What Happens to Well Water After a Storm? When heavy rain or flooding hits, the ground around your well becomes saturated. As stormwater flows across fields, lawns, and driveways, it picks up everything in its path — including bacteria, pesticides, nitrates, and animal waste. If your well isn’t properly sealed or protected, these contaminants can
6 Common Summer Water Softener Problems to Watch For When temperatures rise during the summer in Western NY, so does water usage. From extra laundry to outdoor watering, summer can put your water softener to the test. If your system isn’t running at peak performance, you might notice changes in water quality that can impact
We Look At The Causes & What You Can Do About It We've all experienced that moment of walking into our home and catching a whiff of something unpleasant. When that smell resembles sewage, it's not just embarrassing—it can signal serious problems that need immediate attention. As water quality specialists, we encounter this issue frequently
At Watercure USA, we've been helping Buffalo homeowners maintain clean, safe well water for over two decades. One question we frequently hear is, "How often should I test my well water?" Our answer is always the same: at minimum, test your well water every spring. This annual checkup is vital for protecting your family's health
We've all been there—pulling clothes from the washing machine only to find them feeling stiff, rough to the touch, or looking dull instead of fresh and vibrant. If this sounds familiar, your home might be dealing with hard water issues. Hard water contains elevated concentrations of minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium, which gradually accumulate in
How To Choose The Right Softener For You When it comes to ensuring the quality of water in your Western New York home, investing in a water softener is a wise decision. Hard water, a common issue in the region, can lead to various problems, affecting your appliances, plumbing, and even your skin and
Drew Orton, CEO of Watercure USA recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by Therese Furton-Barnes on The Green Living Gurus, LLC Youtube channel. You can watch the video of the interview here and below you can read the conversation they shared regarding water filtration and reverse osmosis. Tee: Welcome to The Green Living Gurus, I
What Causes Orange Stains in Your Toilet? Tired of scrubbing stubborn orange stains from your toilet bowl? You’re not alone. Many homeowners in Western New York—especially those using well water—deal with high iron levels that cause unsightly discoloration and slimy buildup in toilets and sinks. These stains aren’t just cosmetic; they’re a sign that your
If you find yourself rinsing your hair over and over in the shower, but find that you still have shampoo and conditioner residue on your scalp, hard water is likely to blame. Hard water is water that consists of hard minerals, typically magnesium and calcium, using grains per gallon (GPG). Watercure USA is going to
Are you wondering if your dry, itchy skin is a result of Western New York’s winter weather? It’s likely a combination of the bitter temperatures outside and the hard water inside of your home. If you’re not familiar with hard water, it is water that consists of hard minerals, typically magnesium and calcium, using grains
