Contaminants

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Problem Water and Cures to Water Problems

Once you know what contaminants you have in your water, it is usually fairly easy to remove the water contamination. (If you do not yet know what contaminants are in your water, you should evaluate your water, which may include using a water test kit.) There are common city water problems and well water problems that you may want make sure you have addresssed. Note that it is possible that your water problems may be different than the water problems of your neighbors whether you are on city water or well water. We will provide the most common solutions for each water problem, but remember that specific applications may need customized solutions.

Common Water Problems in City Water
Sediment (Fine Sand and Rust)
Hardness (White Residue on Fixtures)
Chlorine Taste & Odor
Chloramine
Low pH (Pinholes in pipes)
High Alkalinity
MTBE

Common Water Problems in Well Water
Sediment (Fine Sand and Rust)
Hardness
Iron (Red Stains on Fixtures)
Low pH (Pinholes in pipes)
Nitrates & Nitrites
Hydrogen Sulfide (Rotten Egg Smell)
Bacteria (For example, E.Coli)
Pesticides