[responsive_vid] If you’re hearing that popping sound or something similar, it most likely means calcium and magnesium deposits are gathering in the bottom of your hot water heater. These minerals cling to the inside of the tank and build up into what is called scale. All of this gunk can collect Read more…
Is one more viable than the other? Here is some interesting information to help you understand the difference when choosing a salt versus a salt-free water softening system and yet insuring you’re doing what’s best for your environment, home and family. How the salt based system works: Water softening is removing calcium (Ca2+) Read more…
When we think about our drinking water, can we honestly say that we are drinking the same water our prehistoric ancestors drank? Yes, we are. Well, at least some of it still remains today. The differences in the drinking water from then until now are part science and part human nature. Science Read more…
Living in this area you begin to accept the fact that you will eventually need to replace almost all of the appliances in your home more frequently than folks in other areas of the country. Incredible, you say or perhaps your response is ‘huh’? Here in the northern portion of Read more…
Passaic Bergen Water has been servicing Millburn and its surrounding area for over 60 years. After performing thousands of free in-home water tests it is very clear that there are 3 major water issues that can affect your home and most importantly your health. 1. Lead Lead is all around Read more…
Soft water helps your skin and hair feel soft after bathing; but what about itchy skin rashes? As a child, perhaps you remember being down the Shore and your parents telling you that salt water was good for any skin ailments or rashes that you had. The salt water seemed Read more…
Stop by the Passaic Bergen Water Softening booth Saturday, October 12 at West Milford’s Autumn Lights Festival and enter to win a 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis System. In addition, Facebook members who “Like” Passaic Bergen Water Softening will be entered to win weekly giveaways including gift cards, free salt, and more. Read more…
A reverse osmosis filter can effectively remove many impurities and harmful contaminants from your tap water, whether you install a whole house system or a localized tank under your kitchen sink to treat only your drinking water, reverse osmosis is one of the most effective methods of purifying water, greatly Read more…
Reddish brown stains on plumbing fixtures such as your sink, tub and toilet are aindication that you may have a problem with iron water. Iron water not only stains your wash basins and toilet, but its ugly red stains can also ruin your clothing and linens, or anything else that Read more…
Unsightly blue green stains on your plumbing and fixtures are a sure sign that your pipes are corroding, and the culprit is likely acid – however dissolved oxygen and/or high concentrations of sulfur in your water can also damage your plumbing. Only a test of your home’s water by a Read more…
