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  • Hard Water vs. Soft Water: Understanding the Difference and the Need for a Water Softener

    Among the most all-around significant qualities of your household water is its relative hardness or softness. Whether you’ve got “hard water” or “soft water” can impact everything from the cleanliness of your dishes and the appearance of your plumbing fixtures to how much money you’re shelling out for appliance repair and replacement. Let’s learn more […]

  • How to Maintain a Residential Well in the Wintertime  

    Old Man Winter is knocking on the door at this point. If you’re the owner of a domestic well, wintertime poses its suite of challenges: from the potential for frozen pipes to possible contamination from snowmelt and flooding at the (often messy) tail-end of the season. Here at Greco & Haines, we provide across-the-board residential […]

  • How Do Fertilizers Affect Well Water (Spring)

    As spring ripens and summer looms on the horizon, it’s not only the season for beach getaways and family road trips. Many of us, of course, are also busy at work with lawn and garden care and, in some cases, the never-ending management of farmland.  This is the time of year when lots of fertilizers […]

  • How to Conserve Water During Summer Droughts

    Before you know it, the sun will be out late into the night, and temperatures will be in the 80s and 90s. Unfortunately, this also means there will be summer droughts and low water levels in your well. A well going dry is unnerving, but there are many ways you can minimize water usage to […]

  • The Most Common Well Water Issues in Spring

    The days are getting longer, and the winter is in the rearview. Spring has just about arrived in Connecticut, and we’re all ready to embrace the season of flowers, sunshine, and warmth. However, this time of year has the potential to deliver some issues regarding your private well. Fortunately, the experts at Greco & Haines […]

  • How to Stop Autumn Leaf Litter from Affecting Water Quality

    Fall has arrived in New England, and that means a very literal demonstration of the season’s name: the annual time of leaves falling. Here in Connecticut, we get to enjoy a stunning display of autumn foliage throughout the coming months. But even as we marvel at the seasonal beauty, we must think about some of […]

  • Do Cold Temperatures Affect Your Well?

    As winter bears down fast on New England, it’s now time to think about the effects of cold weather on your well system. The autumn season presents the perfect opportunity to have your well professionally inspected. It’s important to make sure everything is performing well before the season of sub zero chill and blizzards. But […]

  • Can the Summer Heat Affect My Well Water System?

    Heatwaves have been at the forefront of the news this summer. These scorching stretches put us to the test; in extreme cases, they can be detrimental to our health. The same principles apply to your well water system, so an evaluation by our team at Greco & Haines may be warranted. Here are some of […]

  • Spring Cleaning Checklist for Well Owners

    Spring is the ideal season to take a good look at your private well. As things thaw out and melt away, problems that developed over the winter or were simply harder to notice during the snowy season often reveal themselves. With that said, spring cleaning offers an excellent opportunity to take care of some of […]