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We’ve got plenty more where that came from. If you’re the kind of person who likes to dig in and figure things out before making a decision, we get it. From quick tips to comprehensive guides, we have everything to help you understand our systems, your water, and what you can do to improve it.
There's nothing quite as disconcerting as turning on the hot water tap and seeing brown water flow out. If you've ever experienced this phenomenon while draining your hot water heater, you're not alone. The sight of rusty or discolored water can be alarming, but rest assured, there's a logical explanation behind it. In this blog post, we'll delve into the reasons behind brown water from your hot water heater, ways to address the issue, and how… Read more
Posted by NuvoH2O on Mar 19th 2026
Living with hard water can be difficult. It’s something that literally latches onto you and your clothing and goes with you wherever you go. After a while, you may even lose consciousness of the fact that you’re covered in a substance that makes you and everything it touches just a little bit dingier than they would be otherwise, except for when you pull out the dishes from the dishwasher and see the latest hard-water pattern on your plates or di… Read more
Posted by Tait Washburn on Mar 19th 2026
If you’re looking for hard water solutions or just learning more about your local water laws, you may be surprised to learn that some places have banned salt-based softeners! California law allows cities to ban them, Massachusetts and Texas have laws prohibiting the byproducts of salt systems from going untreated, and Scottsdale, Arizona has banned salt systems outright.
There are a scattering of other cities that have banned salt syst… Read more
Mar 19th 2026
If you're noticing that your drains are slow or water is back flowing into your sink, there could be a multitude of problems. In today's blog, NuvoH2O will talk about some of the issues that might be making your drains slower and how to potentially make things better. Keep reading to learn more about slow drains and how our water softener systems can help!
Hair and Other Heavier Items in Your Drains
One potential reason your drains migh… Read more
