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📆 How Often Should You Test Your Water?

Posted on by Crisp Water Technologies, Inc.

A Guide for Homes and Businesses in Montana

When’s the last time you tested your water?

If your answer is “I’m not sure,” or “Never,” — you’re not alone.

Many home and business owners assume their water is safe unless something smells, tastes, or looks off. But that assumption can lead to health risks, equipment damage, and costly surprises.

At Crisp Water Technologies, we’re here to help you stay ahead of those problems — with professional, reliable water testing tailored for Montana homes and businesses.

🔁 General Rule of Thumb: Test Your Water At Least Once a Year

Even if your water seems fine, annual testing ensures:

  • Early detection of contaminants
  • Protection for your plumbing and appliances
  • Compliance with health and safety standards (especially for businesses)

🏡 For Homeowners:

If You’re on City Water:

  • Test once a year for peace of mind — especially for lead, chlorine levels, or pipe corrosion.
  • Test immediately after renovations, pipe replacements, or local construction.

If You’re on a Private Well:

  • Minimum: Once per year
  • We recommend testing seasonally if:
    • You live near agriculture or industrial activity
    • Your well is shallow or unsealed
    • You’ve had past issues with bacteria, nitrates, or metals

🏢 For Business Owners:

Especially if you’re in:

  • Hospitality (hotels, restaurants, coffee shops)
  • Healthcare (clinics, dental offices)
  • Childcare or education
  • Real estate or rental properties

Testing every 6 months to a year ensures:

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Guest and staff safety
  • Clean, professional operations

Plus, if you’re offering water to customers, having proof of recent testing builds trust and credibility.

⚠️ Test Immediately If You Notice:

  • A sudden change in taste, smell, or color
  • Stains on sinks or laundry
  • Health symptoms without a clear cause
  • After flooding, droughts, or septic system issues nearby

🧪 Why Work with Crisp Water Technologies?

  • Local, Montana-based service
  • Knowledge of regional risks like arsenic, nitrates, and hard water
  • Fast, lab-quality results
  • Customized treatment options if issues are found

We’re not here to scare you — we’re here to give you confidence in every glass of water you drink, cook with, and bathe in.

📞 Stay Safe. Stay Informed. Stay Hydrated.

Make water testing part of your annual home or business checklist.

📞 Call: (406) 549-8868
📩 Email: crispwater@montana.com
🌐 Serving Missoula and the surrounding areas

Better water starts with better awareness. Let’s test it right.

💸 Why Hard Water Is Costing You More Than You Think

Posted on by Crisp Water Technologies, Inc.

If your faucets leave behind white residue, your appliances wear out faster than they should, or your skin feels dry no matter what soap you use — you’re probably dealing with hard water.

It’s one of the most common issues we see here at Crisp Water Technologies, and it’s costing Montana homeowners and businesses more than they realize.

🤔 What Is Hard Water, Anyway?

Hard water contains high levels of calcium and magnesium. These minerals occur naturally in groundwater and are especially common in areas with limestone or mineral-rich soil — like much of Montana.

While not dangerous to your health, hard water creates a slow but steady drain on your wallet.

🧼 5 Ways Hard Water Is Costing You Money

1. Appliance Wear & Tear

Dishwashers, washing machines, coffee makers, and water heaters all suffer when hard water builds up scale inside. This makes them work harder, break sooner, and cost more to run.

🧯 A water heater with hard water buildup loses up to 48% efficiency over time.

2. Plumbing Repairs

Mineral buildup can narrow your pipes, restrict flow, and cause blockages — all leading to expensive plumbing calls and even pipe replacements.

3. Higher Energy Bills

When your appliances and water systems are clogged with scale, they require more power to function — especially water heaters. That leads to increased utility costs month after month.

4. More Soap, More Cleaning Products

Hard water doesn’t mix well with soap, which means:

  • You’ll need to use more shampoo, detergent, and cleaning products
  • You’ll deal with spots on dishes, soap scum in showers, and dull laundry

All of this means spending more money just to keep things clean.

5. Dry Skin & Hair Treatments

Hard water strips natural oils from your skin and hair, leading to dryness, irritation, and the need for extra moisturizers, conditioners, and treatments.

💧 The Solution? A Professional Water Test

The first step to solving hard water is knowing for sure if it’s the problem. At Crisp Water Technologies, we provide affordable, accurate water testing that tells you exactly what minerals are in your water — and how to fix it.

🛠 Water Softeners That Work

If hard water is confirmed, we’ll recommend a system tailored to your home or business. Our solutions are:

  • 💪 Reliable and long-lasting
  • ⚙️ Professionally installed and supported
  • 💧 Customized for your exact water chemistry

📞 Say Goodbye to Hard Water Hassles

Don’t let mineral buildup drain your budget.

📞 Call us at (406) 549-8868
📩 Or email: crispwater@montana.com
✅ Proudly serving Missoula and surrounding areas

Let Crisp Water Technologies help you protect your pipes, your appliances, and your wallet.