Is there a big difference in softening systems available in the marketplace?
Yes. And the water treatment industry certainly has its share of scams and uninformed sales people marketing uncertified equipment. The new Good Water Company strives to base our efforts on integrity, scientific principles, and service after the sale. The ultimate compliment is when we run a laboratory test of a client's water and then advise the client that no treatment is required.

What differentiates a Hague WaterMax^® from the competition?
Hague WaterMax^® conditioning systems are made in the U.S., carry multiple patents and are among the most efficient on the market with respect to delivering the highest quality water with minimal brine discharge. Hague systems are easily customized to adapt to a wide variety of water chemistry parameters. The Hague WaterMax^® carries one of the best warranties in the industry. Hague WaterMax^® systems are certified as both a treatment system (not just one or more components) and for specific contaminant removal, by the National Sanitation Foundation International under NSF Standard 44.

Is it safe to drink conditioned water?
Yes. And almost all clients find the taste of conditioned water preferable to untreated water. Adding a drinking water system takes taste and purity to the next level.

Are Good Water Company systems customizable or essentially "one size fits all"?
We are an independent dealer for several lines of equipment. Our system recommendations (if any) are based on the chemistry of the client's water, the client's objectives and the client's budget. Water chemistry is our primary concern. Depending on your water, your system may be as simple as a single unit or may include several stages of pre-treatment. Beware of companies offering a "one size fits all" approach or who base your well system design upon on-site water testing.

Is it really possible to bathe in bottled water?
Yes... if you fill your bathtub with reverse osmosis water or if you have a whole-house Reverse Osmosis (RO) system. In no way is "filtered" water quality comparable to RO water. Although the FDA identifies eight different types of "bottled" water, most bottled water (including water purchased in bulk at a grocery store or delivered in 5-gallon containers) is processed using reverse osmosis. Clients who bathe in RO water are not doing so by choice, but because their water contaminants dictate that whole-house RO is the only viable treatment alternative.

How do I obtain the highest quality drinking water in my home?
The simplest solution is a POU (point-of-use) under-counter drinking water system. It comes with a dedicated spigot and requires little maintenance. This system may also be connected to your refrigerator icemaker and refrigerator water dispenser (if present).

Is it true that the reverse osmosis process is wasteful?
Reverse osmosis system are potentially very wasteful, especially the models which use electricity. The non-electric Hague 3,500^™ is powered by a permeate pump and operates on water pressure only. It is the most efficient technology available and it is the only RO system on the market which is capable of serving a Sub-Zero refrigerator icemaker.

Is the Hague 3,500^™ drinking water system NSF-certified?
Absolutely. It is certified both as a unit and for its contaminant reduction. Non-certified RO systems commonly have as few as one NSF-certified component and use "meets or complies with" statements to mislead the customer that the system is NSF-certified. Non-certified RO systems commonly provide a generic list of contaminant reduction claims. Especially for your drinking water, insist on NSF certification!

Does the RO process remove minerals from the water?
Yes, but Good Water Company RO installations include a post-RO remineralization filter which raises the pH of the water (and reduces corrosion) and improves the taste of the water. Maintaining a healthful diet is the preferred way to obtain dietary minerals and vitamins as drinking water makes only a minor contribution.

Why shouldn't I purchase a water purification system on the internet?
For starters, you probably will not find truly NSF-certified equipment on the internet. If the product description mentions "NSF", it usually means that one or more components conform to some NSF standard (and there are many); but the unit itself, and its contaminant reduction claims, are not third-party certified. Who will install and maintain this system for you? Where will you get any parts which might be required? Who will stand by the warranty? Who will provide 24-hour service?