The Water Wisdom Blog
Practical, plain-English advice on hard water, iron, well water and everything that comes out of your tap, from the family-owned team that's tested West Michigan water since 1973.
Hard Water
7 min read
Almost every home in the region deals with hard water. Here's what causes it, how to tell how bad yours is, and the practical ways to fix it for good.
Commercial
3 min
A commercial water cooler gives your workplace clean drinking water and supports the comfort and productivity of everyone who walks through your doors. It’s an easy upgrade that…
Commercial
3 min
Discover how innovative water softening and reverse osmosis solutions from Gordon Water Systems drive efficiency, sustainability, and value for businesses across industries.
Commercial
3 min
Water is an important resource for every business, whether you run a restaurant, factory, or office. In 2025, to stay ahead, your business must have access to clean,…
Drinking Water
3 min
With the start of a New Year, it's the perfect time to think about the small things that make a big impact on our lives, like our water…
Hard Water
3 min
When we think about the effects of water on our lives, we typically focus on hydration and health. However, we don't consider how the water we use daily…
Hard Water
3 min
The winter season does not just bring a chill in the air but also to our homes. For homeowners that have a hard water supply at home, the…
Commercial
3 min
Running a restaurant, cafe, bar or any other food and beverage business means delivering quality meals and drinks. One commonly overlooked factor in achieving this is water quality…
Well Water
3 min
Many homeowners in Grand Rapids have well water as their primary source of water. While well water offers several advantages, it often presents certain challenges like high levels…
Maintenance
3 min
With winter just around the corner, as days are getting colder it becomes necessary to stock on essential household items and get chores done to be winter-ready. One…
Commercial
3 min
With the new Michigan law making it mandatory for schools and daycares to adopt a Drinking Water Management Plan (DWMP) by the start of the 2025-2026 school year,…
Hard Water
3 min
When thinking about making investments in your home, a water softener might not be the first thing that comes to your mind. However, if your home is located…
Commercial
3 min
Restaurant owners know that to gain success in the restaurant business delivering exceptional customer experience is key and every detail counts. Most people focus on the food quality,…
Drinking Water
3 min
Water is a basic necessity of life and we can’t survive without it, yet not all water is safe. The people residing in Kalamazoo, have recently become increasingly…
Iron & Odor
3 min
Have you ever noticed an unpleasant, rotten egg smell in your tap water? This is a common problem that many people face and indicates an underlying issue in…
Drinking Water
4 min
Ensuring the safety and purity of your home’s water supply doesn’t have to be complicated, you can just invest in a whole-house Reverse Osmosis (RO) system and get…
Well Water
4 min
Municipal water supplies conduct regular testing and treatment of their water but homeowners that have a private well water supply often miss out on this step. They don’t…
Drinking Water
3 min
The water used for cooking and making beverages can alter its taste and quality considerably. While tap water is generally safe for consumption, it can carry many impurities…
Hard Water
3 min
Drinking water that is clean, safe and purified is necessary for maintaining our overall health. However, most of us don’t think about the water quality in our bathrooms.…
Hard Water
4 min
In our everyday lives, we all rely on appliances such as dishwashers, water heaters, washing machines and dryers to get household work done. While we use
Maintenance
4 min
Ensure optimal performance and longevity of your water softener system by prioritizing regular maintenance. Protect your investment and enjoy consistent, soft water quality.
Iron & Odor
5 min
West Michigan boasts a region renowned for its natural beauty and abundant water resources. However, residents...
Drinking Water
6 min
Water is an essential resource, and its quality directly impacts our health, daily activities, and overall well-being.....
Well Water
4 min
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element found in soils and rocks and may seep into the groundwater. While there is no visible difference in the water when we…
Drinking Water
4 min
Plastic bottles last for longer in our environment than we do on this planet. They are easily available everywhere, from small towns to big metropolitan cities. People buy…
Hard Water
4 min
Discover the advantages of a non-electric water softener: Eco-friendly, low maintenance, and effective at removing hard water minerals. Upgrade today!
