Water Filtration for Your New Refrigerator

April 14th, 2017 Posted in Water Filtration
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You just found your dream refrigerator! It has enough space for your favorite foods. It also has enough shelfing and storage combinations for keeping things organized. Best of all it has a water and ice dispenser. You are already dreaming of how great it will be to have filtered, cold water at hand, plus ice for your favorite lemonade drink.

Shortly after, you may realize that water has to be hooked up to your refrigerator, for all your dreams to come true. You could spend the next week looking up YouTube videos on how Joe Schmoe hooked up his own water filter. The alternative is to get it done quickly and with quality work by a professional plumber. Here are few reasons why you’ll want to hire out this job:

  • Your plumber knows exactly what to do, because he was taught how to do it and he has done it many times before. No drilling holes or water leaks where there shouldn’t be.
  • Your plumber will have all the tools he needs to get the job done. No running to the hardware store three separate times for one job.
  • Time is money and your plumber can save you both by getting the job done quickly and professionally.

If you just want to sit back and enjoy your new dreamy refrigerator with a glass of ice cold lemonade, call your professional plumber right away. He will get the job done with quality work. By the time you get your refrigerator restocked and organized the way you want, you’ll have filtrated water and ice all ready to go. Have a nice cold soothing drink knowing the job was done the right way.

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Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 736-8283

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Is Your Water Safe for Your Family?

September 14th, 2016 Posted in Water Filtration
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It seems to be more and more common to hear about water contamination issues. From public facilities such as schools to entire community water systems, contamination with harmful metals, parasites and bacteria are all too common. While public water systems are supposed to be sanitized and filtered, do you know if the water coming into your home is safe? A private water filtration system is a good way to protect your family and provide cleaner, safer water for your home. 

Types of Water Filtration Systems

From water pitchers that remove some minimal particles to complete home water filtration systems, there are options for cleaning the water you use in your home. The type you decide to use will depend on the filtration you desire and how much you are willing to spend to further filter your water. Here are three options that can be installed in your home.

  • Refrigerator water filter. If you are only concerned with the drinking water of your home tasting fresh and staying healthy, a filtration system added to your refrigerator water supply is an affordable option.
  • Under the sink. For clean, safe water for drinking and cooking, an under-the-sink water filtration system is perfect for cleaning most contaminants from your consumable water.
  • Whole house filtration. Want better smelling and tasting water that is safe in all rooms of your home? Consider a whole house filtration system for the most complete water safety option.

To determine the best water filtration system for your family, call your local plumber that offers installation of quality water filtration systems. Your family deserves safe, healthy water that you can count on.

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Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221

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What Type of Water Treatment Do You Need in Your Home?

December 5th, 2014 Posted in Water Filtration
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If you have a well system or have had problems with your water quality in the past, you may be wondering what type of water treatment is best for use in your home. While there are several different treatment and whole home filtration systems available, the type that is best for your home and family will depend on several factors. To narrow it down, here are the basic types and how they are used to improve water quality.

  • Reverse Osmosis. To remove water contaminants, a reverse osmosis system flows pressurized water through a membrane. This will remove many minerals, chemicals and organisms from the water. Often, these systems are often paired with a filtration system which removes even more impurities.
  • Ionization or softeners. For homes with hard water with heavy mineral content, a water softener or ionization system may be used. These replace minerals such as calcium or magnesium with ions.
  • Filtration systems. Water filtration systems can help remove organic contaminants from water, such as some metals, chlorine or chemicals. Most filtration systems are designed to work with water that has already been treated through either a city water system or home water treatment.

To decide what type of water treatment or filtration you need for your home, the first step is to have your water tested. Your local plumber can professionally test your water, and offer advice about what systems would be best to clean and protect the water in your home. Every home and region is different when it comes to water treatment needs, so having a professional opinion is advised to get the healthiest water for your family.

Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221

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How Safe Is Your Drinking Water?

October 12th, 2014 Posted in Water Filtration
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It’s easy to take clean, safe drinking water for granted. It’s easy to enjoy the convenience of having water ready to use, right from the tap, without giving it a second thought. Even households which use bottled water or a filtered water pitcher for drinking often still use tap water for cooking and watering their pets. However, there could be contaminants entering your water supply without your knowledge, bringing harmful substances into your home through your faucet. 

