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Water	While quality is generally quite good, blanket assurances can’t be given.
Water Conditioner	These systems often soften hard water.
Water Purifier	These systems rid water of everything from chlorine to microbes and heavy metals – an important consideration for those with health issues.
Water Quality Association	The Water Quality Association (WQA) is a not-for-profit international trade association representing the residential, commercial, industrial, and small community water treatment industry.
Water softener	Water softeners improve water’s sudsing ability, save on soap costs, make cleaning easier, and reduce mineral buildup or scale.
Water softening terms	Courtesy of the Water Quality Association (WQA).
Water Well	Chemical analysis – and some common sense – will keep your water supply healthy.
Weight-Arrestance Test	A method of testing very low-efficiency air filters.
Well-Ventilated Area	Another term you’ll see frequently. What do we mean?
Wetting Potential	The ability of a substance to become wet after it has dried out.
Whole-House Fan or Whole House Comfort Ventilator	A ventilation system, usually an exhaust fan, used to move air through an entire house, usually in high volumes for the purpose of summer cooling.
Wind	A naturally occurring phenomenon that can cause a house to experience positive or negative air-pressure differences.
Wood: Softwood vs Hardwood	How to chose the best wood for your home and health.
WQA	The Water Quality Association is a not-for-profit international trade association representing the residential, commercial, and industrial water treatment industry.

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