What is that blue-green algae, is it really dangerous, and can it be treated? One of New Hampshire’s distinguishing features is our nearly 1,000 lakes and ponds that are larger than 10 acres. We host an additional 3,000 small ponds scattered throughout the state. Lucky for us, most of that water is relatively healthy. However,…
Plastic is everywhere—in the fibers of our clothes, in the packaging of much of our food, and in the water bottles we drink. It’s relatively cheap to make and purchase, so we don’t think much about throwing it away when we’re done with it. Unfortunately, it will stick around much longer than any of us…
Meet our Secondwind Pups! We like to joke that our pups are all water snobs because they have the best water in town. Water is key to keeping your dog safe and healthy during the dog days of August. They love water just as much as we do! [gap height=”30″]
Guest Post by Amanda Grimes ~As a Beachbody coach, Amanda knows the importance of water to health. This knowledge is enhanced by also having grown up here at Secondwind, with many stints on staff. She just happens to be the daughter of our CEO, Christine Fletcher. We’re thrilled to have her contribute her knowledge and experience….…
~ by Nate Clark, Residential Water Specialist, CWS-III The advent of warmer weather brings the concern over microbes in our water. Rising temperatures, spring runoff and increased animal and bird activity all contribute to the rise in bacteria counts. Some of these microscopic creatures find their way into various water supplies, and multiply under favorable…
~ by Nathan Clark, Residential Water Specialist, CWS-I Radon gas is a naturally occurring danger, potentially occurring in both the air and water of your home. In this article, we’ll briefly address: what radon is; why it poses a danger; what levels are dangerous; how to reduce exposure to radon in water. 1) What…
~ by RJ Brown, Residential Water Specialist Not everyone is aware, but depending on where you live in New Hampshire, high levels of Uranium may be present in your well water. Yes, Uranium! Secondwind Water Systems has been treating it for the last 15 years and it is one of our specialties. Uranium is an…