Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? There are few mechanical systems as mystifying as a water softener. After all, isn’t ...

Q: We have our own well and the water is hard and salty. We have a water softener and an iron filter (brand name Iron Curtain). We have a reverse osmosis system to remove chemicals, salt in particular ...

Fed up with delays and broken promises, some Housatonic Water Works customers are taking clean water into their own hands — ...

Hard water is a problem for many homes using water. Calcium and magnesium, which are dissolved in the water, form scale in pots, hot water pipes and water heaters. These minerals also interfere with ...