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Fred E. Brunetti CWSV

U.S.

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returns 11/30/2009

Expertise

My field of expertise is in domestic water treatment. I am retired and have 28 years of experience in the water treatment field. I have earned the designation of Water Specialist, level five, from the Water Quality Association.I can offer help in the solution for private wells` problems as to `point of entry` and `point of use` treatments. these would include,disinfection,conditioning,and purification for drinking including reverse osmosis technology. Problems concerning well pumps,or plumbing or well drilling are out of my field,as well as commericial,industrial or municipal water treatment. I prefer to limit questions to the average homeowner`s use.Since retiring I have added consultation on the care and ,maintenance of domestic water treatment systems. These include filtration, conditioning/softening,chemical feed, and drinking water systems.

Experience in the area

over 28 years testing private wells and application of various water treatment systems for a 65 year old water treatment company.Now retired and doing independent water consulting.BR>
Organizations
Water Quality Association

Organizations

Water Quality Association

Education/Credentials

WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION AS WATER SPECIALIST V

What do you like about this subject?

It is enjoyable and rewarding to help people solve their water problems. I like sharing my knowledge to erase some myths about water, water quality and water treatment.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

What I have learned in all these years of studying water is that there is so much more to learn and discover about water and water treatment.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

I think an important truth about water quality is the definition of soft water versus hard water. Hard water means the presence of Calcium and Magnesium only. Iron,which indeed is a problem, is not part of water hardness. Soft water means the ABSCENCE of these minerals NOT the presence of salt. Distilled water and Reverse Osmosis water are both soft by definition yet the contain no mineral salts.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Unfortunately; this is an unregulated industry. No mandatory liscencing or validation required. ANYONE can sell water treatment equipment. So be careful and deal with reputable companies.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
jerry	11/21/09	10	10	10	10	fred, thank you for your prompt response .....
Jennifer	10/26/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks so much Fred. We will not .....
lakshmi	10/12/09	9	10	10	10
Rick	09/30/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you very much for your help .....
Tim	09/11/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks!

Recent Answers from Fred E. Brunetti CWSV

2009-11-19 rotten egg smell:

Hi Jerry; Thanks for your question. The first thing to realize is that IF you are having a problem at one faucet ONLY, the problem isn't the water! I would check for dissimilar metals in the kitchen plumbing

2009-11-18 NEWLY DUG WELL WATER:

Hi Beny; Thanks for asking. There are a couple of ways to tell if there is salt in your water.Neither of them are rocket science. If your water is used for ice cubes check the ice tray. If there is a

2009-11-17 Sediment:

Hi Ben; Thanks for asking. Your well is extremely deep. This could mean that finding a good supply of groundwater is very difficult. I have tried to work with water like yours and found that it can be

2009-10-25 holding tank and water filter system:

Hi Rae Ann Thanks for asking. Usually treatment is done after the holding tank depending on several parameters. I suggest that you visit www.wqa.org. There you may find a specialist in your area who

2009-10-19 Salt Water Well:

Hi Jennifer; Thanks for asking. Actually the sodium level should not affect your utility purpose water usage. If you have r/o for drinking and the r/o works properly it should be ok for drinking. On

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