The Water Softener Blog

Choosing between UF and RO? Here’s a clear, practical guide for whole-house and point-of-use applications. What is Ultrafiltration (UF)? • Benefits of UF • Best Applications (Whole-House & POU) • How UF Differs from RO • Which Should You Choose? What Is Ultrafiltration (UF)? Ultrafiltration is a membrane-based process that uses pores around ~0.01 microns . Under low pressure, water passes through a semipermeable membrane that retains suspended solids, bacteria, protozoa, and some viruses while allowing water and dissolved salts to pass. UF improves clarity and microbiological safety without altering mineral content. Key point: UF does not remove dissolved salts or most dissolved chemicals . It’s built for particulate and microbial control, not for high TDS or dissolved contaminants like nitrate or arsenic. Ultrafiltration: How it works and where to use it! Benefits of Ultrafiltration...

If you get your drinking water from a private well, you already know how good it feels to have your own water source. But here’s the thing — your well water doesn’t get checked, treated, or maintained by anyone but you . One of the biggest risks to your water is something you can’t even see: bacteria . Let’s talk about the types of bacteria that can show up in well water (including some you might not expect), how they get into your well (sometimes thanks to bugs, mice, and even lawn mowers!), what tests you should run, and how to get rid of bacteria — including why a whole-house UV system might be worth it. What Kind of Bacteria Are We Talking About? Even if your water looks and tastes perfectly fine, bacteria might still be lurking. Here are some of the most common types that show up in wells: Coliform bacteria — These are the standard “red flag” bacteria. They aren’t always harmful themselves, but they let you know something’s wrong — like contamination from sur...