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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.

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

Posted by Tait Washburn on Mar 19th 2026

Here at NuvoH2O we love to hear from our customers! While our Customer Service Department is always happy to help with customer problems, it’s always gratifying to hear about customers who love their NuvoH2O Water Softener System and have had a great experience. Not to toot our own horn, but Toot Toot! Here are some of our favorite customer reviews that we’ve received.A Satisfied Home System Owner This homeowner in Texas not only loves th… Read more

Posted by Tait Washburn on Mar 19th 2026

Whether it’s a patch of tomatoes, a potted plant in the living room, or a window box of flowers, you can put a lot of work and get a lot of joy out of tending to a little bit of nature all your own. But anyone with hard water issues ought to carefully consider how softening that hard water might affect your plants. The most common water softener systems use salt pellets and a process called ion exchange to soften water, but this process can ha… Read more

Posted by Tait Washburn on Mar 19th 2026

As spring continues and we get closer and closer to summer, home owners are likely worried about their water bill increasing and those who live with seasonal droughts may be worried about water restrictions. Doubly so for anyone with a well-tended garden. With such a seasonal problem it’s worth putting in the effort to find a serious solution. A common solution is rainwater harvesting. Usually this is done by collecting rainwater from your g… Read more