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I have heard many people say, ” I filter my water in my fridge so I am safe!”  People that believe this should be cautious.  Standard fridge filters are unable to remove nitrates which have become a major concern in Des Moines, IA.  Crystal Clear can help in either residential or office applications.  We can install... Read more »

Have you noticed the influx of babies being born in this decade?  There seem to be a lot of babies recently born to family, to friends, and there is always news of another celebrity baby.  Which raises the question of what is the safest water to use, with formula, for your infant?  Having researched many... Read more »

According to the Des Moines Water Works, Nitrate levels hit all time highs this last week.  Des Moines Water Works continues to do an excellent job of providing Des Moines and the surrounding area (Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, and parts of West Des Moines) quality water to perform daily needs.  However, Nitrates are dangerous... Read more »

There are many ways to improve our daily lives that help us to be healthy and slimmer.  One of those ways is simply swapping out your soda pop for water.  Explaining how bad soda is for your body is a whole blog for another day.  The simple fact, however, is that soda has 300 calories,... Read more »

Drake University, in Des Moines, chose to ban bottled water sales on the campus.  The story is getting some attention, USAtoday.com even wrote an article.  Let us know what you think, was this smart or will it end up similar to Norman’s experience?

Over time scum will build up on the sides and bottom of your brine (salt) tank. This build-up or sludge residue occurs sooner if cube-style or pellet salt is used. Build-up in the brine tank can also occur sooner in areas of higher total dissolved solids, such as West Des Moines, Iowa. Generally, it is... Read more »