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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

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

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

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

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

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?

Types of Well Pumps

Whether you're drilling a new well, upgrading an old well pump, or replacing a failed well pump you have a few options. Well pumps come in all shapes, sizes, and functions. The type of well you have and the unique requirements of your specific well make selecting the correct well pump challenging. With this in

When Should I Have a Well Yield Test Done?

A well yield test is a timed test used to determine how much water a well can deliver to a homeowner. In the state of Maryland, a residential well has to produce at least 1 gallon of water per minute to meet the state's well standards. So, as a home-buyer or homeowner, when should you

Why are there Puddles in my Yard?

It's not uncommon for homeowners to see puddles in their yards. The reason for a puddle in your yard can range from common puddling due to rain all the way to a leaking well line. It 's important to know how to diagnose why there is a puddle in your yard so you can quickly

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