Organic substances can have complex molecular structures making their removal from domestic water supplies a difficult and sometimes frustrating challenge. However, specialized anion ion exchange resins can be used to effectively remove the unwanted water stains, tastes and orders.  Show Notes Setting The Organic Trap

The employee shuffle – transitioning an employee to a new position!  Mike interviews a well drilling employee who successfully transitioned from the well drilling rig to full time water treatment salesman.  Listen to this frank conversation sprinkled with pearls of wisdom for employees and owners. 

It’s time to lighten up!  Hear about some of the unusual, awkward, and funny situations which Mike, Denise and their customers have experienced over the years.  Be prepared for a good laugh or two. 

Of all the resins used in water treatment, cation or softener resins are, by far, the most popular. But it isn’t one size fits all. Mike and Denise discuss the various types of cation and how they are applied. Fine mesh, crosslinking, shallow shell, uniform particle size, etc. Episode 18 Show Notes – Is it…

The least expensive component of a water system is the most critical component.  The distributor tube system plays a vital role in the filtration and softening process.  Using a poorly designed distributor system is like trying to drink through a cocktail straw rather than a standard size you might get with a cold drink. Show…

In the water treatment business it’s almost impossible to avoid using chemical feed pump systems. We use them to feed chemicals to enhance treatment processes such as iron reduction or as a solo treatment like pH adjustment. Michael discusses some common pump technologies and simple application guidelines to keep you out of trouble.  He explains…

In this episode of It’s Your Water, Denise and Mike discuss DI Resin, specifically Mixed Bed Resin.  DI is an acronym for “deionized”.  Learn where mixed bed resins are used, how they are applied and the basics of the “DI business”.  Show Notes: https://www.urbansaqua.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/www.urbansaqua.com-its-your-water-podcast-notes-show-notes-di-resin.pdf    

Mike and Denise want listeners to “get high” on high efficiency softeners. A high efficiency softener is designed to squeeze every little kilograin of capacity from a pound of salt. So, the goal is less salt, less water, less waste to either a septic system or the municipality.    Show Notes – Get High

In this humorous episode, Michael and Denise discuss why and when you should consider twin tank systems rather than single tank systems. Show Notes You Never Forget Your First Twins

Mike and Denise discuss oxidation with manganese dioxide treated media – Pyrolox Advantage. The “rules of engagement” for its use, the properties, advantages, benefits and specifications. It is used for the removal of Iron, Manganese & Sulfur.   Link to Urbans Aqua Pyrolox Advantage Webpage Show Notes: It’s Not Your Dad’s Manganese Dioxide Anymore!