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…
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…
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?…
Understanding Chlorine in Our Water: A Closer Look at Skin and Drinking Water Issues Chlorine has been added to municipal water supplies for over a century to eliminate pathogens and make water safer for consumption. While it has been effective in reducing waterborne diseases, there are growing concerns about its impact on health, particularly regarding…
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…
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…