How can problem water affect your home?
When water is sourced from a private well, it is your responsibility as the well owner to take care of any well water problems and ensure that your water is safe. Well water problems vary by region and by individual well, and can range from unsightly staining, to damaging scale build-up or corrosion, to toxic contaminants. Click on each room of the house below to learn more about well water problems that can affect your home.
Bathroom
Toxins
Many toxins are absorbed through the skin or inhaled while you bathe, and enter the bloodstream
Acidic Water
Blue-green staining discolors sinks and showers, and faucets and fixtures corrode
Kitchen
Hard Water
Faucet aerators and sink sprayers are clogged with build-up, and the ice maker breaks down
Iron & Staining
Rusty or grayish staining discolors sinks and the inside of the dishwasher
Drinking Quality
Most filters leave behind contaminants, and reverse osmosis systems remove beneficial minerals
Tastes & Odors
Sulfur causes drinking and cooking water to smell and have an unpleasant taste
Toxins
Cooked or rinsed foods absorb pesticides, industrial contaminants, and other toxins
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
Iron & Staining
Discolors laundry a gray or rusty color, and can sometimes cause laundry to look “tie-died”
Tannins & Color
Discolors laundry a brownish color, and causes clothing to take on an earthy odor
Acidic Water
Pipes and plumbing develop pinhole leaks, and water heaters corrode and require repairs
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
Iron & Staining
Rusty, difficult to remove stains appear on sidewalks and the exterior walls of your home
