How can problem water affect your home?
Municipal or city water is treated to meet the water quality guidelines established by the Environmental Protection Agency for general consumption. However, does this provide the water quality you want entering your home? In most cases, the answer is no. Treated municipal water can still cause issues, both for your home and for your family. Click on each room of the house below to learn more about water quality issues that could affect your home.
Bathroom
Chlorine & Byproducts
Skin and hair are dry and itchy, and bathing water has a characteristic “swimming pool” smell
Toxins
Many toxins are absorbed through the skin or inhaled while you bathe, and enter the bloodstream
Kitchen
Hard Water
Faucet aerators and sink sprayers are clogged with build-up, and the ice maker breaks down
Drinking Quality
Most filters leave behind contaminants, and reverse osmosis systems remove beneficial minerals
Tastes & Odors
Disinfectants used in the water treatment process can give water an unpleasant taste and smell
Toxins
Toxins, pesticides and other contaminants can harm your family, and are usually undetectable
Bacteria & Viruses
Drinking water or rinsed foods can become unsafe and threaten your health
Utility Room
Hard Water
Chalky build-up forms in water heaters, pipes and washing machines, causing maintenance problems
Chlorine & Byproducts
Weakens the fibers of clothing in the wash, and breaks down rubber gaskets and seals
Home Exterior
Hard Water
Sprinkler lines, heads and emitters clog with scale and require repair or replacement; water spots on washed cars are visible and difficult to remove
