What certifications should I look for?

Match NSF/ANSI standards to your goal (e.g., chlorine reduction, lead). Verify materials safety and pressure ratings.

Do I need a water softener or a filter?

Softeners stop scale from hardness minerals; filters target contaminants like chlorine, iron, and organics. Many homes benefit from both.

How often do I replace filters?

Typical ranges: cartridges 3–12 months, RO membranes 2–5 years, UV sleeve maintenance annually. Follow your model guide and usage.

Can I treat well water confidently when buying online?

Yes. Start with a lab test, then choose iron/H2S, sediment, and disinfection steps accordingly. Ask support to validate sizing.

Will a system reduce my water pressure?

Any filter adds some pressure drop. Size for peak GPM and replace cartridges on schedule to maintain flow.

What if my city uses chloramine instead of chlorine?

Use carbon media rated for chloramine or a cartridge specifically tested for it.

How to Get the Lowest Price — Even with MAP Pricing Policies

Michael Izzo - October 29, 2025 - 3 min read 28

How to Get the Lowest Price — Even with MAP Pricing Policies

Published by Aqua Science | aquascience.net

Understanding MAP Pricing: What It Really Means

If you’ve shopped for high-quality water treatment systems online, you may have noticed that many top brands — like Pentair, Goulds, and Fleck — list identical prices across different retailers. That’s because of Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP) policies.

MAP pricing is set by the manufacturer to ensure fairness and consistency among all authorized dealers. It limits the advertised price you’ll see on websites, in ads, or in print.

But here’s the key: MAP policies only apply to advertised prices — not the final sale price. Aqua Science can often offer you a lower price privately, as long as it’s not publicly displayed.

Why Aqua Science Customers Still Get the Best Price

We believe in transparency, service, and value — not just following the crowd. Here’s how we make sure you get the best deal even within MAP guidelines:

1. Request a Custom

The Power of Local: How Homeowners and Small Businesses Drive Economic and Environmental Change

Michael Izzo - October 27, 2025 - 3 min read 13

The Power of Local: How Homeowners and Small Businesses Drive Economic and Environmental Change

Small actions create big ripples — together, they shape a sustainable, resilient future.

At AquaScience, we believe every drop

4 Reasons to Consider Pinch Clamps vs. Crimp Rings for making PEX Connections

Michael Izzo - October 16, 2025 - 7 min read 92

It is nearly impossible to say that any method of fastening or type of tool is better than another. As with almost anything in the plumbing world, there is a time and a place for everything. PEX pinch clamps and crimp rings are certainly no exception.

Both copper crimp rings and stainless pinch clamps are great for making connections onto ASTM-F1807 PEX fittings. In this blog, we will cover several reasons you may want to consider using stainless steel pinch clamps instead of copper crimp rings when making PEX plumbing connections.

When working with PEX tubing in plumbing applications, there are a number of ways to attach a PEX pipe to a fitting (such as an elbow, a tee, or a valve) in order to branch off or continue the piping.

What is a PEX Crimp Connection?

A crimp ring makes the aforementioned connection by utilizing a metal ring (called a crimp ring) that is an unbroken single piece of metal that slides onto the end of the PEX tubing; only marginally larger than the tube itself. This

Why Buy Online?

Michael Izzo - October 12, 2025 - 8 min read 20

Advantages of Buying Water Treatment & Filtration Online

Featured Snippet: Buying water treatment online offers wider selection, transparent specs and certifications, side-by-side comparison tools, expert pre-sales support, verified reviews, subscription filter refills, and quick delivery. You’ll match the right system to your water issues—often at lower total cost—without showroom limits or pressure.

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Our 40+ Year Story at Aqua Science

From 1984 to Today

Aqua Science has helped homeowners and professionals solve water challenges since 1984—supplying well pumps, pressure systems, and proven water treatment solutions with real human support. Our Rhode Island retail location serves as a hub for nationwide shipping and customer care.

We’ve grown alongside trusted brands and partners over decades, while

Well Seals

Michael Izzo - October 03, 2025 - 7 min read 23

Guide

Well Seals 101: How to Choose, Size, and Maintain the Right Well Seal

A step‑by‑step guide to understanding well seals—what they are, how to size one correctly, and when to pick ABS vs. cast iron—plus installation tips and maintenance best practices.

Shop Well Seals Jump to FAQs

What is a well seal?

A well seal is a two‑piece plate with a compressible gasket that clamps to the top of the well casing. It creates a sanitary barrier, supports the drop pipe and electrical wiring, and helps block insects, debris, and surface water from entering the well.

Most residential systems use 4 in., 5 in., or 6 in. casing sizes; commercial installs may be larger. Seals are available in multiple drop‑pipe bores and with one or more cord pass‑throughs.

How a well seal works

Upper & lower plates sandwich a rubber gasket.
Compression bolts draw the plates

Digital Pressure Switch by Amtrol

Michael Izzo - October 01, 2025 - 5 min read 13

Amtrol Guardian CP Digital Control

The Guardian CP is a well pump controller designed for modern performance and protection. It’s a smart upgrade for both submersible and jet pump systems, offering reliable constant pressure and advanced safety features that help prevent common pump issues.

