Smelly water is never a good sign, especially when it’s coming from your faucet and entering your home. While there are several reasons for water odor, the most common is iron bacteria. This bacterium may also cause an accompanying undesirable flavor to the water. At Blue Heron, we specialize in helping families across with issues …
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A wellhead is the top part of your well. It’s the most visible and something of a “tip of the iceberg” situation in terms of size and appearance. The wellhead is constructed of industrial-strength PVC and has a cap to keep the pipe clear of debris. Your wellhead should be annually inspected for cracks, damage, …
A wellhead is the top part of your well. It’s the most visible and something of a “tip of the iceberg” situation in terms of size and appearance. The wellhead is constructed of industrial-strength PVC and has a cap to keep the pipe clear of debris. Your well head should be annually inspected for cracks, …
Wells are essential in rural towns and neighborhoods outside of city water lines. They’re also important in agricultural operations for livestock and irrigation. Wells used in residential areas provide water for bathing, drinking, and more. When you picture a well, you might think of wishing wells with a bucket and handle to draw up water. …
At Blue Heron, we often receive customer calls for well upgrades. When we do, we recommend constant pressure well pumps. The standard model wells many customers have work just fine, but if you’re in the market for a new well, constant pressure well pumps have a lot of benefits for homeowners. One thing we appreciate …
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Water in Bucks County, PA and surrounding areas is known to run clear and safe for drinking. Occasionally, you might notice household water holding a cloudy tinge. If this murkiness appears after a rainstorm, there are several potential causes. At Blue Heron Water, we serve the local community in a variety of water management needs. …
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Drinking unfiltered water can expose you to a range of different unwanted bacteria and pathogens. Point of entry and point of use filters are only partially effective in removing the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl or PFAs, in drinking water. As industry experts in water filtration and installation in Bucks County, PA and surrounding areas, we sought …
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As shocking as it may sound, it is not uncommon to find arsenic in water. Arsenic is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, making it impossible to detect with the naked eye. Certain levels of arsenic are permissible in public and private water sources. But what should you do if the arsenic level in your water exceeds …
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If your property depends on well water, you might find your water appears orange, smells bad or tastes metallic. This could be a sign you have iron in your water. Here we explain the hard truths of iron in well water and the possible damage it can cause to your home. Why is Iron in …
If you’re among those North Americans concerned with water quality, you’re not alone. Drinking water quality has been a growing concern and the major question we receive at Blue Heron is, which method of water filtration is better in Bucks County, PA and Surrounding Areas? The two main types of filtrations are reverse osmosis and …
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