Water Quality/Expert Profile

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 30 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

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.