What Makes Guardian CP Unique

All-in-One Control & Protection

Combines pump control, protection, and digital pressure monitoring in a single unit—replacing a standard pressure switch, pump protector, and mechanical gauge for faster, more failsafe installation.

Broad Compatibility

Works with 115V and 230V systems and can be installed indoors or outdoors with a weather-sealed NEMA 3R enclosure.

Benefits for Homeowners and Installers

Constant Pressure Performance

Digital Diagnostics

Why Supporting Local Online Suppliers Beats Buying on Amazon

Michael Izzo - September 11, 2025 - 2 min read 19

Why Supporting Local Online Suppliers Beats Buying on Amazon

When it comes to technical products like water systems, filtration units, or specialty pumps, the decision isn’t just about clicking “add to cart.” Choosing the right model, sizing it properly, and ensuring correct installation can mean the difference between years of reliable service and an expensive mistake.

The Amazon Problem

Amazon is designed for speed and volume, not for accuracy and service. Technical products are often engineered together under confusing listings, with little to no expert guidance. Too often, customers end up with the wrong part or an incomplete kit — and then face the frustration of returns and delays.

Why Online Direct Suppliers Are Different

Expert Guidance: We don’t just sell products; we help you choose the right one for your specific system.
Installation Support: Our team is here to answer your questions, walk you through installation, and troubleshoot if needed.
Quality Assurance: Every product

Winterize Your Well & Plumbing

Michael Izzo - September 10, 2025 - 3 min read 39

Cold-Weather Guide

Winterize Your Well & Plumbing (Before Jack Frost Does It For You)

When temps drop, unheated/seasonal homes and even year-round houses can end up with frozen lines, cracked fittings, and a surprise indoor fountain show. Here’s a clean, step-by-step plan to keep water flowing and repairs off your to-do list.

Hire a pro if you can. A licensed plumber or well contractor is your safest bet. Doing it yourself? Follow the checklist below carefully and when in doubt—pause and call.

Why Winterizing Matters

Frozen pipes block flow and can burst under pressure—copper, PEX, PVC, no favorites.
Your well system is vulnerable: well pump, pressure tank, switches, and fittings don’t like ice.
Repairs are pricey, and a freeze during a cold snap can leave you without water when you need it most.

Seasonal Home? Do This Before the First Hard Freeze

Shut off the main water supply to the house.
Open every faucet (hot & cold) and drain fixtures—sinks, showers, tubs, hose bibs.
Toilets: flush,

AquaFacts

Aqua Facts | Water Dominates Our Planet

Michael Izzo - September 02, 2025 - 1 min read 9

Water Dominates Our Planet

71%

of Earth’s surface is covered by water

Water shapes climate, ecosystems, and every supply chain humans depend on. Yet most of it is not drinkable. Rough breakdown:

~96.5% is saltwater in the oceans.
~2.5–3% is freshwater.
<1% of total water is readily accessible freshwater in lakes, rivers, and the atmosphere.

Numbers rounded from widely cited hydrologic inventories (e.g., USGS).

Why this matters for homes and businesses:

Surface and groundwater quality varies by region and source.
Treatment needs differ: sediment, hardness (minerals), organics, microorganisms, and specific contaminants.
Right-sized filtration and disinfection improve safety, taste, and equipment lifespan.

Earth is a water world, but usable freshwater is limited. Effective testing and targeted treatment turn a global statistic into reliable water at the tap.

Protect Your Well, Your Property, and Your Peace of Mind

Michael Izzo - June 25, 2025 - 4 min read 50

WaterPro Well Stop Sensor Leak Detection: Complete Protection Guide

Every year, uncontrolled well pump failures cost homeowners and businesses millions in water damage repairs—sometimes exceeding $1,000,000 per incident in commercial or high-value residential properties.

The WaterPro Well Stop Sensor provides a critical line of defense. By combining rapid water detection with automated pump shutdown, it can literally save you from catastrophic flooding, equipment loss, and insurance claims that could climb into the seven figures.

Why Leak Detection Matters

Traditional pressure switches only react to pressure changes, leaving you vulnerable to hidden leaks that can flood basements, damage finished spaces, and destroy electrical systems. A single pipe rupture or seal failure can unleash thousands of gallons before you even know there’s a problem—resulting in flooring, drywall, cabinetry, and personal property losses easily topping $50,000 for a single-story home, and into the hundreds of

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Understanding MAP Pricing: What It Really Means

Why Aqua Science Customers Still Get the Best Price

1. Request a Custom

What is a PEX Crimp Connection?

Our 40+ Year Story at Aqua Science

From 1984 to Today

What is a well seal?

How a well seal works

What Makes Guardian CP Unique

All-in-One Control & Protection

Broad Compatibility

Benefits for Homeowners and Installers

Why Supporting Local Online Suppliers Beats Buying on Amazon

The Amazon Problem

Why Online Direct Suppliers Are Different

Winterize Your Well & Plumbing (Before Jack Frost Does It For You)

Why Winterizing Matters

Seasonal Home? Do This Before the First Hard Freeze

Water Dominates Our Planet

WaterPro Well Stop Sensor Leak Detection: Complete Protection Guide

Why Leak Detection Matters