It’s amazing what happens when scientists and researchers get their hands on some new things regarding our most valuable environmental resource, water. “Water has been researched in infinite ways, but new water-related research still has the power to surprise us.” In this study, released in February from the Water Quality Read more…
If you have a water softener in your home, you know how important it is to keep it properly functioning for maximum benefits. Water softeners are fairly self-regulated, regenerating themselves to keep clean and operating efficiently. This process is managed by the control valve of the water softener and is Read more…
Every home can benefit from a water softener, but they don’t always last forever. Not only does a water softener extend the life of your appliances, but it also makes your skin and hair softer, among other benefits. Luckily, you won’t have to keep guessing if you need a new Read more…
Many people in San Antonio and the rest of South Texas are not aware of the benefits that soft water can provide. Soft water is something that can extend the life of all the expensive things about your home. From plumbing, washing dishes, taking a shower or just making a Read more…
According to Steve Clouse, the senior VP and CEO of SAWS, just about every San Antonio home is now being serviced with some percent of Vista Ridge Water. If you have never heard of the Vista Ridge pipeline, it is a $923 Million Dollar project that aims to supply about Read more…
Thankfully, it feels like we are well on our way to cooler temperatures in South Texas. Fall is the season that we all anticipate here in South Texas, even more than Spring or Summer. After months of the extreme heat and humidity of the summer, it is time to get Read more…
Water is an essential part of life…obviously. In most cases the water coming into your home already is treated. However, if you pull your water from a well, it is not treated at all. No matter where you get your water, municipal service or a well, there are signs that Read more…
After the recent summer rains here in South Texas, the rainfall can be great for your flowerbeds and vegetable garden. It saves you time and money on watering. Did you know that rainwater is sometimes acidic? Water inside your well is affected by other environmental factors, including the rainwater that Read more…
The Alamo Water Softeners Family of ProductsWhen we talk to you, our neighbors, we get asked so many questions about water, water softeners and different systems. So we wanted to put something together to try to help you understand two of our products that we find ourselves recommending most of Read more…
The greater San Antonio area is now under Stage 1 water restrictions. Often times we forget how much water we actually use and everything that we use it for. Cooking, cleaning, washing our clothes, keeping our pools filled during this extreme heat of a South Texas summer. Water plays a Read more…