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Whether you have city water or well water, understanding problem water can help protect your family and your home. Water affects most rooms in your home, your appliances and even you. Understanding the most common water problems will help you recognize the impacts of water quality and how water treatment can improve your life.
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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?…

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Introduction to Municipal Water

While the concept of municipal water dates back thousands of years, there was not a single, central law on the books in the United States until 1974.  This law is known as the Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA) and is administered by the EPA. Of note, this solely covers drinking water.  There is not one…