Maintenance
5 min
Water is a fundamental aspect of our daily lives, serving as the lifeblood of our homes and communities. Ensuring a stable and reliable water system is crucial for…
Drinking Water
4 min
Water is essential for life, but not all water is safe to drink or use. Contaminants can lurk in our water sources, posing risks to our health and…
Drinking Water
5 min
Access to clean and safe drinking water is a fundamental human right, yet the presence of lead in water sources poses a serious threat to public health. The…
Commercial
6 min
Commercial plumbing systems form the backbone of businesses, ensuring the seamless flow of water for various applications. However, the very substance used to disinfect water—chlorine—can have a significant…
Drinking Water
4 min
In an era where environmental sustainability is a growing concern, individuals and businesses are seeking eco-friendly alternatives to daily practices, including water consumption. Reverse osmosis (RO) water systems…
Drinking Water
5 min
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook one of the most fundamental aspects of our well-being: hydration. Water makes up about 60%…
Iron & Odor
10 min
Welcome back to another Gordon Water Wisdom, a special series of The Richard Piet Show, we’re focused on your drinking water and the water in your home and…
Hard Water
10 min
Welcome back to another Gordon Water wisdom, we spent time with Gordon Water Systems, specifically, Tom Duisterhof. He and his team have been working at making water clean…
Company News
1 min
Local and family owned and operated since 1973, Gordon Water Services has the highest-rated water treatment services in West Michigan.
Iron & Odor
10 min
Welcome back. This series is called Gordon Water Wisdom, happy to talk about things about our water that you should know, and if you’ve been giving consideration to…
Drinking Water
10 min
Thanks for joining us for another edition of Gordon Water Wisdom with Tom Duisterhof from Gordon Water systems where they are focused on the quality of the water…
Company News
2 min
“My father, Gordon Duisterhof, started Gordon Water in 1973,” said water treatment expert and current GW co-owner Tom Duisterhof. “My brother and business partner, Steve, grew up in…
Drinking Water
2 min
Drinking water from your tap should be safe, affordable, and taste good. You should not have to doubt the safety of your home’s drinking water, but fortunately there…
Hard Water
9 min
Welcome to another Gordon Water Wisdom, a special series of The Richard Piet Show, with Tom Duisterhof at Gordon Water Systems. We talk about various aspects of clean,…
Drinking Water
10 min
Welcome to another Gordon Water Wisdom, a special series of the Richard Piet show, where we spend time with Tom Duisterhof at Gordon Water Systems talking about safe,…
Iron & Odor
11 min
Welcome back to another Gordon Water Wisdom, a series of episodes that are focused on clean water and safe water in your home and business. Tom Duisterhof is…
Hard Water
11 min
Welcome back to the Richard Piet show. A brand new series getting ready to start right now, we’re calling it Gordon Water Wisdom drops of wisdom from Gordon…
Hard Water
3 min
Even though you may have heard of the pH scale, you do not have a full grasp on what it is for. Perhaps you went over it in…
Drinking Water
2 min
You use your home’s water every day. In fact, an American household may go through 300 gallons of water in a 24 hour period. That water is used…
Maintenance
2 min
Discovering a leak in your plumbing isn’t always instantaneous. In fact, it could come hours, days, or even weeks after it started, leading to an incredible amount of…
Iron & Odor
3 min
Sometimes, and without warning, your home’s water can have an unpleasant smell. It can be caused by a couple different factors, which each could lead to a couple…
Drinking Water
3 min
Safe drinking water is available virtually everywhere, and thanks to bottled water, you can bring it with you anywhere you go. However, bottled water is not just for…
Company News
1 min
A couple years ago, Gordon Water had all of its water specialists become certified by the Water Quality Association. We were the only dealer in the state of…
Maintenance
1 min
Gordon Water Systems is approaching 50 years in business helping people throughout West Michigan have clean, safe water. But we don’t stand still. We don’t just sell one…
Company News
1 min
Gordon Water Systems is a unique place to work. There’s really two facets: the people and the products. The people are the foundation and have been for the…
Company News
2 min
Two engineering types started Kinetico in 1970 out of a garage. They worked, and they fiddled, worked and fiddled, until they came up with this unique approach to…
Well Water
4 min
Spring is in the air and a little early, I might add. The snow has melted away, the heavy coats are going back into storage and the sun…
Company News
2 min
We’ve had a little time to look back at our 2019 now, and we really had an incredible year. Among other things, we were blessed to receive the…
Drinking Water
4 min
Thanksgiving and Christmas are behind us, and it’s fair to say that New Year’s Resolutions are on everyone’s minds. That means that there’s a lot of change coming…
