Jake Pleadwell
Uranium in New Hampshire Drinking Water
Understanding Uranium in New Hampshire’s Water: What You Need to Know At Advance Pump & Filter, we’re dedicated to helping New Hampshire residents ensure their water is of high quality, and free from harmful contaminants. One growing concern in the Granite State is uranium in groundwater. This naturally occurring element can pose serious health risks […]
Understanding the Effects of Earthquakes on Well Water
Residents of New Hampshire experienced a rare seismic event on January 27, 2025, when a 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the region. While this earthquake may not have caused significant structural damage, it raises important questions for homeowners with private wells about how such events can affect groundwater levels and water quality. At Advance Pump & […]
Lead Contamination in New Hampshire Water
Lead in water supplies has been a concern in the U.S. since the 1970s, when its health risks became widely recognized. Although lead was banned from water plumbing materials in 1986, many older pipes and service lines still contain it, creating potential risks. Drinking water in New Hampshire is generally thought to be a smaller […]
Water Quality Concerns in New Hampshire
At Advance Pump & Filter Company, located in Lee, NH, we understand the importance of clean, safe, and great-tasting water for your home. Whether you rely on city water or a private well, New Hampshire homeowners face unique water challenges that can impact their health, appliances, and overall water experience. City Water Challenges City water […]
Say Goodbye to Hard Water Issues with Advance Pump & Filter: 7 Benefits of a Water Softener
Do you struggle with dry, itchy skin or streaky glasses after running the dishwasher? If so, hard water could be the culprit. Hard water doesn’t just leave its mark on your skin and appliances — over time, it can damage your plumbing, increase energy bills, and diminish your quality of life. Luckily, Advance Pump & […]
Customer testimonial for PFAS contamination in well water – Portsmouth, NH
Our customer in Portsmouth, NH recently found that they had elevated levels of PFAS in their well water. Like a good neighbor, they informed the other members of their community. Some of them discovered no PFAS but others found that they had treatable levels of PFAS in their well water. As water quality professionals, we […]
EPA Finalizes Drinking Water Standard for PFAS
“On April 10, 2024, EPA announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS. To inform the final rule, EPA evaluated over 120,000 comments submitted by the public on the rule proposal, as well as considered input received during multiple consultations and stakeholder engagement activities held both prior to and following the […]
An outstanding customer testimonial for Advance Pump & Filter Co.
At Advance Pump & Filter Co., we strive to provide our community with quality water solutions by means of top notch water treatment technology and exceptional service. We are fortunate to have a phenomenal team that works exceptionally hard and every once in a while we get a review that validates our efforts. JP is […]
Advance Pump & Filter Co. teams up with Southeast NH Habitat for Humanity
We are proud to partner with Southeast NH Habitat for Humanity to help provide a local family with clean, and safe drinking water. As Habitat for Humanity was finishing up construction, we got a call from Doug (left in first picture) asking if we would want to work with them to test this family’s well […]
A Piece of Well Pump History
The crew pulled this piece of well pump history out of a well in Rochester, NH the other day! At first we had no idea what it was until we called our resident well water historian, Butch, who informed us that it was an in well pressure bladder.These were popular back in the day when […]
