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Many different products are available to solve your water problems. Whatever water system you choose, whether for drinking water, whole-house softening, problem water filtration or a combination, you can rest assured knowing that you are protecting the quality of your family's water. Below is a quick problem solver for some common water problems. First, choose the symptom category for the problems you've been experiencing. Then, pick the specific symptom to find out what is likely the cause and how we can help to fix it. Symptom Category:
Bad Odor Specific Symptoms:
Chemical (lighter fluid) odor
Probable Cause: Gasoline additive (methyl tertiary butyl ether) Recommended Solution: Ion Exchange Softener combined with Activated Carbon
Chlorine odor
Probable Cause: Chlorine Recommended Solution: Activated Carbon Filter
Earthy, musty, fishy odor
Probable Cause: Bacteria, algae, mold Recommended Solution: Chlorination, Ultraviolet, Distillation, Ozone
Metallic odor
Probable Cause: Iron Recommended Solution: Chemical Free Iron Filter, Manganese Greensand Filter, Chlorination
Other bad odor
Probable Cause: Organics Recommended Solution: Activated Carbon Filter
Rotten egg odor and staining
Probable Cause: Hydrogen sulfide Recommended Solution: Aeration, Chlorination, Manganese Greensand Filter
Bad Taste Specific Symptoms:
Chemical (lighter fluid) taste
Probable Cause: Gasoline additive (methyl tertiary butyl ether) Recommended Solution: Ion Exchange Softener combined with Activated Carbon
Chlorine taste
Probable Cause: Chlorine Recommended Solution: Activated Carbon Filter
Earthy, musty, fishy taste
Probable Cause: Bacteria, algae, mold Recommended Solution: Chlorination, Ultraviolet, Distillation, Ozone
Metallic taste
Probable Cause: Iron Recommended Solution: Chemical Free Iron Filter, Manganese Greensand Filter, Chlorination
Other bad taste
Probable Cause: Organics Recommended Solution: Activated Carbon Filter
Health Complications Specific Symptoms:
Blue baby syndrome (methemoglobinemia)
Probable Cause: Nitrates Recommended Solution: Distillation, Reverse Osmosis, Ion Exchange Resins
Bluish color around eyes and mouth
Probable Cause: Nitrates Recommended Solution: Distillation, Reverse Osmosis, Ion Exchange Resins
Diarrheal disease (cryptosporidiosis)
Probable Cause: Microscopic parasites (Cryptosporidium) Recommended Solution: Distillation, Reverse Osmosis, Ultra-Filtration, Ozone
Diarrheal illness (giardia intestinalis or giardia lamblia)
Probable Cause: Microscopic parasites (Giardiasis) Recommended Solution: Distillation, Reverse Osmosis, Ultra-Filtration, Ozone
Frequent sickness and diarrhea
Probable Cause: Bacteria Recommended Solution: Chlorination, Ultraviolet, Distillation, Ozone
Frequent skin rashes
Probable Cause: Chemicals, hardness Recommended Solution: Ion Exchange Softener combined with Activated Carbon
Difficulty Cleaning Specific Symptoms:
Rust stains on fixtures or laundry
Probable Cause: Iron Recommended Solution: Chemical Free Iron Filter, Manganese Greensand Filter, Chlorination
Soap does not lather well
Probable Cause: Hardness Recommended Solution: Ion Exchange Softener
Tub and Tile are brown or spotting with scale, scum, or soap curd
Probable Cause: Hardness Recommended Solution: Ion Exchange Softener
Dirty Appearance Specific Symptoms:
Dirty or cloudy water
Probable Cause: Turbidity Recommended Solution: Multi-Media Filter
Discolored water and staining
Probable Cause: Hardness, tannins Recommended Solution: Flocculation, Multi-Media Filter, OCR Filter, Ion Exchange Softener
Rotten egg odor and staining
Probable Cause: Hydrogen sulfide Recommended Solution: Aeration, Chlorination, Manganese Greensand Filter
Tub and Tile are brown or spotting with scale, scum, or soap curd
Probable Cause: Hardness Recommended Solution: Ion Exchange Softener
Staining Specific Symptoms:
Blue-green and red stains
Probable Cause: Iron, copper Recommended Solution: Chemical Free Iron Filter, Manganese Greensand Filter, Chlorination
Blue-green with no red stains
Probable Cause: PH, acidity Recommended Solution: Neutralizing Filter
Discolored water and staining
Probable Cause: Hardness, tannins Recommended Solution: Flocculation, Multi-Media Filter, OCR Filter, Ion Exchange Softener
Rotten egg odor and staining
Probable Cause: Hydrogen sulfide Recommended Solution: Aeration, Chlorination, Manganese Greensand Filter
Rust stains on fixtures or laundry
Probable Cause: Iron Recommended Solution: Chemical Free Iron Filter, Manganese Greensand Filter, Chlorination
Corrosion Specific Symptoms:
Corrosion of plumbing or fixtures
Probable Cause: PH, acidity Recommended Solution: Neutralizing Filter According to the 2001 National Consumer Water Quality Survey commissioned by the Water Quality Association, one out of every ten people who don't currently own a water treatment system are planning to purchase one within the next year. Fifty-five percent said they would be more likely to purchase a home with a water treatment device. Find out how you can benefit from a water treatment system in your home. For a FREE, no-obligation consultation in the Triangle North Carolina and Triad North Carolina areas, call now at |