What's In Your Water?

Many municipalities use chemicals such as chlorine or chloramines leaving foul and unpleasant odors in household water 

Small amounts of salt are natural, higher levels are not and may indicate road salt contamination, septic waste or fertilization contamination

A natural part of the microbiology of soils, insects, and warm-blooded animals coliform bacteria is the primary indicator for the presence of disease causing organisms living in water

Impedes the effectiveness of cleaning tasks from laundry and dishwashing to bathing and personal grooming. Washing clothes in hard water may cause them to appear dingy and feel rough and scratchy while also leaving spots on dishes and glasses overtime leaving them permanently etched and foggy. When bathing in hard water hair may feel sticky and look dull and can leave your skin dry and irritated. Hard water deposits also accumulate in water heaters, appliances, and inside plumbing lines causing considerable loss of efficiency and water flow.

A gas dissolved in water easily detected by a foul odor usually resembling rotten eggs.

A very troublesome mineral causing staining when found in concentrations as low as 0.3mg/L. Iron contamination will produce pesky embarrassing strains ranging from light yellow to brown or even red. Iron water may also have a metallic taste and can cause heavy build up in water pipes that can restrict water flow.

Old infrastructure and homes built before 1985 may contain lead pipes. Lead poses serious health risks when consumed.

A metal found in some rock beds it is often accompanied by Iron and Sulfur while causing black staining.

Elevated levels are generally caused by farm chemicals or lawn fertilizers and can even be a byproduct of septic saturation. Nitrates can pose dangerous health risks especially in infants.

A toxic element found naturally occurring in soil and bedrock, high amounts can lead to serious health issues.