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Whether you own a private well or use city services, tap water can become contaminated in several ways. Microscopic pollutants will not only give the liquid an unpleasant taste or smell but can also cause health problems and additional issues. Installing a water filtration system will keep your family safe from physical, chemical, biological, and radiological contaminants, including the common pollutants listed here.

3 Contaminants Found in Tap Water 

1. Ammonia

Made from hydrogen and nitrogen, ammonia is a gaseous compound that enters surface and groundwater naturally when organic matter breaks down. Ammonia is used in the water treatment process to help chlorine, which is used as a disinfectant, last longer. Long-term consumption of water with ammonia levels that exceed 1 mg/l (ppm) can cause internal organ damage.

Point-of-entry and point-of-use ion exchange water filtration systems use the non-toxic mineral zeolite to remove ammonium ions from the liquid.

2. Chromium-6

Honolulu-Hawaii-water-filtrationFrom chrome plating to leather tanning, chromium-6 is used in numerous industrial applications. The chemical contaminates drinking water through industrial pollution. Once in the body, it can cause asthma and other respiratory problems as well as liver and kidney damage and tooth decay. Fortunately, there are reverse osmosis water filtration systems specifically designed to remove the chemical.

3. Sediment

Collectively known as sediment, tiny particles of sand, rock, clay, and minerals in the ground can get pumped into private wells. The liquid often appears cloudy as a result.

Although sediment doesn’t often cause health problems, it can wreak havoc on your plumbing system. The particles can settle in pipes and cause inconvenient clogs. Reverse osmosis water filtration can eliminate or greatly reduce sediment levels.

 

If any of these contaminants are found in your water, contact the professionals at Hano Naka in Honolulu, HI. The team specializes in matching Oahu residents with water filtration systems to keep families healthy. To inquire about their products or schedule a home demonstration, call (808) 596-2555. You can also find special offers online.

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