What Size Water Softener Do I Need?
As a homeowner, you may have noticed chalky deposits on your dishes, soap not lathering properly, or experiencing dry skin after showers—these are common signs of hard water. You may even already know that you have hard water and are just wondering, "What size water...
How to Make Alkaline Water
A Guide to Alkaline Water: Benefits, DIY Methods, and the Best Way to Get It In recent years, alkaline water has surged in popularity, with claims ranging from improved hydration to enhanced detoxification. But what exactly is alkaline water, why are so many people...
What is TDS in Water
At we understand our community’s desire to understand more about water quality. In the water treatment industry, terms like total dissolved solids can be mentioned by water technicians, but they aren't always explained thoroughly. It may have left you...
Decoding PFAS, PFOS, and PFOA: What You Need to Know
In recent years, concerns about water contamination have increasingly centered around a group of chemicals known as PFAS, PFOS, and PFOA. These substances, collectively called per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are often called "forever chemicals" because...
The Best Water to Drink in Michigan
Choosing the Best Type of Water to Drink At Tri-County Water, we know that water is an essential part of the lives of those in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas and that the quality of water we consume plays a crucial role in our health and well-being and...
How to Tell if You Have Hard Water
Many local residents have wondered why their dishes are left with a chalky residue after washing or why their soaps and shampoos don’t lather like they should. The culprit could be the water flowing through your taps. Known as hard water, this common household...
Choosing the Right Water Filter: Under Sink Water Filters vs. Water Pitcher Filter
We all know that water quality is becoming a growing concern. At we understand that identifying common contaminants in our tap water and taking action to filter them out is a vital step in protecting the health of our families.We've been serving the...
The Long-Term Benefits of Soft Water
In this article, we'll be discussing the long-term benefits of a water softener on your home, including its effects on your appliances, plumbing, and fixtures, as well as its positive impact on your utility bills and monthly budget. By this point in your journey, you...
WHAT IS ALKALINE WATER & WHY SHOULD IT MATTER TO MID-MICHIGAN & WEST MICHIGAN RESIDENTS?
Do you remember learning about the pH scale in school? If you do, this may bring you to an "Aha!" moment in a few short minutes. You may be thinking, “What does pH have to do with alkaline water?” or “ What is alkaline water anyway?” Let's dive right in.The first...
PFAS: Emerging Contaminants in Michigan Drinking Water
The WQA (Water Quality Association) describes PFAS as emerging contaminants of great concern in Mid-Michigan and West-Michigan drinking water. In this article, we will break down four areas to help you understand PFAS contaminants. What is the definition of PFAS?...