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Clean, reliable water is something most homeowners expect every day. However, tap water quality can vary depending on your source, local infrastructure, and…
Home water filtration systems are a popular way to improve water quality, but many homeowners are confused by myths and misinformation. Believing these…
Tap water can meet every safety standard and still taste and smell wrong. Safety and palatability are different things, and the gap between them is where…
Many homeowners use "filtered" and "purified" interchangeably, but these terms describe meaningfully different levels of water treatment — and choosing the wrong…
Your water could be trying to tell you something. Here are the most common signs that a whole-house filtration system would make a meaningful difference in your…
Most Northern Nevada homeowners don't think about water pressure until something breaks. But high water pressure is silently damaging your plumbing system,…
When people think about clean water, they usually focus on drinking it. But the quality of the water flowing through your shower and sinks plays a huge role in…
Reno's tap water comes from the Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) and is treated to meet federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards. But meeting the legal…
Yes — Reno has very hard water. In fact, Northern Nevada consistently ranks among the top regions in the United States for water hardness. Here's what that means…
When most homeowners think about hard water, they picture cloudy glasses, spotty dishes, or stiff laundry. But the truth is, hard water does far more than create…
When it comes to our pets, we always want the best for them—from nutritious food to comfortable beds. But one often-overlooked part of their care is the…
This is one of the most common questions we get from Northern Nevada well water owners. The short answer: sometimes — but usually, iron requires dedicated…
Shopping for water treatment systems online might seem like a great way to save money. But we've seen hundreds of customers make this mistake — and end up paying…
If you've ever visited a friend with a water softener and noticed that the water feels different — almost "slippery" or like you can't rinse the soap off —…
Clean water is essential for our health and well-being, but even tap water can contain contaminants that may impact our bodies over time. Installing a home water…
One of the most frustrating customer calls we get: "I have a water softener but I'm still getting spots on my dishes and glass shower doors. What's wrong?"
Not all water is the same, and the main distinction — hard versus soft — affects your home, your appliances, and your monthly costs. Here’s…
When picturing the Reno-Tahoe region, images of pristine lakes, snow-capped mountains, and clear rivers often come to mind. It’s easy to assume that our…
Bottled water may seem convenient, but over time, it can become a financial burden as well as an environmental concern. Investing in a high-quality water…
Hard water carries a high concentration of dissolved minerals, mainly calcium and magnesium, picked up as water moves through rock and soil. It is not a health…
Water purification systems come in various forms, each utilizing unique technologies to ensure the water you consume is safe and clean. Understanding how they…
Water quality directly affects your health, your home, and your daily routine. Washoe County’s municipal supply meets regulatory standards — but…
Clean water matters, and untreated water can carry contaminants, minerals, odors, and tastes that affect both health and daily life. Here’s what water…
In the battle against environmental pollution, microplastics have emerged as a significant threat to our ecosystems and human health. These tiny plastic…
There are a lot of water conditioning options, and working out which one actually fits your home can be genuinely confusing. We put together comparison charts to…
Choosing a water dispenser for an office covers more ground than most people expect. Options now include ice cubes, instant hot water, carbonated water, and…
Smelly tap water often arrives without warning. A lingering scent affects your hygiene routine, how much you drink, and whether you want to hand a guest a glass…
Hard water may seem harmless, but it causes extensive damage over time. The minerals that make water hard — mainly calcium and magnesium — produce…
Manufactured chemicals have been used in various industrial and consumer products for decades. Unfortunately, these chemicals are harmful to our health and the…
Equipment: Water softener, dechlorination, reverse osmosis
Equipment: Deionized / distilled water systems
Equipment: Dechlorination, reverse osmosis, deionization
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…
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…
Rural communities in Northern Nevada experience elevated levels of arsenic and other heavy metals in their private wells, putting their health at risk. Frequent…
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…
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…
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.…
Hard water contains high amounts of dissolved minerals, including calcium and magnesium. As water flows through your pipes, some of those minerals get left…
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…
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…
Most people in Northern Nevada know they should probably have some kind of water treatment installed. What’s less obvious is that not having one is already…
We often get the question: what kind of salt do I need for my water system?
Pure Water has been providing commercial and industrial water systems for the Reno Tahoe area for more than 27 years. One of the most cost effective options for…
Purified ice and water for the whole office.
We recently completed an installation for a non-transient water system in Fallon, NV. The well that feeds the system had high levels of sand and manganese that…
If you live in Reno, NV and you’re on a private well, you’ve probably had your well tested for water quality. If not, click here for information on…
When is the last time you tested your well for bacteria?
One of the most prominent water problems in Northern Nevada — especially in Fernley, Dayton, and Reno — is extremely hard water. Most residents…
When you have hard water like homeowners do in Reno, Sparks, Fernley, and Dayton, keeping your home clean is a daily struggle. Hard water contains high levels of…
The Carson City School District has made it a priority to eliminate bottled water from all of its schools.
We are often asked, “Does my fridge filter really do anything?” The short answer is yes. Fridge filters vary greatly between brands and models, but…
Do you have an old, dusty water system taking up half the garage and demanding constant maintenance? Roughly 30% of what we do is replacing older water filter…
This chart maps the water symptoms you can actually see, taste, and smell to their most likely causes.
Reno, Dayton, Fernley, and just about everywhere else in Northern Nevada have seen a lot of new home construction, and it has kept us busy.
Water is water and laundry is laundry, right? Load the machine, add detergent, press a button, everything comes out clean.
A hot water softener we installed for a local school district, feeding their commercial dishwasher.
Many know hard water as an annoyance that leaves scale buildup on surfaces and leaves skin feeling dry and itchy. The constant application of lotion, the…
This installation was for a home on the lake shore of Tahoe City. We’ve found recurring issues with the homes in that area growing algae in their plumbing…
The Linx 160 EDI (electrodeionization) drinking water unit is, in our view, the best overall drinking water system available. Here are a few reasons it is a cut…
Pure Water Systems of Nevada is proud to be a long-standing member of the Water Quality Association. We currently have certified water specialists and certified…
Some people don’t know it, but part of water treatment involves sanitizing the piping, water tanks, and well. Often, putting a filter system on isn’t…
Another open and shut well water case in Verdi, NV which is just west of Reno. Most residents in Verdi are on a private well and have some combination of iron,…
Our first install of the new year in Dayton, NV.
Why deal with the hassle of bottled water delivery when modern filtration can give you the same water quality at the tap? If the upfront expense of a filter…
Today is the ribbon cutting on the new Brita hydration station at Edward C. Reed High School. They join the ranks of Spanish Springs High School, UNR, and Our…
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