Common Water Problems

cloudiness

CLOUDINESS
Turbidity is simply dirt or other suspended solids in your water that gives it a milky, cloudy look. It can cause clogging of water fixtures and premature wear of appliances and valves.

SOLUTION: Hydrotech drinking water system / Aqua Sure whole house water purifier / Aqua Sure sediment prefilter

metalic taste or smell

METALIC TASTE OR SMELL / STAINING
Iron and manganese in water will cause staining of fixtures and cause water to taste and smell metallic.

SOLUTION: Aqua Sure iron conditioner / Aqua Sure oxidation system / Aqua Sure water softener

blue/green stains

BLUE GREEN STAINS
Acidic water causes heavy metals such as copper and lead to leach out of pipes.

SOLUTION: Aqua Sure acid neutralizer

 

chlorine

CHLORINE
Chlorine is a powerful oxidant and is commonly used as a disinfectant in public water supplies where it is used to mange bacteria and other potentially harmful agents. Chlorine, besides tasting and smelling unappealing, can contribute to dry skin and eye irritations.

SOLUTION: Aqua Sure whole house water purifier / Hydrotech drinking water system / Aqua Sure carbon pre filter

rotten egg smell

ROTTEN EGG SMELL
The presence of hydrogen sulfide gas gives water an unpleasant smell sometimes rendering it unusable.

SOLUTION: Aqua Sure sulfur filter / Aqua Sure whole house purifier / Aqua Sure oxidation filter

scale & water spotting

SCALE AND WATER SPOTTING
Hard water is caused by calcium and magnesium ions in water. Hard water will cause soap scum and water spotting on fixtures and cause scaling of appliances leading to inefficiency and costly repairs.

SOLUTION: Aqua Sure water softener

nitrates

NITRATES
Nitrates are only detected by water testing. Usually nitrates come from private septic systems, agricultural runoff, fertilizers, flooded sewers or decaying vegetation. High levels of nitrate in water can cause illness , especially in children.

SOLUTION: Hydrotech drinking water system /Aqua Sure water Softener

fishy smell

FISHY, EARTHY OR MUSTY SMELL AND TASTE
Caused by bacteria, mold and algae that live in water. Can multiply in homes plumbing system.

SOLUTION: Hydrotech drinking water system / Aqua Sure whole house water purifier

volitale organic contaminents

VOLOTILE ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS
VOC’S are industrial and fuel related chemicals that are harmful at certain levels. Perchlorate, Benzene and MBTE are just a few examples.

SOLUTION: Hydrotech drinking water system / Aqua Sure whole house water purifier