Considering a move to the countryside? The in's and out's of water supply for rural country properties.

America is currently experiencing a demographic shift and millions of people are looking to move to more rural areas. For many people, the considerations that are part of country life are a daunting mystery. What do I do with trash if there is no garbage pickup? What happens if I have a problem with my sewer system? What is involved in supplying water to my house, garden or landscaping?

Water Transmission & Covid 19

Many of us have some time to think about the current pandemic facing our world and how it might affect our personal situation. The media regularly shares information about social distancing along with proper sanitation and hygiene, but less attention is paid to other vectors for the transmission of viruses. The CDC has a great resource on other vectors for Covid Virus transmission here!

Wash Your Hands Frequently (and think about where your water comes from...)

This blog is not just another reminder, in light of the current coronavirus threat, to practice great hygiene; but to think about why hygiene is so critical. It is also a reminder to think about where the water comes from that enables you to practice great hygiene. As you stand at the sink washing your hands several times a day, consider that practicing basic hygiene helped improve the lives of many people years before the introduction of vaccinations and antibiotics.

My well water is clean, right?

Many of our customers rely on their well or spring to provide water for their homes, gardens and commercial agriculture. One comment we frequently get is “Well and Spring water is clean and pure!” While many wells and springs in our area produce excellent quality water, the very fact that the water comes from a well or spring does not automatically make it clean and pure! In this blog we’ll explore what it means to have clean or pure water and look at the common causes of wells or springs NOT having clean or pure water.

Removing Silica from Water

Many homeowners in the Napa Valley struggle with Silica in their water. In this blog, we’ll discuss the tell tale signs of silica in your water, levels of silica in water that become troublesome and the proper method to remove silica from your well water.

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