Testing For Water Pollutants

The only way to know for sure your water is free from contaminants or pollutants is to have it tested. Whether you are on a private well or use a city water system, it’s prudent to have your water tested at least once a year. Old pipes, agriculture chemicals and other pollutants in the ground can cause your water to become tainted, and unsafe for consumption. 

There are home water tests available if you want to test your water on your own. However, some of these tests many only detect a few common contaminants. Most plumbing companies offer more comprehensive water testing, which will scan the water for a variety of substances, including lead, e-coli, trihalomethanes (THMs), chemicals and many other harmful agents. Your plumber can also suggest water filtration options which can keep your water safe between your annual testings to ensure your family has clean, safe water all year round. 

Having safe water is essential to your family’s health. If you have not had your water tested, call your local plumber and schedule an appointment today. It is worth the investment to ensure that you and your family are not being exposed to harmful pollutants in the water you use every day.

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Improving Water Quality

September 28th, 2014 Posted in Water Filtration
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Generally the quality of the water found in municipal water systems and wells in the United States is excellent, however sometimes homeowners and business owners will experience a number of water quality issues.  These water quality issues can lead to staining of sinks and toilets, clogging of pipes and the pre-mature failure of plumbing fixtures, water heaters and boilers.  In addition, water quality issues result in water that is not pleasant to drink. 

The two most common water quality issues are “hard water” and water that smells bad.  Hard water is water that contains a high concentration of minerals, while water that smells bad is often the result of minerals reacting with naturally occurring bacteria found in the water.  Generally these two types of water quality issues do not have any adverse health effects. 

The treatment of hard water or smelly water is similar, with the water being chemically treated to remove the hardness or the odor.  In the case of hard water, the water passes thru a water softener first, which removes the minerals, while in the case of smelly water, the water flows thru an advanced filtration system, where minerals and bacteria are removed.  In both cases the water is treated at the point where it enters the building and before it flows to the water heater and the domestic cold water system.  Generally the only maintenance and service required is a periodic replenishment of the chemicals or filtration media used in the system.  

Once these systems are installed, the improvement in the quality of the water is immediate and dramatic!

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Filtered Water For A Cleaner, Healthier Home

July 10th, 2014 Posted in Water Filtration
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Pure water is not something you can take for granted. Even homes on municipal water supplies may have contaminants in the water. A professional home water filtration system is an excellent way to ensure that all the water you use in your home is free of both harmful elements as well as excess minerals which can affect water quality.  A whole house water filtration system can also help extend the life of your plumbing fixtures and appliances by reducing the amount of sediment, rust, and sand in water heaters, dishwashers, pipes, faucets and other fixtures.

Healthier Drinking Water

One of the most important reasons to invest in a filtration system is to have safe, tasty drinking water. Even if your water tests satisfactorily for safety, there can be a big difference in the flavor of filtrated water. Even your ice tastes better and looks clearer when you have filtered water.

Better For Cleaning

Filtered water makes a large difference in how clean everything looks in your home. Dishes can have fewer spots, clothes are softer and even your floors can look better after they are washed with filtered water. Excess minerals can cause build up which makes surfaces and items in your home look dirty. In addition, filtered water can even make fabrics last longer, with less abrasion to the fibers.

Great For Skin And Hair

Filtered water is wonderful for leaving skin and hair soft and clean. The elements that can leave dishes spotty can also add residue to your body and hair. Look and feel your best with water that is filtered before it leaves the shower head.

Not sure you need water filtration? Start by having your local plumbing company test your water to see determine the presence of excess elements. You can also do your own test. Freeze a tray of your faucet water and a separate tray of bottled or filtered water. In most cases, you will notice a big difference in clarity in the bottled water cubes, emphasizing the excess elements in your water supply.

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Testing Your Water For Safety

December 3rd, 2013 Posted in Water Filtration
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In most homes, the water coming from your tap is safe to drink. However, there is the possibility of contaminants entering your water system from old pipes, agricultural chemicals and even dangerous levels of toxins from chloride-enhanced city water. Having your water tested periodically can ensure that the water in your home is safe to drink, and can give you peace of mind.

Common Water Contaminants

Where you live and where your water supply comes from can all effect what types of contaminants can enter your water. Although water provided through local utilities is regularly tested, there are possible toxins that may enter the water from pipes or other sources on the way to your home. The best way to know for sure that your water is free of toxins is to have it tested yourself.

