First let’s start with some facts. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) by name. Sounds awful, right? Well, if you are, in fact, an eczema sufferer it is…awful. Eczema is a chronic skin condition most likely introduced into your system when you were a baby or young child. It presents itself as an Read more…
Believe it or not, it’s winter here in northern New Jersey. Despite the incredibly mild temperatures and lack of snow this year, there is still a lot of cold air and below 40 temps which we all know produce those pesky drying winter effects. Why Is My Skin So Dry? Our skin feels 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…
Over the years every time we’ve gone to the pet store, we inevitably come home with a Betta fish. Regardless of how old my kids get, they see them and it’s a must have. Recently, while out on a date with his girlfriend, my son, Mike, must have had a Read more…
W.E.T. A key element of any product installed in your home today is that it incorporates W.E.T. technology (Water Efficient Technology). W.E.T. is an environmentally friendly system that uses less water when rinsing your water softening system. Softening your water requires only as much water as required to rinse the waste matter 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…
[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…
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…
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…
Odds are the white buildup you are seeing on your faucet or showerhead is excess calcium as a result of hard water. The bad news is that it can be ruining your plumbing fixtures and appliances! The good news is that it can be permanently fixed. Eliminate calcium buildup once Read more…
