Soft Water Service & Water Treatment Blog
Welcome to Palm Springs Water Systems, your source for top quality commercial and residential water treatment and soft water service in the Coachella Valley. Whether you’re looking for a home water softener, soft water service, drinking water system, or any other water treatment system, we’re here to help. In our blog, you’ll find useful information about soft water and drinking water solutions that can make a difference for your home or business. Plus, we’ll provide tips for getting the best water quality that you can enjoy day in and day out. Keep reading to learn more!
What You Need to Know About Lead Poisoning
Is there lead in your tap water? Lead can be found all around us, from the air we breathe to the soil on which we live. In some cases, lead can even be traced to the water we drink. But how does lead get into our drinking water? Lead is able to enter the drinking...
Arsenic Contamination Found in CA Drinking Water
It’s a seemingly simple question, but the answer can get complicated. Is California tap water safe to drink? High levels of arsenic have been found in California’s drinking water supply as recently as July, while parts of the state have been receiving arsenic-tainted...
Celebrate Water Quality Month and Clean Water
August is National Water Quality Month. What does that mean for Americans? National Water Quality Month was created to educate the public on the importance of clean water to our way of life. Not only do we need access to clean water, but our ecosystems need protection...
The Best Eco-Friendly Water Softeners For Your Home
As people begin to care more about their impact on the environment but still want the benefits of soft water, eco-friendly water softeners are becoming more popular. But is a water softener even necessary? If it is, how do you go about finding the water softener that...
Palm Springs Is a Top Water User In California
We all like to win something, especially if there’s a reward, money, or extra recognition attached. But, how about winning ‘top water user’ in California while the area is in the midst of a megadrought? That’s not exactly something to be proud of but it’s a reality...
Earth Day 2022 Emphasizes Importance of the Future
We have one planet, one future and one chance to make it a safe, healthy place for our children and their children. For Earth Day 2022, the theme is 'Invest in Our Planet'. While we know we cannot literally invest all on our own, there are many ways each of us can do...
What Causes Cloudy Tap Water?
Our customers and potential customers often have questions about their drinking water quality. Sometimes they see, taste or smell something different. Other times, there is nothing noticeable but they want to make sure their water is pure and safe to consume. If you...
How Hard Water Damages Plumbing
Since over 85% of American homes are located in areas with hard water, there’s a good chance that you’ve been dealing with, or have already overcome, some hard water woes. What exactly is hard water? Simply put, it’s water that contains high levels of...
Hydration and Your Heart Health
February is American Heart Month. There is a lot you can do to prevent heart disease. Physical activity, eating a low sodium diet, managing stress, and making sure you get enough sleep are a few. Another prevention tip we think is high on the list is staying...
9 Easy Tips to Conserve Water
This past summer, we were all asked to conserve water as drought conditions worsened in California. But, did you know that Palm Springs is one of the top water users in the state? It’s not surprising since we have a very hot and dry climate. It just takes more water...
How to Remove Calcium Buildup From Your Drains
Have you noticed limescale or calcium buildup around your pipes and drains? The use of hard water leads to this buildup of calcium and minerals. Limescale is not only hard to remove, but over time, can also damage some metals, clog pipes, and reduce the efficiency of...
Can Hard Water Harm Your Home?
Do you have hard water? It’s more than likely, since over 85% of homes in the US do. And, if you start looking for the signs, they are hard to miss! The long-term impact that hard water can have on your home can be extremely costly. Hard water is the term used for...