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Treating Iron Bacteria with Chlorine Injection
Alberta Water Systems has two recommendations for the treatment of iron bacteria. The first is to shock chlorinate the well. Doing this...

Alberta Water Systems
May 8, 20231 min read
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Iron Bacteria in Well Water
What Is Iron Bacteria? Iron bacteria are tiny organisms that consume iron to survive. They produce deposits of red or brown slime called...

Alberta Water Systems
May 1, 20232 min read
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Reverse Osmosis Maintenance
A reverse osmosis is a healthy addition to your home that gives great tasting water. Better yet, the system requires little maintenance....

Alberta Water Systems
Jun 6, 20221 min read
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How Does a Reverse Osmosis Work?
A Reverse Osmosis (RO) system ensures that drinking water is clear of contaminates. Filtering out impurities in drinking and cooking...

Alberta Water Systems
May 23, 20221 min read
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Spring Check-In
Spring is a fantastic time to perform necessary maintenance to your water system. Likely, spring cleaning and yard maintenance is on the...

Alberta Water Systems
May 9, 20221 min read
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What is Air Injection?
An Air Injection system uses an air micronizer which is a venturi mechanism that is installed between the pump and retention tank to...

Alberta Water Systems
Apr 25, 20221 min read
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What is an Iron Filter?
Iron is a mineral in the earth that can get into ground water. Iron can build up inside pipes and, over time, create blockages which...

Alberta Water Systems
Apr 11, 20221 min read
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Curious about Chlorine Injection?
If your water contains bacteria, it will have to be treated prior to use for drinking, cooking, or cleaning. Common types of bacteria...

Alberta Water Systems
Mar 28, 20221 min read
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Water Softener FAQs
Image: Hard water deposits on faucet What does "hard water" mean? It means that there is a higher amount of minerals in the water....

Alberta Water Systems
Mar 14, 20222 min read
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Water Softener Maintenance Tips
So you have a wonderful new water softener...now what? Well, generally, it will quietly run in the background of your home, making your...

Alberta Water Systems
Mar 3, 20222 min read
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How Does a Water Softener Work?
How a softener works: Hard water enters your home and into the water softener. The sodium on the resin beads are exchanged for the hard...

Alberta Water Systems
Nov 16, 20211 min read
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Hard Water vs. Soft Water?
If you've noticed spots on your dishes or residue on your clothing, you may have hard water in your home. Hard water is an excess of...

Alberta Water Systems
Nov 16, 20211 min read
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