Home water filtration is the best way to ensure your family is drinking safer, cleaner water that’s free from contaminants. An effective water filter system will remove the majority of chemicals and particles, including: Disinfectant by-products (DBPs) from water chlorination Fecal matter and other organic contaminants Hazardous fertilizer and pesticide runoff Waterborne bacteria, including legionella, […]
Water Softeners
Salt-Based Water Softeners and Their Impact on the Environment
Water hardness is a common issue that can plague homes with problems ranging from broken down appliances to scale on plumbing and dishware. Treating hard water is simpler than ever with modern water softening technology, but common water softeners that are salt-based have an overall negative impact on the environment. At Pelican Water we pride […]
Tired of Buying Salt Bags? Water Softener Alternatives That Won’t Break the Bank
Nothing can complicate your monthly trip to the store quite like a 40-pound bag of sodium or potassium chloride. Lugging these heavy bags to your home is a complete hassle, and refilling your brine tank every week is a chore that eats up hours and hours of time during the lifespan of your salt-based water […]
Water Softener Maintenance Guide: Lifetime Cost
When you opt to purchase a salt-based water softener you aren’t simply going to pay for the unit. Over the average 10-to-15-year life cycle of your salt-based water softener you will also incur three primary expenses: salt bags, routine maintenance, and the additional cost of paying for your water twice (once as it enters your […]
What Your Salt Softener Company Isn’t Telling You About Chlorine
Why did you buy a water softener? Chances are you’d either read about or experienced the negative effects of hard water. Scale buildup leaves residue on your water heater, appliances, and on your plumbing fixtures. Soaps and detergents become less effective. The high count of minerals in your drinking water caused multiple problems, and you […]