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Celebrating 40 Years of Water Doctors

Learn About Our History as We Commemorate Our 40th Anniversary For 40 years, Water Doctors has been honoring our commitment to safer, cleaner water for homeowners and businesses in Southeast Wisconsin. From our first sale to our latest, we’ve had a rich and winding history to get where we are today! Our business is built…

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PFAS in Water

Stay Proactive Against PFAS

What are PFAS, PFOA and PFOS? The “forever chemicals” Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoralkyl substances, or PFAS, are a group of long-lasting, man-made chemicals that have been used in many consumer products and some manufacturing processes. Of the thousands of chemicals that make up PFAS, PFOS and PFOA are two of the most commonly used in the…

Reverse Osmosis v. Carbon Filtration

One of the more common questions we receive is about the options for drinking water filtration. Two of the leading technologies for drinking water filtration are carbon-based filters and reverse osmosis filtration. They are decidedly different technologies with very different levels of drinking water quality. What is Removed:  Reverse Osmosis v. Carbon Filtration Water May Contain:…

Owning a House on Municipal Water: Myths vs. Reality

Owning a House on Municipal Water: Myths vs. Reality

Debunking Common Perceptions About Living on City Water We recently explored the truth behind private well myths that homeowners might believe. Now, let’s explore the other side: living on a municipal water source. Is city water safer, better, or cheaper than owning a well? What treatment does the water need once it reaches your home?…

PFAS in Water

Stay Proactive Against PFAS

What are PFAS, PFOA and PFOS? The “forever chemicals” Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoralkyl substances, or PFAS, are a group of long-lasting, man-made chemicals that have been used in many consumer products and some manufacturing processes. Of the thousands of chemicals that make up PFAS, PFOS and PFOA are two of the most commonly used in the…

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5 Water System Timesavers for Facility Managers – Water Treatment & Maintenance Solutions

Water Treatment, Monitoring, and Maintenance Solutions Facility managers only have so many hours in the day. From unexpected equipment breakdowns to proactively planning for facility expansions and renovations, we know that maintaining your water treatment systems isn’t always on the front of your mind. Fortunately, in today’s world of technology and customer service, it doesn’t…

Owning a House on Municipal Water: Myths vs. Reality

Owning a House on Municipal Water: Myths vs. Reality

Debunking Common Perceptions About Living on City Water We recently explored the truth behind private well myths that homeowners might believe. Now, let’s explore the other side: living on a municipal water source. Is city water safer, better, or cheaper than owning a well? What treatment does the water need once it reaches your home?…

Water Doctors & Step Beyond Green to Healthy

Water Doctors & Step Beyond Green to Healthy

Partners in Supporting Healthy Homes A clean, contaminant-free home, including pure water, is vital to your family’s wellbeing. At Water Doctors, improving your water quality is just the beginning. We strive to support your health throughout our entire approach to water treatment. Water Doctors is a proud member of Step Beyond Green to Healthy, joining…

Owning a House on Well Water: Myths vs. Reality

Owning a House on Well Water: Myths vs. Reality

What New Homeowners Should Know About Owning a Private Well For lifelong city dwellers looking to relocate to remote suburbs or rural areas, there may be some unknowns that spark fear or discomfort. If you’re accustomed to a municipal water supply, one of these unknowns is living off of well water. What’s involved in owning…

5 Business Impacts of Upgrading Your Commercial Water System

5 Business Impacts of Upgrading Your Commercial Water System

Upgrade Your Equipment To Protect & Grow Your Bottom Line Managers are turning an eye toward upcoming years and making big plans to improve operations and increase profits. If you’re in charge of budgeting, you may be looking for ways to invest your remaining allocation for the year to set you up for future success….

Why You Should Customize Your K5 Filters

Why You Should Customize Your K5 Filters

The Kinetico K5 Drinking Water Station can be customized for your unique needs and water characteristics. Here’s why you should choose a custom filter configuration.

How Spring Brings Well Water Issues

Spring and Fall Well Water Issues

Every year during spring and fall, we get a surge of questions about water quality from homeowners that use well water. As the seasons change, well water users notice that their water supply just seems… off. They don’t know why or how, but their water doesn’t taste or smell the same as it did just…

10 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Water Filtration System

10 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Water Filtration System

Sometimes people reach out to get our opinion about a filtration system that they’ve got their eye on. Maybe an acquaintance mentioned it, or maybe they found a great deal online, and now they’re thinking about purchasing it. But before you pull the trigger and buy a reverse osmosis (RO) system that you don’t know…

Reverse Osmosis v. Carbon Filtration

One of the more common questions we receive is about the options for drinking water filtration. Two of the leading technologies for drinking water filtration are carbon-based filters and reverse osmosis filtration. They are decidedly different technologies with very different levels of drinking water quality. What is Removed:  Reverse Osmosis v. Carbon Filtration Water May Contain:…

Rotten Egg Smell

Rotten Egg Smell In Water

Water smelling like rotten eggs is one of the most distasteful properties of water. There are few things more embarrassing than having guests comment on your water. The most important step in removing smells from well water is making sure that the smell is actually coming from the well. One of the first steps that we take in…

Cloudy Water

Why Is My Tap Water Cloudy?

Cloudy tap water has a few causes. Two common sources of cloudy water are relatively non-harmful. A common, non-harmful source of cloudy water is air. This introduction of air will typically occur from the pumping of water so this can be from either a well or a municipal source. Don’t be surprised to see this…