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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

The vast majority of American homes suffer with hard water, about 85% of us. We’ve talked about what hard water is on this blog before, and you’ve probably heard that you need a water softener, but why? The simple answer is that it will save you money in the long run to install a water softener because hard water symptoms can cost you in some less than obvious ways. Hard water will reduce the lifespan and efficiency of your water-based applia… Read more
Most homeowners in the United States are concerned about hard water. Approximately 85% of them are affected by this type of water and the conditions that accompany it. However, softeners didn’t work well with old and decaying galvanized pipes. NuvoH2O’s water softeners are designed to soften your water through a unique citrus-based filtration system. What Are Galvanized Pipes? Steel pipes that have been zinc-coated are known as galva… 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
There is nothing worse than running your sink and gross, rusty-colored water coming out. This occurrence can be an alarming concern due to the numerous factors that can cause water to change in color, including your home's piping, the city's water location, sediments or minerals, and more. We at NuvoH2O are here to inform you more about why your home's water may be affected, and why our water softener products may be of help! Contact us today for… Read more