WHAT IS IN YOUR WATER?
Monitoring your home’s water quality on a regular basis is a must for any homeowner. After all, this is the water that you and your family are using for drinking, bathing and a variety of other activities – and anything below the proper quality might cause havoc for their health. In fact, the National Ground Water Association says that homeowners must have their water tested for contaminants – both mineral (like iron, calcium or nitrates) and pathological (like bacteria or viruses).
Here are some of the most common problems when it comes to contaminants in the water supply.
We Monitor The Bacteria In Your Water
Several water-borne bacteria such as total coliform occur in parts of nature such as insects, soil or vegetation. Typically, they do not pose any threat to both people and pets. However, if they enter the water supply, they can cause severe contamination, and even lead to the development of harmful bacteria such as E. coli. Make sure to hire professional water testing and water filtration services in Charlotte NC to learn more.
High Iron Levels
While iron is not regarded as a major contaminant, too much iron in water can make it hard, which can be hard for skin and hair health, and can even affect the taste of food if it is used for cooking. If your water supply has excess iron in it, it might smell like spoiled eggs, and cause a host of physical damage such as rust stains in tubs or sinks, brownish-red spots on clothes, and slimy pipes and buckets. We can help find the source of the problem and plug it, and even offer extra filtration options for filtering out the extra iron.
High Manganese & Calcium Levels
Manganese and Calcium are two very important minerals for human development and health. However, it is not ideal for them to be present in the water supply. There are several studies that have linked exposure to high levels of manganese with neurological issues among children, the elderly and those with liver issues. Manganese can also make water taste metallic and lead to black stains in linens, showers, sinks and tubs.
Excess Calcium on the other hand, can lead to water becoming “hard,” which reduces the effectiveness of detergents. Furthermore, bathing in hard water can lead to product buildup, which can dramatically affect your skin and hair quality. Some of the best water comes from wells, we suggest looking into charlotte NC well drilling services
Unbalanced pH Levels
Water can tend to have an unbalanced pH at times. This happens when it picks up certain elements in its journey. For example, if the water is flowing through a rocky area with extra limestone, that can greatly increase its alkalinity. Or if the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere is high, that can lead to chemical runoff, which may increase the water’s acidity levels. If your water supply has a lower-than-ideal pH level, you may see signs such as a slippery touch, rust stains, corrosion and a sour taste. Similarly, if your water supply has a higher-than-ideal pH level, you may see signs such as mineral scale formation on fixtures and showers, sediments in your water heater tank, and a bitter taste.
At Brown Well Supply Charlotte NC, we help homeowners in the local area avoid such sticky situations, where water contaminants can pose a serious threat to the health of you and your family.
Specialized Testing
We have tie-ups with state-certified laboratories. All you need to do is deliver us a sample of the water in your water supply, and our labs will test it for contaminants. We offer highly specialized reports on problems that may be exclusive to the area you live in – problems that might not be an issue elsewhere.
Custom Home Water Filtration Systems
No matter how small the number of contaminants your water may have, it can cause huge problems with the passage of time. Once we have tested your water, our technicians will help create a custom water filtration system that will prevent any and all contamination issues that you are currently or potentially facing.
Looking for a fix to your water supply problems? Contact Brown Well Services & Supply today! We offer a variety of water filtration systems to meet your needs.