August is National Water Quality Month! This is a great reminder to many of us that it takes much more than just turning on the tap to guarantee clean, potable water. Between bathing, cleaning, household waste, and drinking water, the average person uses approximately 80 gallons of water or more per day. Protecting our water resources and educating ourselves about water quality is an important part of ensuring that our water sources remain clean and potable. Here are some of the benefits of quality water in your residence or business at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Water and Health Are Linked
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (better known as the CDC), the top causes of disease outbreaks related to drinking water are Giardia intestinalis, hepatitis A, norovirus, and Shigella. As bad as that sounds, it’s far from a complete list. There are also health risks related to water contamination from organic and inorganic matter, other bacteria and viruses, and other pollutants. Some studies link high levels of lead in drinking water to delays in physical and mental development, short attention spans, and learning difficulties in children. There’s also evidence that arsenic in drinking water can lead to nerve, heart, skin, and blood vessel damage. And Cryptosporidium is responsible for potentially life threatening diarrhea.

Still, water is essential. The human body is about 70 percent water, and although a human being can survive a month or more without food, a week without water can be fatal. Yes, bad water is bad for you, but safe water is key to life! Water has so many health benefits that the CDC recommends drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. It is not hard to meet this, if you recognize that hydration can be achieved in various formats such as the water cooler at work, public drinking fountains, or the tap at home.

Good for Appliances
Good water is good for your home and appliances, too. A 2009 study commissioned by the Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF) and conducted by the Battelle Memorial Institute found that adding a water softener helps water heaters and major appliances operate as efficiently as possible, while preventing clogs in shower heads, faucets, and drains. For example, researchers ran dishwashers and washing machines for 30 days and 240 wash cycles. They ran softened water through half of the units, while using a hard water source for the others. At the end of the month, the washers using softened water were nearly free of scale buildup, but the washers using hard water
required scale removal to work well.

When running hard water through faucets, the strainers on the faucets can clog within just 19 days. Softened water can save you money by keeping appliances at top efficiency, and making them last longer. The amount of dish and laundry detergent you use can be cut by half, or even more, if you use softened water. Studies show that using softened water can reduce detergent use by 50 percent in washing machines and save energy by making it possible to wash in 60ºF cold water instead of 100ºF hot water, while achieving the same or even better stain removal along with whiter clothes.

As for water heaters, the researchers found that when softened water is used, units can maintain their original factory efficiency rating for as long as 15 years. Running hard water through the units cut efficiency by up to 48 percent. Scale buildup shortens the lifespan of the heating elements inside electric water heaters, and some tankless water heaters using hard water can fail after just 2 years! Research has shown that showerheads perform well on soft water, but those running with hard water can lose 75 percent of their flow rate in less than 18 months.

What Are You Waiting For?
As you can see, there are many great benefits to having good quality water available to you and your family. Not only can it save you money by allowing your appliances to run more efficiently, but you can also save money on detergents, soaps, etc. If you have any questions pertaining to water treatment at the Lake of the Ozarks or are interested in scheduling a time for us to come out to your home to determine which system would best fit your needs, contact Lindyspring Systems today!

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You use your home's water source daily, but do you know what's lurking in your water? Contaminants such as iron, manganese, hardness minerals, or acidic water can damage your plumbing and appliances. Not only that, but some contaminants can even be harmful to your health! So how can you tell if you have water issues with your home's water supply? Ask yourself these questions:

What Does it Smell Like?

• If your water has an earthy or musty odor, this could be an indication of Iron bacteria.
• If it smells like a fish tank, your water is possibly contaminated with Barium, Cadmium, or Chloramines
• If you've got the wet dog smell, there is likely bacteria or metal in your plumbing pipes.
• Rotten egg smell indicates Hydrogen Sulfide contamination.

What Does it Taste Like?

• If your tap water tastes like a swimming pool, you could have high levels of Chlorine in your water supply.
• Sweet tasting water indicates high Iron or Calcium levels.
• If your water tastes like metal, you probably have an Iron or Manganese problem.
• A medicinal or bitter taste could be caused from Copper.

Does it Look...

• Orange colored water is an indication of corrosion or excess Iron.
• Cloudy water means you have high turbidity or air bubbles in your supply.
• Blue/green water means there could be Copper or Algae in your water.

