| Approximately 15% of homeowners in this country | | | | sulfide gas. A soapy smell may mean that chemicals in |
| are not hooked up to a public water supply and must | | | | your septic tank are leaking and contaminating the |
| employ the use of a private well. Unlike a city or | | | | well water. |
| municipality water supply, household wells are not | | | | You can clearly see why it is a necessity to make |
| subject to the rigorous EPA testing and standards. | | | | sure you have a water filtration system in place if |
| Well water can contain a high amount of naturally | | | | your household uses well water. These filtration |
| occurring minerals such as magnesium, iron and | | | | systems can remove all harmful minerals, bacteria and |
| calcium, as well as harmful bacteria. If your well water | | | | chemicals before the water reaches the tap. It is |
| has a cloudy appearance, it could mean an abundance | | | | important that a water filtration system remove all |
| of sediment has entered your water supply. | | | | harmful contaminates while leaving the minerals |
| Excessive magnesium or calcium can form a scummy | | | | essential to human health in the supply. |
| buildup and leave everything the water touches with | | | | Well water filtration systems must be able to |
| a slimy feeling. Green stains on faucets and metallic | | | | remove organic and inorganic bacteria and |
| fixtures indicate high acidity, while brown or red stains | | | | contaminates that cause unpleasant odor. These |
| are the telltale sign of a high dissolved iron content. | | | | systems can remove hydrogen sulfide, iron, chlorine, |
| If you notice your well water tastes salty, it could | | | | and other heavy metals and bacteria. |
| mean that excess minerals have entered the water | | | | Home based water filtration and purification systems |
| supply, giving the water a high sodium content. If | | | | come in a variety of styles. Some are under the sink |
| your water tastes soapy, it is most likely due to the | | | | units, which filter the water before it reaches the |
| dissolved alkaline minerals. A metallic taste means | | | | tap, while faucet-based units can purify the water as |
| your water has a either a high acidity or high iron | | | | it is coming out of the tap. For household well water, |
| content, while a chemical taste could indicate that | | | | it is recommended to have a water treatment |
| your water has been contaminated with pesticides or | | | | system in place before the water reaches the house. |
| other chemicals. | | | | This ensures your water is safe as it travels through |
| Sometimes, well water can have an unpleasant odor | | | | the plumbing and doesn't sedimentary build-up on the |
| to it, causing you to realize something is wrong | | | | pipes. |
| before you can see or taste the problem. If the | | | | If you use a well for your household water, make |
| water has a musty or earthy odor, it could mean | | | | sure you have a filtration system in place. It will |
| that organic material is decaying and entering the | | | | ensure your health and safety, as well as improve |
| supply. A rotten egg smell is indicative of hydrogen | | | | the taste and smell of your water. |