Water from a well is healthier and more affordable, but it can be prone to contamination. If there’s something amiss with your H2O, it may be time to install a water filtration system. Here’s a guide to how you can tell if your water needs to be filtered. 

Does My Water Need a Filtration System?

1. Bad Smell or Taste

As soon as your water tastes funky or carries a weird smell, you know there is some type of contamination. The scent of rotten eggs means there’s too much hydrogen sulfide in the incoming liquids. In other cases, the water may have a metallic taste, or be filled with chalky white substances. All of these strange happenings mean it’s time for an official inspection.

2. Clogged Fixtures

An excess of minerals, like calcium or magnesium, in your water, can cause blockages in your pipes. As liquids stream through your pipes, some minerals cling to walls, making a narrower passageway. The result is lower pressure from your shower head or sink that can’t achieve a full blast anymore.

3. Irritated Skin

Not all hard minerals linger in your plumbing. Some will be extant in your water, and after taking a shower or bath, you may be surprised to notice your skin feels unusually irritated. A water filtration system will extract pesky particles and return your water to regular levels.

If you think there may be a problem with your well water, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Fogle Pump & Supply in Colville, WA. Serving the community for over 36 years, their specialists will install a water filtration system to remove harmful contaminants from your H2O. They’ll also set up a water softener or a related system that’ll purify your liquid. Call (509) 684-2569 to receive a free estimate or send a message through their website.