Drinking Water Treatment Information

Guidance for perfecting your Yakima Valley drinking water | Independent Water Service, Inc.

What Is a Water Softener and How Does It Work?

By Karen - Principle at Independent Water Service, Inc - Yakima, WA | May 31, 2021

Water is water. It’s all the same, right?  Not exactly.  Water can be considered hard or soft. Hard water leaves a mineral residue behind, and it can be particularly noticeable after washing your clothes. Hard water can also leave stains on light-colored clothing. You don’t need to live with hard water, nor do you want … Read more

Why You Need to Install a Water Filtration System for Your Home

By Karen - Principle at Independent Water Service, Inc - Yakima, WA | May 31, 2021

You know you need to do something when your water is tasting bad and leaving stains in your sink. The best thing you can do in that situation is to call an expert to conduct water testing. But did you know this is a free service that some businesses offer? Read along to find out … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Reverse Osmosis

By Karen - Principle at Independent Water Service, Inc - Yakima, WA | May 31, 2021

We all need water to survive. But how do you know if the water in your home is safe? If you have well water, there may be contaminants in your water. How can you determine if your tap water has contaminants? The simple answer is to have your water tested. Testing isn’t costly, and is … Read more