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Be prepared - review these important tips to navigate an emergency that could impact your water.

What to Do When a Disaster Threatens Your Water Supply

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Find out how long it takes and how the installation process works.

Installing a Water Softener: What To Expect From Culligan Installation

Worry-free maintenance and a greater environmental impact are just the start.

4 Reasons to Get a Smart Water Filtration System

What does TDS stand for, and what does it indicate for your water quality?

TDS Tester Tips (and Why a Water Test is Better)

Does drinking water prevent the flu, or just boost your immune system? Here’s what to know.

Can Drinking Water Prevent Flu Symptoms?

Featured Articles

A salt-free water softener doesn't really soften your water. Here’s why - and what else to know.

Pros and Cons of Salt-Free Water Softeners

You can't actually get a salt-free water softener, but there is a salt-free option for hard water problems.

How Do Salt-Free Water Softeners Work?

Hear how their Culligan water softener has been a game changer for Stacey and Jose Rivera.

Water Softener Testimonial: Stacey and Jose Rivera

These 7 reasons show why a Culligan water softener should be your top choice.

7 Reasons Why a Culligan Water Softener is Best

Hard water can be a big-time nuisance. Fortunately, the right water softener can help. 

6 Features to Look for in a Water Softener

This guide will help you match your water-related pain points with effective pain relievers.

Undersink Filter, Whole-house Filtration or Water Softening: Which System Do You Need?

Discover the issues chromium in water can cause and how to fix it.

A Guide to Chromium Water Contamination and Testing

Copper can be removed from water through a few different methods, but not all are made equal.

A Guide to Copper Water Contamination and Testing

You don't want arsenic in your water, but the good news is there are solutions.

A Guide to Arsenic Water Contamination and Testing

For millions of North American households, a cool drink on a hot summer&#8217;s day or a load of sparkling clean dishes means relying on well water. Wells can be an […]

Well Water Testing: Everything You Need to Know

When lead is found in drinking water, plumbing and water delivery systems are often the culprit.

A Guide to Lead Water Contamination and Testing

Iron is commonly present in tap water, but the amount can depend on where your water comes from. 

A Guide to Iron Water Contamination and Testing

Convenience, control and peace of mind are just a few reasons.

6 Reasons Why You Need a Smart Reverse Osmosis System

The Aquasential® Smart RO provides filter change alerts, tracks contaminant reduction and more.

Introducing the Aquasential® Smart Reverse Osmosis System

It's important to consider the value of what you're getting for your investment.

What Does a Reverse Osmosis System Cost?

Reason No. 1: It's much more comprehensive that standard pitcher or fridge filters.

7 Reasons Why Reverse Osmosis is the Best Choice for Water Filtration

Jose and Stacey Rivera share why they bought a Culligan reverse osmosis system.

Reverse Osmosis Testimonial: The Rivera Family's Story

Learn what happens and what's needed for your reverse osmosis filtration system installation.

What to Expect at Your Reverse Osmosis System Installation

Both well water and city water have pros and cons - find out the key differences.

Well Water vs. City Water

Understand factors that contribute to the cost of a new well - and how to ensure your water quality.

How Much Does Well Drilling Cost?

Most well water comes from underground reservoirs called aquifers — natural “storage tanks.” These tanks are filled with groundwater, which originated from precipitation that seeped through the earth as part […]

Where Does Well Water Come From?

How does well water work? Here are answers to seven of your biggest well water questions.

How Does Well Water Work? Important Things To Know

With the right precautions, well water is drinkable. But what contaminants are potentially harmful?

Can You Drink Well Water?

Here are a few approaches that work — and a few that don’t.

How to Remove Fluoride From Water

It’s always important to think about your water quality, but there are times when you definitely want to keep it more top of mind. Maybe you’ve just moved into a […]

Contaminants in Water and Other Issues

Here at Culligan, we think about your water – so you don’t have to.

