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From PFAs, chlorine, to heavy metals, these common water quality problems can affect the health of your home and your family.
Whether your water comes from the town, city, municipality, or a well-water source, you may have contaminants in your water. Our water sources are often riddled with heavy metals, minerals, chemicals, and microorganisms. Explore our guide, highlighting common water contaminants, and learn about each contaminant's properties and potential impacts. Continue reading to learn the top benefits of improved water quality and what you should consider when determining your water quality.
Water with high amounts of calcium and magnesium. Signs of hard water may include mineral stains, spots on glasses and silverware from the dishwasher, and decreased water pressure.
Commonly used in municipal drinking water, this chemical helps eliminate potentially harmful microorganisms found in freshwater.
This mineral found in rocks and soil gives water a brownish discoloration, resulting in unpleasant odors, bitter taste, and brown water stains.
Lead can commonly enter through drinking water through the corrosion of existing lead water service lines and lead-lined water tanks or plumbing fixtures.
(PFOAs & PFOSs) consist of many chemicals used in industrial and consumer products for heat and fluid resistance since the 1950s.
Inadequately treated water may contain coliform bacteria, legionella, giardia, and enteric viruses. The WQA recommends the use of UV water treatment systems.
Chloramines used as an disinfectant by water utilities may cause corrosion of copper and lead pipes. Since the 1930s (ppm) chloramine levels continue to increase within municipal water supplies.
From every faucet enjoy clean and pure drinking water with whole-home water purification.
With softer, mineral free water the cleaning power of your soap increases, reducing excessive use.
Eliminating heavy metals, chlorine, and fluoride from your water can improve the overall health of your skin and hair.
With water filtration you can reduce the minerals and heavy metals that could damage plumbing.
Water purification can reduce water rust, mineral, and limescale buildup in sinks, showers, etc.
Whole-home water filtration can prevent water minerals and heavy metals from damaging appliances.
According to the Department of Environmental Services, almost half New Hampshire residents get water from a private well. As of early 2022, 39% of wells in NH tested by the department exceed one or more of the limits for PFAS chemicals.
In Massachusetts, Private wells provide drinking water to more than 500,000 Massachusetts residents. A new analysis of Massachusetts public water systems by the Sierra Club finds that 70% of communities have detectable levels of the six most dangerous PFAS chemicals in their ground and surface waters.
When asking yourself about your home's water safety, you should consider what common contaminants may be polluting it. From arsenic, radon, lead, chloramines, and PFAS, these contaminants can prove to be hazardous to your water quality. Connect with our team of water experts today and have Aqualite US help you determine if your water is safe.
Not many homeowners know what water quality problems may persist within their town, city, municipality, or well water source. Even though each home has unique and individual water quality problems, you can get a baseline annual water quality report for your region directly from the EPA's website (Environmental Protection Agency). Click here and enter your town or city to view the water quality report for your region.
If your answer is NO, then consider why. Whether it's uncertainty about your water quality or your water has a foul smell or taste, you should consider some form of water filtration. Connect with our team today and have Aqualite US determine the right drinking-water and home water quality solution for you and your family.
Not many homeowners realize the costly impact poor water quality can have. If your home has hard water, the performance and longevity of your major home appliances may be impacted, resulting in costly repairs, replacements, and possible plumbing issues. Additionally, hard and mineral-rich water can also contribute to excessive soaps, and detergents use. Consider the amount of savings you could see by reducing the volume of soaps and detergents your family uses.
Aqualite US is a family-owned business and operated by the Mesquita family. We are proud to provide quality, dependable water filtration, and water purification services. Our team of technicians and installers are knowledgeable, friendly and are here to provide the best solutions for you.
