Johnny and American Water Technologies Answer Your Questions About Billings’ Water

You've probably heard me talking about how much my water softener and reverse osmosis system from American Water Technologies have improved my water at home.

I've never been one to drink water straight from the tap and I didn't realize how often I'd run out of bottled water at night so I'd avoid drinking water until I could restock. I definitely don't miss piling gallons of bottled water into my grocery cart. Reverse osmosis removes 98 percent of impurities from water, including nitrates, lead and arsenic, according to American Water Technologies. It made ice cubes clearer and improves the taste of coffee and cooking.

Since I've been talking about American Water Technologies so much, naturally people talk to me about them, too, and share their questions. Here are our answers to the most common ones:

Q: We've heard that outside of Billings' city limits, nitrate levels are rising in the water, which can cause "blue baby syndrome" in infants and negatively affect the elderly, too. What can we do about it?

A: If your water has high nitrates, reach out to American Water Technologies to explore what treatment process might work best for your home, based on your budget and overall water use rate.

A: A water softener can remove the calcium and magnesium that makes water hard.

Q: Is there a no-risk way to try American Water Technologies' products and services?

A: Both water softeners and reverse osmosis systems are available for rent with no long-term contract. That means if you ever need to cancel, American Water Technologies will work with you.

If you have any other water quality questions or are considering installing or upgrading your water softener, adding an iron filter for well water or purchasing an osmosis water filter, I can't recommend the team at American Water Technologies enough. Getting started is as easy as calling 406-252-4161 for an appointment.