There are a variety of odors that may exist in a water supply. Common examples include chlorine odor, musty or moldy taste or odor, oil or gas odor, and rotten egg odor. Each characteristic indicates certain distinct problems and treatments. Most odors, especially if caused by dissolved gases or other volatile matter are best identified at the source since they are often destroyed by chlorination.
Chlorine, musty or moldy odors, and oil or gas odors are commonly treated by carbon filtration. Rotten egg odor is caused by dissolved hydrogen sulfide gas. Hydrogen sulfide is not only unpleasant to smell, but is corrosive to most metals and tarnishes silver readily. Hydrogen sulfide levels of up to 2 ppm (parts per million) can be removed by constant chlorine injection.
Do you have iron staining on your fixtures?
Reddish or red-brown stains are usually associated with iron in the water. The water should be tested to measure the amount and type of iron. Sometimes water contains dissolved iron or manganese, which are natural minerals that are harmless even though they can cause unsightly staining on fixtures and clothing. The solution to the problem is to add a Centaur Carbon Filter or chlorine injection system to remove it.
Pharmeceuticals in the public water supply
Calcium "white film" buildup on your fixtures?
Calcium buildup on the fixtures in your home is directly related to hard water. Hard water interferes with almost every cleaning task from laundering and dishwashing to bathing and personal grooming. Clothes laundered in hard water may look dingy and feel harsh and scratchy. Dishes and glasses may be spotted when dry. Hard water may cause a film on glass shower doors, shower walls, bathtubs, sinks, faucets, etc. Hair washed in hard water may feel sticky and look dull. Water flow may be reduced by deposits in pipes. Water softeners use the process of Ion-Exchange and rid your home of hard water and eliminates calcium deposits and limited amount of iron.
