Water Treatment
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 […]
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 […]
What to do about PFC’s in my home’s water?
News reports about PFC’s being discovered in both public and private wells at several locations well above the levels in the EPA’s Provisional Health Advisory have raised the level of concern among many home owners about the potential for such contaminants to be in their own wells. Recent reports of similar findings in surface waters […]
