Here are some very common water concers. While water's touch, taste and smell are indicators of a problem, several water contaminats simply go undected. For a comprehensive analysis of your home's water quality, fill out our Water Test form.
The presence of hydrogen sulfide in water gives it an unpleasant smell, sometimes even rendering it unusable.
Raw water comes into your home with any number of impurities that cause turbidity.
Municipalities use chlorine to disinfect water. However, not only does it taste and smell unappealing but it also has a drying effect on skin and hair.
Caused by algae, molds and bacteria that live in water and can multiply within a home’s plumbing system.
Generally caused by metals such as iron and manganese, these substances not only taste and smell bad but can also be harmful to your health.
Calcium and magnesium ions in water create hardness, which is what causes soap scum in tubs and showers and spots on faucets and fixtures. Hard water is also what causes scaling in appliances, which results in less efficiency and costly repairs.