If You Have Hard Water...
Many people who bathe with hard water notice dry skin and even hard or bumpy patches. The minerals that are present in hard water means that the cleansing products used while showering don’t completely rinse from your body. You could be experiencing soap scum buildup, dry skin and hair, faded laundry and spotty dishes. Hard water also causes scale buildup which causes appliances to wear out faster. Minerals in hard water can also affect the texture and appearance of food. Keep in mind, if you don’t like the flavor or odor of your tap water, it could be making its way into your food, too. When you cook dry food like rice, noodles, and beans, it may be absorbing that same flavor. The same goes for boiling or blanching your vegetables.

Invisible Water Problems:
Some water problems are undetectable by human senses and may be a serious contamination issue. Some of these common and hazardous issues are:

• Lead
• Arsenic
• Nitrates
• Chromium

Water problems can be a real mystery. Let one of our specialists check things out for you with a free, in-home water analysis. Contact us today to have a water treatment professional come out to test your water supply. Whatever your water problem is, we've got a treatment system to solve even the toughest of water problems!

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When shopping for water treatment solutions at the Lake of the Ozarks, it's always a great idea to start by looking into a businesses reputation. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to rate a company's service and product value. Lindyspring Systems has been providing great quality water for the Lake area since 1972, and knows what it takes to provide an excellent experience for our customers year after year. Check out some of the stellar reviews we've received from clients around the Lake area!

"Great company owned by great people. Very knowledgeable on hard water. This company has been established at Lake of the Ozarks since 1972, formerly EcoWater Systems. You will not be disappointed." - Debbie G. 

"Just had our new unit installed. If you have an issue with iron in your water, they have a unit for you!" - Julia H. 

"Lindyspring Systems installed a UV light, reverse osmosis filtration system, and a water softener in our home. In addition to the installations, they removed the old water softener that was in our home when we purchased it. They were very professional, and made sure to clean up after themselves. When we have to change our UV bulb every year, they are easy to work with. If they do not have it in stock they make sure to order it in within a timely manner. They even deliver salt for our softener when needed. If you are looking for professionals who install high quality equipment for good prices, I would highly recommend them!" - Megan E. 

"Been at the lake since 1995 and Lindy Springs is the best for Water Systems and Service at the Lake! They installed a system and it's so much better and more efficient than our previous system. Their service to deliver salt is a life saver. They go out of their way and I couldn't be more pleased and grateful to Dave and Rosann." - Marcia Z. 

"We recently got a reverse osmosis system and a whole-house chlorine filter from Lindyspring. We are very happy with both, and we were very impressed by the customer service all the way through. Zack was especially great — very knowledgeable, courteous, and personable. Thank you guys!" - Bailey P.

Now that you've seen some of the wonderful reviews we've received from a few of our clients around the Lake area, you can more easily make your decision to trust Lindyspring Systems to handle your water treatment needs. If you've got questions about our products and services, give us a call or stop by our office. We'd be happy to discuss your treatment needs and determine which products and services would best suit your particular needs. For all of your Lake of the Ozarks water treament services, count on the experts at Lindyspring Systems!

For All Your Household Water Conditioning and Treatment Needs Count on LINDYSPRING!

Shopping for great tasting water and quality customer service is over. When it comes to treating hard water at the Lake of the Ozarks, you need water treatment products that'll take care of the problem so you don't have to worry about it. Lindyspring Systems has multiple water treatment products that can help tackle a number of issues. Check out our available systems here:

Water Softeners - LCR Series II
An Advanced Water Conditioning System that Can Be Tailored to Fit Your Needs and Water Conditions

The LCR Series II water softener removes unwanted hardness or minerals from your household water - whether from municipal sources or private wells. Used alone or in combination with Lindyspring filters and neutralizers, this system can meet the most challenging water problems existing today. Our water softeners come in different sizes to conform to anything from a condo which is a mini sized unit all the way up to the large units.

Reverse Osmosis Drink Water System
Effectively used to reduce nitrates, lead, arsenic, cyst, fluoride, radium 226/228, and more.

