A-1 EcoWater Treatment

With a world built around busy schedules and constant stresses and chaos, the quality of the water in your home may be one of the last things on your mind. But we encounter water in countless ways throughout our hectic days, particularly in our homes. In everything from the glass of water from the kitchen sink you are enjoying, to the stream of water that jets out of your shower head, water quality plays a crucial component to your health and wellbeing. We at A-1 EcoWater Treatment understand first hand just how important water quality is in your household. That’s why we can’t emphasize enough how crucial it is to have an exceptional water softener installed. While hard water is safe to use, it still contains trace amounts of various metals and minerals. When these minerals build up, your indoor plumbing system may be at risk of severe damage over time. Water softeners remove these harmful materials from your water by removing calcium and iron deposits that naturally exist i...

Clean water is critical to sustain basic life functions and to maintain health.  The 2016 water crisis in Flint, Michigan serves as a wake-up call as we consider exactly what is contained in just a single drop of water. Understanding how lead can impact your drinking water is an important part in determining a solution. Why is it a concern? –  While lead is a natural substance, it is also extremely toxic to humans. If ingested, it can accumulate in the body and cause severe health risks, including developmental issues, cancer, damage to the nervous system, reproductive issues and blood related diseases. The health consequences of lead poisoning are irreversible. How water gets contaminated –  Most lead issues occur when homes or communities utilize outdated plumbing systems. Most of these contain lead pipes or lead fixtures. The lead leaches into the water supply as it corrodes from exposure to the water. Impact on children –  Because infant formulas are m...