Water Quality Blog
Expert insights on Northern Nevada water quality, treatment options, and home water solutions from your local water experts.
Water Treatment for Beverage Manufacturing
Equipment: Water softener, dechlorination, reverse osmosis
Deionized Water for Coolant Dilution in Machine Shops
Equipment: Deionized / distilled water systems
Water Treatment for Sterile Processing: Autoclaves and Sterile Washers
Equipment: Dechlorination, reverse osmosis, deionization
What to Do if Your Well Water Tests Positive for Coliform
Nevada state law does not require private well users to test their water for contaminants or bacteria. The burden is on the owner. We have installed thousands of…
16 Benefits of Having a Bottleless Water Cooler in Your Office
Ever run out of water at the office with nobody willing to change the jug? Or worse, run out entirely until the next delivery? A bottleless cooler removes that…
Arsenic in the Water in Reno, Nevada
Rural communities in Northern Nevada experience elevated levels of arsenic and other heavy metals in their private wells, putting their health at risk. Frequent…
Elevated Levels of Arsenic and Other Metals Found in Nevada’s Private Wells
The following is a research summary from the Desert Research Institute. We’re republishing it because the findings speak directly to well owners across our…
How Hard Water Ruins On-Demand Water Heaters
Roughly 85% of US water is hard, so odds are your neighborhood receives it. You can drink hard water safely, but the excess minerals affect taste and smell…
PFOS/PFAS in Water: What Northern Nevada Homeowners Should Know
Researchers have identified a number of man-made chemicals in drinking water that pose health concerns, and among the most persistent are PFAS and PFOS.…
Calcium Buildup in Your Toilet: Why It Happens and How to Remove It
Hard water contains high amounts of dissolved minerals, including calcium and magnesium. As water flows through your pipes, some of those minerals get left…
What’s Involved With Owning a Private Well?
If your home is on a well, you are responsible for making sure both the well and the water coming from it stay in good condition. For anyone who has only ever…
How Much Is Hard Water Costing You?
At Pure Water Systems of Nevada we install water conditioning equipment every day to protect our clients’ homes. We see a lot of ruined appliances from…
