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Water Quality & Plumbing

Water Softener Sizing: Grains per Gallon Without the Sales Pitch

Determining the right water softener size in grains per gallon depends on your household’s water usage and hardness—here’s how to calculate it effectively.

Micronomicon Team
February 1, 2026

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Water Quality & Plumbing

Reverse Osmosis Basics: Why It Wastes Water (and When It’s Worth It)

Narrowing down the pros and cons of reverse osmosis reveals when its water waste is…

Micronomicon Team
February 3, 2026

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Water Quality & Plumbing

Activated Carbon in Water Filters: Taste vs Chemistry

Activated carbon in water filters works by trapping chemicals like chlorine and…

Micronomicon Team
February 2, 2026

Water Systems

How Sediment Builds Up in Water Heaters

Keen to prevent costly repairs, learn how sediment builds up in water heaters and what…

Micronomicon Team
February 2, 2026

Water Quality & Plumbing

Micron Ratings: Why “5 Micron” Doesn’t Mean “Better”

Discover why a lower micron rating doesn't necessarily mean a filter is better and what…

Micronomicon Team
February 2, 2026