Clean, safe drinking water is essential for good health, but how can you be sure your tap water is actually safe to drink? While most municipal water systems like Yakima, Ellensburg, etc. meet safety standards, it’s worth knowing how to assess your water quality and when to take additional precautions. Start with Your Senses Your … Read more
Switching from bottled water consumption to a water purification system is the responsible (and healthy) choice. It’s one of the reasons we continue to operate Independent Water Service in Yakima. It’s too easy to let convenience push sustainability aside. Here’s why we believe the water treatment systems for Central Washington are so important. Environmental Impact … Read more
Did you know that 30% of the water used in U.S. households is used outdoors? In drier parts of the country, that number is even higher. Tasks such as filling your pool, washing your car, or watering your lawn, can cause a spike in your water bill during the summer months. Learning to conserve water … Read more
Has this happened to you? You’re sitting at the kitchen table paying your monthly bills and you discover one of your bills is way more expensive than you are used to. Now you must become your own brand of utilities-private-detective to figure out why and how to make sure it doesn’t happen again. A water … Read more
Good water pressure was once a luxury, but has become a necessity. After a long day of work, nothing feels quite like taking a hot shower or bath to relax. Having low water pressure is something we don’t really think of until something happens and we are left with a sad little drip on our … Read more
Water is an important part of our everyday lives. From when we wake up to when we go to bed, water is featured in many of the activities we take part in, and is essential for our existence in several ways. Unfortunately, water does not start out clean and ready to consume in most areas … Read more