R & G Water Blog
Did You Know Your Water Softener Requires Maintenance?
Many homeowners who purchased a home with a water softener system often are not sure what it does and how to maintain it. If you found yourself in this situation, then you've come to the right place. As Maryland water equipment servicing technicians, we help many customers and new homeowners understand the inner workings and maintenance needs of their water softener and water treatment appliances. Here is some information to give you a better idea on how to maintain your
A Home Grown Business in Carroll County Maryland
EXPERIENCE - EXPERTISE - INTEGRITY, these words define the principles upon which R&G Water Systems was created. After gaining over 32 years of experience working in the industry, Rick Roos and his wife Georgina took their philosophy, developed a business plan, and launched R&G Water Systems now headquartered in Hampstead. Owned and operated by Rick and his wife Georgina, the company provides installation and service of well pumps, well systems, and water treatment systems to residential and
How Often should I Test My Well Water
Over 15 Million U.S. Households rely on private, household wells for their drinking water. Privately owned wells are not regulated by the EPA and therefore it is solely the Homeowners responsibility to test their well water. But how often should you? It is recommended that homeowners test their well water at least once a year for both nitrates and bacteria. Having a water test done twice a year may be recommended depending on your risk of certain contaminants. Even if
Should You Worry About Your Well Water Quality?
There are both benefits and disadvantages of getting your water from a private well rather than the city's water supply. On one hand, you have full control over your water pressure and water use, and don't have to worry about a broken pipe down the street. On the other hand, you are responsible for maintaining the high quality of water in your well, because private water supply doesn't fall under the jurisdiction of the EPA. As Maryland well water quality
Troubleshooting “No Water” Emergencies
There are situations when access to water is crucial for survival. This is especially true when natural disasters hit large areas. However, “no water” emergencies should not be taken lightly even when everything else is fine and you just don’t have water in your office or home. “No water” emergencies can be caused by many different things. Sometimes problems which are seemingly simple and small like closed shut-off valve or blocked/clogged faucet can lead to this problem. In some cases,
Should I Worry About Lead in Water?
In light of the recent lead scare in Flint, MI, people all over the country became concerned about the quality of their drinking water. If an oversight of this magnitude happened to a municipal water supply, what could be lurking in your well water that is not monitored by the EPA or any local agencies? At R & G Water Systems, we've been getting numerous calls from Maryland residents looking for water testing services. In most cases, homeowners with private