Contamination from a wide variety of sources affects both water wells and municipal systems. These contaminants can cause several issues to arise with your water supply. Keep your water clear and healthy by educating yourself on the many issues affecting your system. There are a variety of water treatment options that solve these issues quickly and effectively.

Top 5 Common Problems Requiring Water Treatment

1. Hard Water

Too much calcium, magnesium, and other minerals in your water can leave stains on fixtures, dishware, and appliances. Hard water also causes dry and itchy skin, dulls hair, and damages clothing. Schedule water softener installation to avoid this issue. 

2. Bad Odor & Taste

High amounts of sulfur, metals such as iron, dissolved solids, and hydrogen sulfide cause your water to smell and taste unappealing. Get a professional water test to determine the exact contaminants in your water and which treatment solutions will work best. Your water will need a filtration or conditioning system depending on the issue.

3. Iron & Rust Stains

Excessive iron and other metals in your water leave reddish-orange stains on tubs, washing machines, dishwashers, and sinks in addition to causing taste and smell issues. Review whole home filtration systems with water treatment professionals to solve these problems.

4. Cloudiness

Also known as turbidity, cloudy water indicates dissolved and suspended materials in your water such as methane gas and tiny rock particles. Schedule water testing before commissioning water filtration installation or other treatments.

5. Chlorine

Chlorine also causes smell and taste issues in addition to contributing to dry, scaly skin. Discuss water filtration options such as activated carbon filters with your treatment team to prevent chlorine-related problems from worsening.

Affordable Water Treatment provides clients throughout western Washington and the surrounding areas with solutions to these and other water issues using the latest, most innovative technology. A family-owned company for over 50 years, this BBB-accredited business is all about personalized, cost-effective water treatments. Call (253) 858-7644 today to schedule service or visit the website for treatment details. Like the company on Facebook to stay up to date on their latest tips.