Water Guy Unfiltered

Ep 47 Hot topics in 2026 water!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259910/fan_mail/new] After a long break since the last episode we wanted to hit the hottest issues in water lately. We revisit PFAS, Nitrates, and Lead PLUS a great option on using your HSA or FSA to possibly pay for treatment. Check it out and stay hydrated! Thank you,

EP 45 Radon Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259910/fan_mail/new] Radon is a relatively newer contaminant with regulations in place for gas level testing and mitigation, but only Maine has anything related to Radon in water. We dig into what it is, where it comes from, and why you want to stay far away from it! You can protect your home from the gas intrusion thru the soil and basements BUT you may be piping it in along with your water and not even realizing it. Basically, almost every home should be at least tested for the gas as well as the water. Listen and get more details as well as how to fix it.

Ep 44 The weird side of water tests

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259910/fan_mail/new] Have you ever picked up a water test strip and seen items like “Monopersulfate” or “Cyanuric acid” and others? Had you wondered what is this doing in my water? This episode digs into those oddball things and gives you the explanation of what they are and if they would normally be found in your water.

Ep 41 What is the deal with Mercury, and rare trivia facts

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259910/fan_mail/new] In this episode we were curious about the mercury levels in fish and how this happened. What we discovered was bizarre, namely because mercury is a metal and in its elemental form it is heavier than lead yet it quickly evaporates into the air. This puts some perspective on those fluorescent bulbs that few of us actually bag before tossing out. It has had many uses throughout time with thermometers and barometers being some of the more common ones.   It actually changes into other forms and not all of those transformations are fully understood.   Learn why “traditional “ gold refining (amalgamation) methods contaminate our environment with about 650-1000 tons of mercury every year.

Ep 40 “What do you stink about your water?”

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259910/fan_mail/new] AKA-How to Identify and Fix Smell in water:    This episode gets into the very tricky problem of odors in water. Check out the details and follow this guide for information that the amateurs don’t understand.   1. Does it present in the raw when run into a bucket? If yes, then part of the solution involves carbon filtration.  2. Is it in the hot water only? If YES it may be an anode rod issue and recommend an electric anode rod.   3. Does the customer have a hot-water recirculating system anywhere in the house? If YES it may allow an anode issue to also show up in the cold side.  4. Is it present in the shower? If YES then it is probably not a “supply line” issue because the shower doesn’t use them.   5. Is it present in only a certain area like a bathroom sink AND is NOT a sewer gas issue? If Yes then it is most likely a supply line issue and may also need an Ultraviolet system if bacterial.   6. Does it go away after a few seconds of running the water? If YES, it is likely a supply line issue and may also need an Ultraviolet system (if bacterial).   A safe approach is to have a UV system and a carbon filter installed, and an electric anode rode (if applicable). Supply lines are rarely the problem but would be the final solution in areas that still require it.