About Us
Welcome to Water System Wiki — where complex plumbing and water system decisions become clear, confident choices. Hard water staining your fixtures? Lukewarm showers? High utility bills? We’ve been there, wrenched that, and we’re here to help you fix it right the first time.
Our content is thoroughly researched and reviewed by licensed plumbers, water treatment specialists, and mechanical engineers. Every guide is built to be accurate, safe, and actionable — so you can protect your home, your budget, and your water quality with confidence.
Meet Our Team
We’re a hands-on crew of master plumbers, water softener and filtration specialists, water heater technicians, mechanical engineers, and technical writers. Our team has logged decades in crawlspaces and utility rooms, diagnosing stubborn leaks, sizing systems, and tuning equipment for peak performance. We field-test softeners, heaters, valves, and filters in real homes and on our own test rigs — measuring flow rates, hardness, pressure drop, recovery, and energy use — before we recommend anything.
What sets us apart is our commitment to practical application. Every article, installation guide, and maintenance checklist is grounded in real-world use — not just lab specs. We write for homeowners who want clear, step-by-step instructions, straight talk about costs, and solutions that respect your time, your safety, and your local code requirements.
- Evidence-based water system insights backed by current standards, manufacturer documentation, and field data
- Friendly, no-nonsense guidance you can follow in an afternoon — with pro-level tips when you need them
- Continuously updated content reflecting new codes, products, and best practices in plumbing and water treatment
- Direct access to our collective expertise across plumbing, water chemistry, and home energy efficiency
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: make safe, efficient, great-tasting water possible in every home. We help you choose, install, and maintain systems that fit your water quality, your space, and your budget — without the confusion or sales pressure. Your water should work for you. Every day.
We bridge the gap between code books, spec sheets, and real-world results. While many sources either oversimplify or overcomplicate, we give you the “why” behind the “what,” so you can make confident decisions about softeners, heaters, filtration, and plumbing fixes.
- Deliver step-by-step install, sizing, and maintenance guides with clear tools and safety notes
- Translate water chemistry and equipment theory into practical actions you can apply today
- Offer flexible guidelines that adapt to your water report, peak demand, and local code
- Address common barriers like budget, tight utility rooms, hard water extremes, and permitting
Our Values
Water System Wiki is built on clarity, integrity, and results. We share what actually works, with enough detail to do the job safely and correctly. We publish the trade-offs, not just the highlights — efficiency vs. capacity, upfront cost vs. long-term savings, DIY vs. hire-a-pro. And when standards change or better data emerges, we update.
We value consistency over hype and transparency over trends. If we have partnerships or use affiliate links, we disclose them clearly — and they never influence our recommendations. Your outcomes come first. Period.
Our editorial process includes expert review, verification against manufacturer literature and recognized standards, and practical validation where feasible. If we miss something, we fix it promptly and note the change.
- Practicality: Advice that works in real utility rooms, with real tools and real constraints
- Transparency: No gimmicks — evidence, plain language, and full disclosure of any affiliations
- Community: Water systems improve when we learn together — we welcome your questions and field notes
- Expertise: Content guided by licensed pros and seasoned specialists with verifiable experience
- Authority: Citations from respected sources in plumbing and water treatment
- Trustworthiness: We correct errors quickly and keep guides updated as new insights emerge
Our Expertise
Every recommendation we publish is grounded in hands-on experience and vetted knowledge. Our editorial team is led by the Chief Editor of Water System Wiki and supported by licensed tradespeople and water treatment professionals who have installed, repaired, and optimized the very systems we write about.
Our review process cross-checks guidance with recognized standards, manufacturer instructions, and practical field considerations such as water chemistry, flow requirements, venting, scald prevention, and local code compliance.
We regularly reference manufacturer service manuals, NSF/ANSI standards for drinking water treatment, and widely adopted plumbing code frameworks (e.g., UPC/IPC) to ensure our advice reflects current best practices. Where research or standards have limitations, we explain what that means for your home.
In short: real tools, real testing, real accountability.
- Installation and maintenance guides align with widely accepted plumbing best practices and safety protocols
- Water treatment recommendations consider NSF/ANSI standards and Water Quality Association guidance
- Water heater safety covers venting, combustion air, scald protection, and manufacturer requirements
- Ongoing training and peer review to keep our team current with evolving products and codes
Thanks for visiting Water System Wiki. Have feedback, a question, or a success story? Reach us on our contact page — we read every message and use your input to improve our guides.
General Disclaimer: The information on Water System Wiki is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for on-site evaluation by a licensed professional. Always follow manufacturer instructions, local codes, and safety procedures. Turn off water, power, and gas as applicable before work. When in doubt, consult your local authority or hire a qualified contractor.