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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?…

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?…

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

TheĀ 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.

Why You Should Consider Upgrading to a Tankless Water Heater

Why You Should Consider Upgrading to a Tankless Water Heater

Save Money, Save Space, & Get Hot Water On Demand Is it time for a new water heater? If your unit is more than 10 years old, leaky, noisy, or not producing consistently hot water that meets your family’s needs, you might be due for a replacement. Before you drop money on the newest version…

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 seemsā€¦ 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:…