There are home water testing kits available, however many only test for specific items and may not catch toxins that are common in your area. Having a professional plumber test your water can identify contaminants that have been found in the water supply in your region. Some contaminants they may test for include:

–          Pesticides from local agriculture. 

–          Bacteria and nitrates

–          Lead

–          Trihalomethanes (THMs)

Your Sterling plumber can alert you of other elements that have been found in your area, for which your water should be tested. Another way to ensure your water is kept healthy is to consider buying a purifying system for your home’s water, which is permanently installed to keep water clean. Your plumber can suggest a water purifier that helps to eliminate contaminants, and keep your water safe between testings.

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Your Options in Water Treatment Systems

December 20th, 2012 Posted in Water Filtration
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When you need to treat the water before you can use it for drinking, bathing, and other purposes, you will need to choose a treatment system for your home.  There are several water filter and water treatment options to choose from.

With ultraviolet treatments, the water will pass through an ultraviolet light to kill any biological contaminants.  The problem with this type of system is that it will not work on dissolved chemicals to make the drinking water completely pure.

Ozone treatments use ozone, a gas, to kill contaminants.  They also reduce odors from iron, sulphur, and other dissolved chemicals.  The drawback is that it is an expensive method and it contains mild carcinogenic by-products.

With membrane treatments, a membrane is used to remove impurities from water.  An electric current can be used to move water through the membrane.  It will remove both biological and organic contaminants, but it an expensive choice for water treatment.

One of the most popular and effective treatments is reverse osmosis treatments.   It can be used to remove pesticides, microbes, chemical toxins, and organic contaminants.  Water is forced through a dense membrane that will not allow anything else to get through.  The benefit of this option is that it removes impurities with no changes to the taste or smell of the water.  However, it also removes any helpful minerals from the water.  The membrane may have to be replaced if it gets clogged with use.

If you are not sure which treatment option is best for you, you can talk to your local plumber for advice.  They will also help you with installation of the water treatment system that you purchase.

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Is Your Water Safe to Drink?

November 7th, 2012 Posted in Water Filtration
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While most tap water is safe to drink, there is no way to be sure unless it is tested. Many cities still have lead piping and many old houses have it as well. There are other contaminants that can find there way into your tap water and be harmful to your family. The best way to be sure is to have your water tested.

What Should Water Be Tested For?

Depending on where you live and what industry is near by, there is several possible contaminants that could possibly get into your water supply. A water test will only tell you if certain elements are in your water. For example:

  • Agriculture. If agriculture areas are near by, testing for pesticides would be important.
  • Private well. Testing for bacteria and nitrates is very important when you receive your water from a well.
  • Lead. Regardless of the age of your home, testing for lead is always important.

Trihalomethanes (THMs). If you are on city water that uses chloride, make sure they test for THMs or test for them yourself. These are chemicals that can cause miscarriages in pregnant women.

Although there are home water tests, these only test for certain substances. The best way to test your water is to call a professional plumber who can have your water tested for specific contaminants. Otherwise, the generic tests may not test for the particular elements in your area.   Since clean healthy water is essential to our every day lives, it is worth the time and money to find out exactly what is in the water you drink, cook and bathe with daily.

Your plumber can also help you select and install a whole house water filter that can remove most common contaminants and help ensure your water supply is clean and safe.

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Get Rid Of the Foul Smell and Bad Taste in Your Water For Good

October 25th, 2012 Posted in Water Filtration
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Nothing is worse than bringing a glass of water to your lips and smelling a bad odor coming from it. Water is supposed to be what we use to clean our bodies, inside and out, not contaminate it. When the water from your home has a bad smell or odor, it is time to consider getting a filtration system so you can have clean, healthy water again.

Many regions of the country have problems with contamination of their tap water from heavy metals, bacteria and other potentially harmful pollutants. Although the water may have been treated, it still can contain chemicals such as chlorine and other elements such as lead, mercury and copper. To make sure your water is safe to drink, cook with and wash in, getting a home water filtration system may be the answer.

Although there are many different types of water filtration systems, some are only for just the sink or refrigerator instead of the entire water supply in the home. To ensure all water is drinkable from all sources, a whole home water filter system is needed. Once again, there are many choices out there but the best way to ensure you get a certified system is to call a local reputable plumber to install the filtration system for you.

Having clean, healthy water is something that every home should have. If you have been buying bottled water and living with foul water odor, it is time to get a filtration system and feel good about the water in your home. In the long run, it will be a healthier and most likely less expensive choice for your family.

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