Hard water is called “Hard”, for a number of reasons…some say it’s because it is full of hard rock-like inorganic mineral compounds like calcium carbonate. Others call it hard because it’s hard on the wallet, plumbing, faucets, laundry, and appliances. I like to teach my team that it is hard to lather. Soft water is called soft because “soft” is the opposite of “hard” and it sounds better than “easy”.
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Protect your Wellhead
Owning your own well makes you the proprietor of your own water utility. You are responsible for the quality of your own water supply, and also for protecting it’s source. Without vigilant wellhead protection, aquifers can become contaminated, and entire communities and geographic areas will suffer.
Cyanotoxins and Microcystin
The Water Quality Association has released an official statement on cyanotoxins such as microcystin, which was recently detected in the public water supply serving Toledo, Ohio.
Help Wanted?
People like you, they love your personal touch and the fact that you really care about their water, but that personal touch is keeping you away from those you love. You’re working more for your business than it is working for you. It’s definitely time to make a change. The thought of hiring help is intimidating to many entrepreneurs, since you’re allowing someone else insider access to your business and you must entrust them to interact with your clients. This should not be a scary subject, especially when approached pragmatically.
US Labor Laws and Guides 2014 – USDOL
Employment Law Guide: Laws, Regulations, and Technical Assistance Services Prepared by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy – US Department of Labor (more…)
NOAA Chemical Reactivity Worksheet
Reactivity is the tendency of substances to undergo chemical change, which can result in hazards—such as explosions or the generation of toxic gas. The Chemical Reactivity Worksheet (CRW) is a software program you can use to view the reactivity hazards of individual chemicals and to predict the hazards that could occur if chemical substances were to mix together.