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Expert Profile: Steve Young

Expertise: I will answer questions on residential water treatment, i.e. use of softeners, filters, reverse osmosis systems, disinfection, iron and/or sediment removal and other issues facing the homeowner.

Experience in the area
I have worked in the water treatment area for 15 years. I have specialized in the design of reverse osmosis, deionization, and water softening units. I have also done work in water quality and stream and river remediation as it relates to the Clean Water Act.

Organizations
I am currently serving as an Expert for Home Improvement, Travel (New Mexico) and Travel (North Carolina)

Education/Credentials
BS Environmental Biology

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What do you like about this subject? Water is the basis of all life and I love learning about water and how it relates to our environment. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with readers who are having issues with their water. I try to challenge the person asking the question to take a very active role in trying to figure out what their problem may be.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Most people don't realize that it would be so much cheaper to install a treatment system on their home water supply to give them purified water rather than purchasing bottled water! If you go to the store and buy a 16oz. bottle of "spring" water and it costs you, say $1. that is actually the equivalent of paying $8.00 per gallon! And we complain about $3 per gallon gasoline.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 2460
Knowledge	10.0 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.93 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.91 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		2
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		188

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/18/08
10	10	10	10	08/14/08
10	7	4	10	08/29/08
10	10	10	10	07/29/08
10	10	10	10	07/29/08

User Comments

Perfect, almost. Steve got maxed out and I was unable to thank him one more time! Blake
(Blake Johnson on 08/18/08)

I was surprized at how quickly Steve Young got back to us. His advice should save us a lot of money.
(Patricia on 08/14/08)

Hi Steve, Thank you for responding that the pump well water should be tested. I did have it tested and the plumber determine "salt water intrusion".
(JT Carriuolo on 08/29/08)

Thank you for your speedy reply. The suggestion for chemical analysis list looks to be really thorough. I was gratified to have someone concur with
(Trudy on 07/29/08)

Steve, thanks a million. I can monitor PH so I'll do as recommended and come to think of it, the 50 lb bag of the "100" does indeed seem to be slight
(david on 07/29/08)

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Recent Answers from Steve Young

2008-08-29 Whole House Filters: Hi Michi, You should be concerned about water hardness to the extent that it is a nuisance as far as cleaning and managing the spots left by the water when it evaporates. Additionally, it will negatively...

2008-08-29 Whole House Filters: Hi Michi, First of all if you have enough chlorine in your water that you can taste or smell it you have absolutely no bacteria in your system. Bacteria simply cannot live in an oxidizing environment...

2008-08-28 Whole House Filters: Hello Michi, I do not recommend the hydromagnetic systems. These are nothing more than "vodoo" science in my opinion. Various forms of these systems have been around for years and I have yet to see...

2008-08-28 iron bacteria: Hello Diane, I am not familiar with Kinetico or their iron removal system so I cannot comment on it at all. If you have 4ppm of iron in your well water you definitely need a iron removal system. Your...

2008-08-26 well water: Hi Amy, It's really hard for me to answer this question with limited information. My first question would be if the well is 500 feet deep why is the pump only half way down? Have you had this problem...