Effects of Hard Water

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Calcified Showerhead - Kinetico Martin Water

Have you ever noticed water spots, scum, or mineral stains on your dishes? Perhaps, while showering, you realize that half of your shower head is clogged by strange, white build-up. If any of these descriptions describe your life, you most likely have hard water. What is Hard Water and Soft Water? Hard water, unlike soft… Read more »

Water Safety

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Well Water

Have you ever wondered what is in your water? Whether you drink well or city water there are numerous contaminants that can enter what you drink. Potential Water Problems People may figure that their water contamination levels remain constant, but they do not. Erosion, weather, run-off, and other factors influence what flows in and out… Read more »

The Season For Thankfulness

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Family Cooking

The season for thankfulness, family, and scrumptious food is upon us. Thanksgiving is a great time to gather love ones around a table and fellowship. Although loved ones come first, the food you eat this fall season ought to be the best it can. Did you know that soft water can drastically improve your dining… Read more »

The Danger of Nitrates

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Methemoglobinemia: are you at risk? - The Danger of Nitrates

We all desire clean drinking water. Water we can trust. However, this world is full of pollutants constantly putting our drinking water at risk. One of these potentially dangerous elements is nitrate. What are Nitrates? A nitrate is a chemical compound consisting of one nitrogen atom and three oxygen atoms. This compound will often form… Read more »

The Importance of Drinking Water

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Water splashing - the importance of drinking water

The nectar of life, water, sustains us all. Without it, humanity would turn to dust in a manner of days. Arguably, clean drinking water may be one of the most salient investments anyone can make. Here are three reasons why clean drinking water is so important. Nourishment It may seem painfully obvious that water is… Read more »

Dangers of Lead Water

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Sick girl in bed - dangers of lead water

Calling the ambulance, left arm completely numb, John breaks out into a cold sweat. His blood pressure, left unchecked for years, climaxed, leading to his heart’s downfall. Drinking lead contaminated water for years, John nearly lost his life.   Signs of Lead Lead, by the human senses, is undetectable. Unless you get your water tested… Read more »

Dangerous Bacteria

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Bacteria under microscope - dangerous bacteria

          Doubled over a bucket, fever at about 102 degrees Fahrenheit, and chills running down his spine, a man with E. coli wishes he wasn’t sick. E. coli is a very unpleasant bacterium to be infected with. It can leave someone stuck in their house for a week or in extreme cases dead. This man… Read more »

Learning and Hydration

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Little girl thumbs up - learning and hydration

It’s that time of year again. The time when your little girl turns into a big kid on her first day of school or your young man runs off to college to earn his degree. At any age or grade level hydration is very important for learning. Learning and Hydration Our brains consist of roughly… Read more »

Staying Hydrated in the Heat

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temperature - staying hydrated in the heat

August is here and that means it is prime time for beach trips, hiking adventures, and enjoying the great outdoors. It also means the sweltering hot sun will be around. Going outside can be a lot of fun, but when the sun takes its toll, our bodies will begin to dehydrate. The key to a… Read more »

Reverse Osmosis System

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Kinetico - Drinking water station and systems at Martin Water Conditioning

  There are many drinking water filtration systems in the world ranging from activated carbon filters to ultraviolet systems. Deciding on the best option for your home can be difficult and challenging. It can be a decision you spend weeks or months pondering. Is there a drinking water filtration system out there that stands out… Read more »