Homeowners expect their water system to provide their households with fresh and clean water. Sometimes it's cloudy, while sometimes it has an unusual odor or flavor. Even if it is safe to drink, you might prefer a cleaner, better-tasting drink. A reliable water treatment system can normally fix the problem. Below are some of the reasons your supply may have an unusual flavor.

What Are Factors That Can Affect Flavor?

Numerous factors affect the taste of drinking water. For instance, a metallic flavor could come from rusting pipes or connectors, while a moldy flavor or odor often arises due to algae blooming at the source. A strong flavor of bleach is likely a result of increased chlorine levels, which are used to kill biological contaminants. Salty flavors often come from seawater entering or rainwater washing road salt into the water supply. On the other hand, elevated levels of calcium or iron can give it a sweet flavor. This can also occur due to pH levels or alkalinity being off. 

What Can You Do About an Unpleasant Taste?

Water treatment systems are effective and affordable, and you can choose the right type for your particular situation. For instance, water softeners remove excess levels of calcium or magnesium, which are minerals that cause "hardness." This does more than just improve the flavor. It also makes it easier to get clothes and dishes clean and prevents the chalky, white buildup of scale on your faucets and bathtubs. Filters, including reverse osmosis systems, use gravity or pressure to force water through a membrane that removes impurities, improves the flavor, and makes it safer to drink.

If your water tastes strange and you want a dependable water filter system, contact Affordable Water Treatment in Gig Harbor, WA. They have served Pierce County for more than 50 years and carry both residential and commercial water purification systems. They also specialize in water softeners and other water treatment methods. Visit their website to learn more about the company or call (253) 858-7644 to arrange a consultation.