5 Common Myths About Water, Explained
Every year, World Water Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of ensuring everyone around the world has access to safe, clean water. This year, the theme of World Water Day is “Valuing Water,” and here at Culligan, one way we’re dedicated to showing how much we value water is to promote education […]
Why It’s Important to Add Salt to Your Water Softener on Time
Refilling your brine tank with the appropriate kind of salt in a timely fashion is one of the most important things you can do to keep your water softener functioning properly. Experts often recommend that home water softener users should check their brine tank at least once a month. If the tank appears to be […]
What To Do if You’re Moving to an Area With Well Water
There’s a lot to think about when moving to a new home, and for many people, the local water source isn’t one of them – but it should be. Why? Well water is more common in North America than you may think. According to the United States Geological Survey, about 40 million people rely on domestic wells […]
5 Must-Have Systems To Power Your Smart Home
Convenience, efficiency, and connectivity: These three central factors explain so much of the appeal for smart appliances. The various smart household systems available today offer new levels of comfort that seemed so far away for previous generations. Sometimes, it truly feels like we’re living in the future. Top 5 Smart Home Appliances Let’s explore some […]
When to Replace Your Water Softener
Here’s the good news: If you buy the right water softener, it’s likely to serve you well for a long time. That said, there are many reasons why at some point, you may need to replace your Sonoma County water softening system. Perhaps you moved into a home with an older or non-working softener. Maybe the […]
Why You Should Test Your Well Water Regularly
In the United States and Canada, millions of people rely on well water systems for drinking water and for other household uses. Because private wells are not regulated in the same way as municipal water systems, those who use them are responsible for ensuring that their water supply is safe. As such, many public agencies […]
How is Water Hardness Measured?
If you’ve noticed signs of hard water in your home, like buildup on plumbing fixtures, soap scum on shower doors or difficulty producing a lather, you may be wondering just how hard your water is. Measuring water hardness can help you determine what kind of water softener will best meet your needs. To prepare for […]
Tap Water Filter vs Reverse Osmosis Water
Tap water is used for a wide variety of everyday household activities. You turn on the faucet to wash your hands, dishes, and produce. You may go back to the tap to fill up a pot for cooking. Many people use their kitchen sink for drinking water, too. Given the central importance of tap water […]
5 Surprising Ways Water Contributes to Wellness
You’ve likely grown up hearing you need to drink water, and maybe you just accepted that truth and never questioned why it’s so necessary. The fact is, we’re largely made up of H2O—around 60 percent of our body is water. We lose a lot of it every day, and we need to replenish those fluids […]
5 Reasons to Test Your Sonoma County Water
Water is a vital part of our well-being. It’s essential to understand where your water supply comes from and what measures are taken to ensure it is safe. Whether your home has city or well water, it’s essential to test your water for these five reasons. Old Plumbing Infrastructure If you have city […]