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    Water Quality Blog

    Expert insights on water quality, treatment technology, and protecting your Inland Empire home.

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    Local News6 min readApr 1, 2026

    Free Water Test in Beaumont & Riverside County: What It Covers and How to Schedule

    A professional in-home water test reveals hardness, contaminants, TDS, pH, chlorine, and more — at no cost. Here's exactly what to expect and how to book yours.

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    7 min
    Home ImprovementMar 15, 2026

    Water Filtration Cost in the Inland Empire: What to Expect in 2026

    How much does a whole-home water softener or filtration system actually cost in the IE? We break down pricing tiers, what's included, and why SSW is $2,500–2,800 less than Home Depot vendors.

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    8 min
    Health & WellnessMar 1, 2026

    Arsenic in Hemet, CA Water: What Residents Need to Know

    Hemet's water supply contains arsenic and chromium-6 above California's public health goals. With 10 EWG-flagged contaminants, here's what 90,000 residents should understand.

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    7 min
    Home ImprovementFeb 15, 2026

    How Hard Water Destroys Your Water Heater (And How to Stop It)

    Scale buildup from hard water can increase water heating costs by 29% and cut heater lifespan in half. IE homes are especially at risk with hardness levels up to 249 PPM.

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    8 min
    Health & WellnessFeb 1, 2026

    Banning, CA Water Quality: Chromium-6, 249 PPM Hardness, and What You Can Do

    Banning has the hardest water in the San Gorgonio Pass at 249 PPM, with chromium-6 detected and 19 active groundwater wells. Here's what residents need to know.

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    8 min
    Local NewsJan 15, 2026

    Water Softener in Beaumont, CA: What Homeowners Need to Know

    Beaumont's water tests at 177 PPM hardness with 2 EPA MCLG violations and 4,210 new homes planned. Here's the complete guide to water softeners for Beaumont homeowners.

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    9 min
    Water QualityJan 1, 2026

    Hard Water in the Inland Empire: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

    The Inland Empire has some of the hardest water in California, ranging from 155 to 249 PPM. Hard water is silently damaging your home, driving up energy bills, and affecting your health. Here's the complete guide.

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    9 min
    Health & WellnessDec 15, 2025

    Chromium-6 in California Drinking Water: What Inland Empire Residents Need to Know

    Chromium-6, the "Erin Brockovich chemical," has been detected above California's health goals in Banning, Hemet, and other IE cities. Here's what the science says and what you can do.

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    7 min
    Home ImprovementDec 1, 2025

    5 Signs Your Home Needs a Water Softener — and Why Ignoring Them Costs You

    Spotty dishes, dry skin, scale-caked faucets, and a noisy water heater are more than annoyances. In the Inland Empire, they're warning signs of hard water damage that compounds every day.

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    6 min
    Local NewsNov 15, 2025

    What It Means to Be a Home Depot Authorized Water Treatment Provider

    Home Depot Authorized Provider status isn't automatic — it requires background checks, licensing, training, and a track record. Here's why it matters and what it means for Inland Empire homeowners.

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    8 min
    Water QualityNov 1, 2025

    Well Water vs. City Water in the Inland Empire: What You Need to Know

    Thousands of IE homes use private wells — and they're subject to none of the testing requirements that govern city water. Here's how the two sources compare and why testing is essential either way.

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    7 min
    Home ImprovementOct 1, 2025

    Water Softener Maintenance: 7 Tips to Protect Your Investment in the Inland Empire

    In the Inland Empire's hard water environment, your water softener works harder than most. These seven maintenance tips will keep your system at peak performance for years.

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