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Whether it was the Tubbs Wildfire in Santa Rosa, the Camp Fire that destroyed Paradise, or the recent CZU Lightning fires in the Santa Cruz Mountains, traces of volatile organic…

While most people understand that hard water can clog up pipes, faucets, and shower heads, did you know that soap scum can do the same to your pores? As hardness…

As Americans grow increasingly knowledgeable about the hard water they’re experiencing, we’ve witnessed an uptick of water softeners being installed in residences, restaurants, country clubs, and hotels. Why is it…

  Signs such as: brittle hair, dry skin, inefficient water-using appliances, and mineral deposits — are among many indications of hard water. Experienced by more than 85 percent of Americans,…

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), what are they? Often found in man-made chemicals that are utilized and produced in the manufacturing of paints, pharmaceutical, and refrigerants, VOCs are characterized as compounds with high vapor pressure and low…

What is hard water? As water flows through soil and rocks, it dissolves minute amounts of naturally occurring minerals and carries them into the groundwater supply. The higher the concentration…

When COVID-19 first hit the Bay Area, thousands of residents rushed to the nearest grocery store to purchase items such as toilet paper, paper towels, bottled water, wet wipes, and…

Project: Historical Victorian Apartment Complex, 6 units, San Jose, CA   Problem: 25 grains per gallon (GPG) of hard water would, over time, destroy boilers, pipes, and fixtures at this 6-unit apartment complex. While chloramine (a chemical compound made of chlorine…

Our Kinetico Water Systems can be found in various restaurants, hotels, country clubs, apartment complexes, and laundromats. So, why exactly is a water treatment system necessary? A water softener can…