Drinking Water
2 min
Here at Gordon Water Systems, we know that although we certainly need it to survive and thrive, man cannot in fact live on water alone. And what better…
Drinking Water
6 min
As we watch the fall colors slowly creep panoramic across the trees and terrain of West Michigan, we often stare in wonderment at all the miracles nature gives…
Drinking Water
5 min
If you live in Michigan (the mecca of problematic water here in the U.S.), you’ve likely heard the term “reverse osmosis drinking water treatment systems“…
Well Water
9 min
If you’re reading this blog, there’s a good chance that you’re already a Gordon Water customer. If you’re reading this and you’re not already a Gordon Water customer,…
Drinking Water
5 min
We all know the feeling. You just finished mowing the lawn, or you’re wrapping up a good jog right in the middle of this hazy summer heat. Wipe…
Drinking Water
4 min
We’ve gone over the importance of clean, safe water – but getting enough of it can often be the first hurdle in your journey to proper hydration. Even…
Drinking Water
5 min
Often when we talk about hydration, people assume that ‘more is always better’, but that’s not always necessarily the case. We know that it’s even more important for…
Drinking Water
3 min
It seems commonplace anymore for people to brush off dehydration like it’s really no big deal. In a variety of instances, that may be true – and easily…
Drinking Water
6 min
It’s not breaking news that medical professionals suggest drinking at least eight glasses of water a day to stay properly hydrated. It’s probably even less of a shock…
Commercial
2 min
Naturally, everybody is at least a little concerned with their health. Whether it’s their diet, medications they take, habits they’ve formed to create a healthier lifestyle or a…
Commercial
2 min
Today’s working culture is all about maximum output. How can we truly get the most out of our time? The goal is to be the most efficient and…
Drinking Water
2 min
We don’t have to be the ones to tell you that your family’s overall health is a top priority. With all the things seen and unseen in our…
Drinking Water
2 min
We’ve learned a lot about PFAS over the last month throughout this blog series… We now know that PFAS are man-made chemicals that have been used in industry…
Drinking Water
3 min
The recent discovery of PFAS contamination in Michigan isn’t the first case where our residents realized they’d been consuming contaminated water. In fact, in the Rockford, Grand Rapids…
Drinking Water
1 min
The threat of PFAS isn’t necessarily a new thing for residents of West Michigan. Over the last 2-3 years, more and more instances of PFAS contamination are being…
Drinking Water
2 min
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals. PFAS have been manufactured and used in a variety…
Well Water
1 min
Arsenic is an element found in nature and in man-made products, including some pesticides. Michigan has naturally high arsenic levels in groundwater.
Hard Water
1 min
A water softener removes minerals such as calcium and magnesium. These minerals if not removed can cause a buildup in all your water using appliances and fixtures.
Company News
1 min
Tom talks with WOOD Radio 1300 about Gordon Water Systems’ new location on 14 Mile in Rockford, Michigan. Tom also talks about PFAS and what homeowners can do…
Company News
1 min
Follow this link to watch as Bob Vila asks about the benefits of water purification and tours the Kinetico plant just outside of Cleveland. Find out how the…
Drinking Water
1 min
According to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), two compounds of PFAS in drinking water were found at the Alto Elementary School in Kent County, Mich. The…
Hard Water
2 min
By trusting that you’re buying the best water softener from Gordon Water Systems, you’ll easily reap the following benefits of soft water.
Drinking Water
1 min
Studies prove that reverse osmosis systems are more effective at significantly reducing several harmful contaminants in water, like Chromium-6 and PFAS, than other filter options.
Hard Water
1 min
Our water specialists can provide answers to your hard qater questions, water analysis for hardness, iron, pH and total dissolved solids, at no cost to you. They can…
Drinking Water
1 min
The US has been chlorinating its water supplies for over one hundred years. The effects of chlorine in water make it possible to wipe out virtually all water-borne…
Hard Water
1 min
Water quality often boils down to hard and soft. It commonly contains elements such as magnesium, calcium, and other dissolved rocks. A water softener removes these minerals through…
Company News
1 min
City Of Kalamazoo Seasonal Hydrant Flushing
Drinking Water
2 min
Recently, a local news outlet released an article showing that there are per and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAs) substances also called perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) in local wells at alarming levels…
Company News
1 min
If you have city water and, in particular Kalamazoo City water, Spring is the time of the year to get slugs of rusty water coming into your home.…