The Eclipse™ Reverse Osmos is Drinking Water System is designed to provide your family with the cleanest, healthiest water possible. Multiple filters clean ordinary household water to reduce unwanted and harmful contaminants.' System performance is verified with a touch monitor on the system's faucet base. Installation is simple - no electricity needed.

Lindyspring Impression Series RC Conditioners
A Single System Used to Effectively Treat Municipal Water

• Removes hardness
• Removes chlorine and associated odors
• Softens household water using minimal salt and water

Whether you have municipal water that is hard or chlorinated, Impression Series®RC water conditioners deliver the clear, soft, odor-free water you want and need. It's environmentally-friendly tank design eliminates the need for two systems by combining two medias into one tank. The activated carbon removes chlorine and other unwanted tastes while the high capacity resin is used for the maximum in softening capabilities. It's true . . . nothing will last longer than your first Impression.

Lindyspring Sanitizer
Ideal for homeowners who use well water.

The sanitizer water conditioning system is recognized for its unique ability to kill and remove iron and sulfur bacteria - a naturally-occurring bacteria what can incubate and grow in water softener beds and other water appliances. Most homeowners experience this problem as red or black slime and stains on plumbing fixtures, and foul smells when operating a tap.

The system safely creates chlorine from the softener's brine solution. The dissolved chlorine then sanitizes the media bed with each regeneration of the system. An exclusive crystalline media acts as a superior filter and softener that removes iron, manganese and hardness - while raising pH to acceptable level and securing chlorine for continued media sanitizing.


Count on us for expert advice on which system configuration is just right for your household and water condition. With proper water testing and system selection, you'll optimize your savings in salt and water usage while continuously enjoying the best possible water quality. At Lindyspring Systems, we believe the customer deserves the very best in Bottleless Water Systems. With Lindyspring Drinking Water at home or work, everyone drinks healthier because of convenience and quality!

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Some home maintenance items tend to get forgotten because that item isn't broken and often get ignored until it's too late. One thing you may want to consider hiring a professional water treatment company at the Lake of the Ozarks for is to regularly service your water softener and/or water treatment system to prevent issues in the future. Preventative maintenance can save you time money, and the hassle of your system being down for expensive repairs.

Here are great some reasons why you should have the Lake of the Ozarks water treatment professionals at Lindyspring Systems service your water softener regularly to prevent issues in the future.

Prevents Equipment From Malfunctioning

Salt is a necessary part of the ion exchange process in water softener, it's what regenerates the ion resins. Sometimes the salt can build up and harden in the brine tank. This is called bridging. When this happens it's important to break up the salt into smaller pieces and remove any stuck-on residue from the sides of the brine tank to avoid clumping. By scheduling a professional to service a water softener at the Lake of the Ozarks, they can take care of this process for you and sanitize the brine tank to prevent contamination and future potential malfunction issues.

Saves You Money

Like any other appliance in your home, your water softener has parts that need to be regularly maintained and replaced to ensure optimal functionality. Over time, your softeners O-rings, valves, and other moving parts may need to be serviced or replaced. It's important to invest in proper maintenance so that your water softener does its job to save you money by protecting your other appliances and preventing you from having to use more detergents and soaps. By having a professional service your water softener you'll keep it in tip-top shape, prolonging the life expectancy of your softener and all other appliances.

Ensures Quality Water Supply

Not only is hiring a professional important to maintain your softener, but it's also beneficial because they can test your water to ensure your softener is doing as it should and keeping contaminants from entering your drinking water or doing damage to your piping and appliances. Based on the results of the testing that they do, a professional can alter your system settings, install a prefilter, or make other necessary changes to help ensure the water coming into your home is high quality and safe for your family's consumption and use.


There are other benefits to hiring a professional water treatment company at the Lake of the Ozarks to maintain your water softener, but these reasons should explain enough to get our point across. Whether it's installing a new water treatment system, maintaining your current system, or delivering salt to your door, the professionals at Lindyspring Systems at the Lake of the Ozarks have your best interest in mind. For all of your home or business water treatment needs at the Lake of the Ozarks, count on the most trusted professionals in the water treatment industry to make sure the water coming into your home or business is top quality!

For All Your Household Water Conditioning and Treatment Needs Count on LINDYSPRING!