Symptoms of a Problem

Do You Need Water Treatment In Greensboro, NC

When there’s a problem with your water, Talley Water Treatment has Water Treatment solutions to solve your water quality issues. While a water test is needed to properly diagnose a water problem, you can get a pretty good idea of a problem by looking at the color of the stains on bathroom sinks and tubs. The type of plumbing you have may either diminish or intensify a problem. Plastic plumbing will disguise an acid problem and galvanized plumbing will intensify an iron problem. The information included in this article should only be used as a guide to diagnosing a water problem. Once diagnosed by a water testing professional, the appropriate solutions and water treatment systems can be explored to best resolve your problem in Greensboro, N.C. and the surrounding Triad area.

Color

Common Water Problems Our Water Treatment Systems Can Resolve

Blue or Green Stains
This usually indicates either an acid condition or a possibly an electrical grounding issue. Decaying vegetation produces carbon dioxide which produces Carbonic Acid which dissolves copper pipes and produces Copper Sulfate. Acid water will also dissolve marble sinks and tubs and may cause blonde hair to turn green.
White or Black Stains
This is usually an indication of hardness. White buildup may be calcium and black buildup may be manganese.

Hardness may show up as hard water rings in your commode, it will cause soap not to lather and, in some cases, may cause dry skin.
Red or Brown Stains
This is usually an indication of an iron or manganese problem. It will usually show up as stains on your bathroom fixtures or in your clothes. Sometimes there will be a noticeable metallic taste or smell to the water.
Smell
Smells can be quite difficult to correct. They can come from a variety of problems such as a bad pressure tank, water heater anodes, well construction issues, plumbing and venting problems, and sometimes the water itself.
Taste
Because taste is subjective, what tastes good to one person may not taste good to another. Medications may affect one’s taste and pregnant women are usually more sensitive to tastes than men. The most common taste problem usually deals with municipally treated water and Chloramine and Chlorine are the main culprits here.