Oregon DEQ report examines toxic chemicals in state waters

The study is the first statewide assessment of toxics in water across Oregon. It is the result of more than five years of data that DEQ collected from 177 monitoring sites throughout the state from 2008 to 2013. DEQ visited most sites three times and analyzed water samples for more than 500 different chemicals.

Residential Water Softener Installation and Startup Procedures

Excessively low or high water pressure are two of the most frequent reasons for poor performance and equipment failure. Water softeners perform the very best when exposed to static pressure in the range of 50 – 75 psi.