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Learn the best ways to handle common (and uncommon) contaminants

Find helpful summaries, tips and advice on a wide range of water problems. Tier1 is here to help you find solutions for your water needs.

Water Testing: What you need to know

Water Testing: What you need to know

Water testing is crucial to knowing the right water treatment solution for your home. Tier1 makes water testing simple and affordable.

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): Problems and Solutions

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): Problems and Solutions

Discover what Total Dissolved Solids are and what they are not. Learn more about testing your water's TDS and what it may mean for your water treatment needs.

Lead: Problems and Solutions

Lead: Problems and Solutions

Lead contamination continues to make news around the United States. Find out what you need to know about the solutions available to help ensure your family is safe.

Iron and Rust: Problems and Solutions

Iron and Rust: Problems and Solutions

Does your water stain your appliances orange? Learn more about the effects of Iron and Rust in your water supply. Tier1 is here to help you find a solution for your family.

VOCs, Pesticides, and Herbicides: Problems and Solutions

VOCs, Pesticides, and Herbicides: Problems and Solutions

Learn more about Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs, and how they could effect your family. Tier1 has the filtration solutions you need to ensure your family is kept safe.

Sand and Sediment: Problems and Solutions

Sand and Sediment: Problems and Solutions

Keep dirt, sand, debris, and particulates out of your drinking water. Learn about sediment filtration and solutions for keeping your water clear.

Microorganisms: Problems and Solutions

Microorganisms: Problems and Solutions

Microorganism contamination in drinking water is a serious health issue. Learn about the origins, testing and solutions for the issue.

Chlorine and Chloramines: Problems and Solutions

Chlorine and Chloramines: Problems and Solutions

If your water is treated, most likely it contains both Chlorine and Chloramines. Discover the best solutions and learn more about why we treat our water.

Well Water: Problems and Solutions

Well Water: Problems and Solutions

Discover how to address common and uncommon well water problems. Tier1 is here to help you find the right solution for your water.

Nitrates and Nitrites: Problems and Solutions

Nitrates and Nitrites: Problems and Solutions

Nitrates and Nitrites may be in your well water. But what are they? And how do you treat them? Tier1water.com has the answers.

Hard Water: Problems and Solutions

Hard Water: Problems and Solutions

85% of Americans are negatively impacted by hard water. Learn more about the cause of the issue, symptoms, and treatment solutions by Tier1water.com.