You use your home's water source every day, but do you know what's in your water? Contaminants such as iron, manganese, hardness minerals, or acidic water can damage your plumbing and appliances, especially if your water source is a private well. Not only that, but some contaminants can even be harmful to your health! So how can you tell if you have water issues with your home's water supply? Ask yourself these questions:

What Does it Smell Like?

• If your water has an earthy or musty odor, this could be an indication of Iron bacteria.
• If it smells like a fish tank, your water is possibly contaminated with Barium, Cadmium, or Chloramines
• If you've got the wet dog smell, there is likely bacteria or metal in your plumbing pipes.
• Rotten egg smell indicates Hydrogen Sulfide contamination.

What Does it Taste Like?

• If your tap water tastes like a swimming pool, you could have high levels of Chlorine in your water supply.
• Sweet tasting water indicates high Iron or Calcium levels.
• If your water tastes like metal, you probably have an Iron or Manganese problem.
• A medicinal or bitter taste could be caused from Copper.

Does it Look...

• Orange colored water is an indication of corrosion or excess Iron.
• Cloudy water means you have high turbidity or air bubbles in your supply.
• Blue/green water means there could be Copper or Algae in your water.

If You Have Hard Water...
Many people who bathe with hard water notice dry skin and even hard or bumpy patches. The minerals that are present in hard water means that the cleansing products used while showering don’t completely rinse from your body. You could be experiencing soap scum buildup, dry skin and hair, faded laundry and spotty dishes. Hard water also causes scale buildup which causes appliances to wear out faster. Minerals in hard water can also affect the texture and appearance of food. Keep in mind, if you don’t like the flavor or odor of your tap water, it could be making its way into your food, too. When you cook dry food like rice, noodles, and beans, it may be absorbing that same flavor. The same goes for boiling or blanching your vegetables.

Invisible Water Problems:
Some water problems are undetectable by human senses and may be a serious contamination issue. Some of these common and hazardous issues are:

• Lead
• Arsenic
• Nitrates
• Chromium

Water problems can be a real mystery. Let one of our specialists check things out for you with a free, in-home water analysis. Contact us today to have a water treatment professional come out to test your water supply. Whatever your water problem is, we've got a treatment system to solve even the toughest of water problems!

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