonly found in water throughout this area. Most notably, it can cause staining in sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and clothing. It can also be corrosive to pipes and fixtures.

Sulfur

Sulfur is a gas found in some water throughout our region that has a very distinct smell, and taste, comparable to rotten eggs. Untreated sulfur water can come out of the faucet black and can cause staining to sinks, toilets and clothing. It can be very damaging to plumbing and non-water using appliances such as TV’s, Microwaves, HVAC systems and more. 

No Water, Low Yield Wells and Untreatable Water

No water, low yield wells, high sulfur content and salt wells can wreak havoc in some areas throughout the region. As a viable alternative, many utilize their pond for water into their home and barn. Pond water is filtrated through Pond Water Treatment Systems, approved by the Ohio Department of Health, and provide viable and safe water into the home.  

Tannins

Also seen in our area are Tannins. Tannins are a natural organic material caused by decaying vegetation and peaty soil. This can cause a faint yellow to tea-like color in your water and can lead to staining on fixtures and clothing when laundered.  

Municipal Water

Households and businesses who are in cities, towns and villages typically have municipal water that is treated and distributed by water treatment plants. Generally speaking, municipal water is safe to drink, bathe in and launder. However, many of our customers like having the piece of mind, and extra protection of having residential water treatment equipment installed that improves the quality and taste of their water.