There is an odor or bad taste to the water
- Problem
There is a rotten egg taste and odor; the water runs silver black.
- Source
Hydrogen Sulfide
- Solution
Chlorinate the well system and then add an oxidizing filter.
Stains on sink, tub and toilet
- Problem
There are red or blue-green stains in the sink or bath tub.
- Source
Low pH
- Solution
pH 6.2 to 6.8 Add a neutralizer
pH below 6.2 Add soda ash feeder
Deposits on Faucet heads, Pots and Pans
- Problem
The inside of the pipes and the water heater are scaly and curds that look like cottage cheese form on the dishes and clothes.
- Source
Hardness
- Solution
80 to 300 ppm add a water softener
Water is discolored or it stains the laundry
- Problem
The water is discolored; it stains towels, sheets, clothes and plumbing fixtures; the flavor of coffee and tea are affected.
- Source
Iron and Manganese
- Solution
0.3 to 3 ppm - Add polyphosphate followed by softener
3 to 10 ppm - install an oxidizing filter
3 to 25 ppm - chlorinate, aerate and filter
Particles in the Water
- Problem
There are particles in the water
- Source
Suspended Matter
- Solution
Add a sand filter