Don't Put Up With Low Quality Local Water
Water is the stuff of life itself. Any time we're exploring other planets looking for signs of life, we always start by trying to find out if water ever existed there. Clearly, it's important to our day-to-day existence, but how good is the water you're using? Is it safe for your family? Your pets? Your appliances? There is so much variation in the quality of water available through public utilities that if you aren't on top of what's going on with your water, you could be exposing the things that matter most to unnecessary risk. Luckily, there are many ways you can treat your water as it moves into your home to ensure that when it touches your lips its as clear, crisp and healthy as it can possibly be.
Water Testing Helps You Know Where You Stand
The first step to enjoying better quality water at home is to have your water tested. You can't take the proper steps to "fix" your water if you don't know what's wrong with it. Professional water testing will tell you a lot about what minerals, chemicals, or other contaminants are messing with your water and point you in the right direction to address those issues. Don't just throw money at expensive filters or softeners without knowing your actual goals.
Water Heaters Are A Vital Component To Comfort
When was the last time you took an enjoyable cold shower? Never, right? That's why it's important to have the right water heater for your home. Whether you're looking at a tanked model in the traditional style or a tankless version that provides on-demand hot water, you want to make sure you've got one that's capable of handling the load your family requires. If you find yourself running out of hot water often, it's likely you need to make a change.
Water Softeners Protect Your Appliances - AND Your Skin
Depending on where you live, your water could be "hard" - meaning it has elevated mineral content. While some minerals in your water are just fine (we need those electrolytes!), water that's too hard can play havoc on your home and body. Higher mineral content can lead to sediment buildup and damage in your water-using appliances. Hard water can also dry out your hair and skin when you use it to bathe. A water softener can help to remove those minerals from your water, keeping your appliances, skin, and hair safe from its effects.
Water Filtration Removes The Worst Of The Worst
The final thing to guarantee the cleanest water for your family is a robust water filtration system. From PFAs (so-called "forever chemicals") to bacteria, there are a number of dangerous things that can leach into your water on its way to your home. A formidable water filtration system, utilizing technologies such as activated charcoal, UV light, and reverse osmosis, can remove these interlopers before they're a threat to your health. What type of filtration you need will depend on exactly what's in your water, so make sure to get yours tested so you're acting from an advantageous position.
Matt's Plumbing Can Help You Treat Your Water Today!
Don't take for granted whatever is coming out of the tap when you turn it on. Be proactive for yourself, your family, and your home, and make sure you're using the best water possible, every day. To install any water treatment equipment or just to get some questions answered, give the experts at Matt's Plumbing a call at 813-269-7370 - we are always available to help!
