Water Quality

Tankless Water Heaters – Gas or Electric?

The pros and cons of natural gas tankless water heaters The primary cost for natural gas tankless water heaters is the upfront cost of the unit. Technology advancements have made modern, premium units extremely effective, convenient and economical to run; however, they are more costly to purchase. The natural gas tankless water heater is run…

How to Prevent Water Damage in Your House

Did you know water damage is one of the most costly house insurance claims in Canada? Yup, it has outranked fire. From frozen pipes and ruptured hoses to flooded basements and roof leaks, water damages cost Canadians billions of dollars each year.  Leaks aren’t always obvious. Sometimes they look like water spots on the ceiling…

The History of Water Softeners & Why They Matter

While water treatment roots back to 1500 BC in Ancient Egypt, the concept of water softening wasn’t discovered until the mid 1800’s. Important for daily use, softened water contains few to no extra minerals and is, therefore, gentler to your fabrics and skin. Water softeners producing lovely softened water also reduce health issues and prevent…

The 9 Dangers of Hard Water

Hard water is classified as water that contains more minerals than regular water – specifically too much calcium and magnesium. Concentrated with dissolved calcium and magnesium, hard water causes difficulty when trying to lather soap or shampoos and it can cause many negative health concerns for homeowners. In contrast, soft water contains few to no…