Watch Just How Obsessed We are With Water in Culligan's Latest Commercials

Here’s a look at what could be going unseen and how to find out what your home’s water contains.

What is in Tap Water?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warned seven years ago that having a certain concentration of manufactured chemicals in drinking water could be bad for our health. Now the regulatory […]

U.S. Government Proposes First National Drinking Water Standards for PFAS

Here’s what to know about the causes and effects of cloudy water.

Is Cloudy Water Safe to Drink?

Sustainability, convenience and great-tasting water are just a few.

Benefits of 5-Gallon Water Delivery

Need to cut out plastic and stay hydrated at work? Explore a bottleless water dispenser.


The Benefits of a Bottleless Water Dispenser in the Office

What's the latest office hydration? Explore a new option: the bottleless water cooler.

Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser vs. Single-Use Bottled Water

Get great-tasting Culligan water delivered right to your door in just a few easy steps.

How to Order Culligan Bottled Water Online

If you’re interested in learning about the benefits of water delivery, here’s what to know.

Is It Time To Begin - or Restart - Bottled Water Delivery?

When it comes to quality, convenience and cost, bottled water delivery has the advantage.​

Bottled Water Delivery vs. Single-Use Bottles: What's Really Better?

Water Dispensing & Delivery Articles

Boiled Water vs. Filtered Water

Find out what shower water filters can and can’t do, whether they’re worth it and what alternative options are.

What Are Shower Filters and Do They Really Work?

Are countertop water filters worth it? Find out and explore alternative options.

What Are Countertop Water Filters and Do They Really Work?

Learn the pros and cons of kitchen faucet water filters and explore more advanced alternatives.

What Are Kitchen Faucet Filters and Do They Really Work?

Learn the pros and cons of refrigerator water filters and if they're worth it.

Do Fridge Filters Really Work?

What’s the difference between a migraine and a headache, and could dehydration be the cause?   

Can Dehydration Cause Migraines?

What causes bad breath? Here’s what you need to know (and what you can do about it).

Can Dehydration Be the Cause of Bad Breath?

Do you know how much your skin relies on proper hydration?

Surprising Connections Between Water and Skin Health

Do you need to drink more water? Brush up on these fun, simple tips for increasing your daily fluid intake.

14 Easy Tips for Drinking More Water

Learn what dehydration is, what it looks like and how to avoid it.

How to Prevent Dehydration: 6 Simple Tips

Meet the Pagel family of Amherst, WI &#8211; Culligan customers since 2001. The Pagels’ Water Challenge: Hard Water/Well Water Mike Pagel lives in a rural area with well water. When […]

Culligan Customer Story: The Pagel Family

Home & Health Articles

How do you get rid of hard water stains? Brush up on these helpful cleaning tips.

How To Remove Hard Water Stains

Have questions about hard water, its impact and how to get rid of it? We've got the answers.

Your Top Hard Water Questions, Answered

Measuring water hardness can help you determine what kind of water softener you need.

How to Measure Water Hardness

Dull hair, dry skin or brittle nails? Hard water could be the culprit. 

What Does Hard Water Do to Your Hair, Skin &amp; Nails?

Here’s how to identify problem water and address the root causes

Contaminated Water Symptoms (and Solutions)

Learn how to look for signs of hard water on your body, appliances and home.

What Is Hardness in Water?

It may not be wise to use those single-use plastic water bottles over and over.

Can You Reuse Water Bottles?

What is BPA? Is it in your water bottles? Here’s everything you need to know.

Ask Culligan: BPA Water Bottle Meaning

How serious is the plastic water bottle pollution problem? Here’s what you need to know.

Plastic Water Bottle Pollution: How You Can Help

Skip single-use plastics with an option that's better for the environment and your wallet.

Why Choose Sustainable Water Bottles?

We've got some great tips on conserving water and other ways to spend less.

How to Cut Costs in the Bathroom

Conserve water and reduce your carbon footprint by changing these regular habits.

How to Live More Sustainably in Everyday Life

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