Contaminants can get in drinking water from all different kinds of sources. Many of which are from industrial processes, metal corrosion, and chemicals, such as preservatives and disinfectants. Most contaminants can be removed from drinking water through reverse osmosis. This is a process of passing water under pressure through a semi-permeable membrane to remove the…
Hard water is more of a nuisance than anything else. The levels of soluble minerals calcium and magnesium determine whether water is “soft” or “hard”. At the right levels, these minerals can give water a taste that many people actually enjoy. They do not cause any adverse health effects and are actually essential daily nutrients.…
A CBS News report shared that consumption of bottled water outranked consumption of soda in 2016, according to statistics released by Beverage Marketing. Consumption of bottled water jumped from an average of 36.5 gallons per person in 2015 to 39.3 gallons in 2016, surpassing the average person’s soda consumption by 0.8 gallons last year. With…
Despite our passion for clean drinking water, we admit that the taste of water – no matter how pure – day in and day out can become boring, causing folks to reach for substitutes with flavor. More often than not, these substitutes consist of high levels of sugar and other additives. Instead of reaching for…
The end of summer is fast approaching. What are you going to do with all of your seasonal fruits and vegetables? Why quick pickling? The quickest and simplest way to preserve almost all your produce is to quick pickle them. Quick pickling is super simple. All you need is boiling water, vinegar, salt (and/or sugar)…
What’s green and smelly that you definitely don’t want to drink right before Halloween? Lake Erie, and it’s not a joke. The lake is covered in blue-green algae or cyanobacteria and it is starting to pose a health threat close to our area. You can see it best via satellite images taken on September 26,…
One of the many unique features of Kinetico water softener systems is that they are powered by kinetic energy, which is effective in reducing energy cost. However, like other water softeners, Kinetico water softeners still utilize brine tanks and salt. Therefore, it is crucial to make sure you properly clean and maintain your water softener…
Hurricanes and heavy rains can create destruction and danger on many levels including long-term power outages, destroyed homes, dangerous flooding, risk of diseases and unhealthy drinking water. Once a hurricane makes landfall, or significant rainstorms causes flooding, both public water supplies and well water are at risk of contamination and can lead to illness. Most…
Bacteria and viruses are such small organisms that some cannot be seen under a conventional microscope. They have no taste or smell and cannot be seen by the human eye. Bacteria and viruses usually enter the environment through leaking septic tanks and water runoff from feedlots, among other means. These organisms generally enter water supplies…
While fracking supplies us with a much needed resource, many studies show that fracking sites may be causing pollution to nearby drinking water sources. Research performed by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) found chemicals like benzene in the groundwater near a fracking site in Wyoming. Whether or not it was due to natural sources or…
Letter from Puronics…
Dear Valued Puronics Customer,
Due to unforeseen circumstances and economic pressures, we will be closing our Puronics Akron location effective May 31, 2022.
To provide for our service commitments to our customers, we are happy to let you know a company called Clearwater Systems will be taking over our business in the greater Akron area.
Clearwater Systems is a leading provider of specialized whole-house and point of use water treatment equipment. Clearwater Systems provides trained professionals to help customers solve their water quality problems. Solutions may range from servicing old equipment, renting products, providing water treatment supplies or even a new system. Our certified water specialists help educate our customers regarding their water, so they can make the best decisions about how to treat their water.
Clearwater Systems was established in 1946, the founding family of Clearwater Systems committed to serving Northeast Ohio and the current Clearwater Systems family serves with the same commitment to great quality and service, providing customers with the highest quality products to get them the best water. The company is currently owned and operated by Jerome P. Kovach, Jr., a water treatment expert, who has over thirty years of experience in the water treatment industry. Clearwater Systems gives their customers the ‘Blue Carpet’ experience, by providing excellent customer service, certified water specialists, and professional service and installation. All of this ensures an overall exceptional experience for the customer.
While we will miss serving you, we know you will be in good hands with Clearwater Systems. The contact information for their office is:
Clearwater Systems
1411 Vernon Odom Blvd.
Akron, OH 44320
888-928-371