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  • Conserve Well Water: Don’ Let Your Well Run Dry

    Drought and rain deficits in the Northeast have a very real effect on your private water well, and when your well’s water level runs
    low, the water entering your home can look dark and muddy.

  • Greco & Haines Celebrating Over 50 Years!

    Greco and Haines Inc. is celebrating our 50th Anniversary of well pump, water filtration and well service in Connecticut! From the beginning, Greco and Haines, Inc. has been instrumental in supplying homes with well pump systems.

  • Well Pressure Problems

    The #1 reason for experiencing low pressure is a plugged filter or cartridge. If you have a cartridge style sediment filter it may be plugged and due to be changed. If you have a down flow, up flow or backwashing style filter, it can also become plugged with sediment, iron or other minerals over time.

  • Greco & Haines vs. The Competition

    Good competition is good for everyone. Having competition causes sellers to be more attuned to requirements of their customers. Greco & Haines specializes in well water systems service and installations, and water filtration; and have been doing just that for almost 50 years now.

  • Well Water Filtration Systems Keep Your Water Safe

    Greco & Haines well water specialists can help ensure that your well water is safe for use by installing a complete water filtration system. From a multi media filtering system to an ultraviolet light system for micro biological contaminants, Greco can recommend a technology to fit your well water demands.

  • Drought Conditions Affect Your Well Water Efficiency

    Private wells can experience very different performance characteristics when drought conditions move into Connecticut. While some wells run dry, others may continue to flow without consequence, even if they are next door, or just down the street.

  • My Ice Cubes are Cloudy

    Is Reverse Osmosis Right for You? A Reverse Osmosis Filter (R.O.) is the ultimate filter for delicious, sparkling clear drinking water. Whether or not you have a filtration system for your well water, RO filters can add a final touch to water filtration. Conveniently installed under the cabinet of a tap of your choice, the […]

  • What is your pH? What is pH?

    pH is a figure expressing the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. If you’re looking for a more scientific definition, pH is “potential Hydrogren”. pH is measured on a scale from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral.  If your water has a pH value of less than 7.0, your water is acidic.  A value […]

  • Water Odor & Staining

    The Stainers:  Iron and Manganese Iron and manganese in water can produce unpleasant tastes and cause yellow, brown or rusty stains on everything it touches from your sinks to your laundered clothes.  They can also react in coffee, tea and some alcoholic beverages and produce a black sludge, affecting both taste and appearance. These chemical […]

  • Bacteria in Well Water: Fast Testing & Reliable Treatment for Connecticut Homes

    Concerned about bacteria in your well water? Bacterial contamination can put your family’s health at risk and often goes undetected by taste, smell, or looks. Greco & Haines provides fast, accurate water testing and proven treatment solutions for you and your home, ensuring you can enjoy safe and clean water every day.  Waterborne Microorganisms: More […]