Common Problems in Water and its Solution

Question 1

Symptoms: Hardness of Water

Answer 1

1. Scale Build-up in Pipes, Faucets, Appliances, Sinks, Tubs, and Water Heaters
2. High Soap Usage

Question 2

Causes: Hardness of Water

Answer 2

Calcium and Magnesium Dissolved in Water

Question 3

Solution: Hardness of Water

Answer 3

Water Softener

Question 4

Symptoms: Acid Water (Low pH Water)

Answer 4

Blue-Green Stains on Plumbing Fixtures, Fittings, and Pipes

Question 5

Causes: Acid Water (Low pH Water)

Answer 5

High in Dissolved Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide

Question 6

Solution: Acid Water (Low pH Water)

Answer 6

pH Water Filter that includes a Water Neutralizer

Question 7

Symptoms: Turbidity of Water

Answer 7

1. Cloudiness of Water
2. Dirty Water

Question 8

Causes: Turbidity of Water

Answer 8

Presence of Sand, Silt, and Sand in Water

Question 9

Solution: Turbidity of Water

Answer 9

Filtration

Question 10

Symptoms: Fluoride

Answer 10

1. Discoloration of Teeth
2. Bone Problems

Question 11

Causes: Fluoride

Answer 11

High Concentrations of Fluoride in Water

Question 12

Solution: Fluoride

Answer 12

1. Reverse Osmosis
2. Distillation

Question 13

Symptoms: Hydrogen Sulfide

Answer 13

1. Rotten Egg Odor in Cold and Hot Water
2. Black Greasy Stains

Question 14

Causes: Hydrogen Sulfide

Answer 14

1. Decomposing Underground Deposits of Organic Matter
2. Sewage Pollution
3. Wells located very near to Septic Systems

Question 15

Solution: Hydrogen Sulfide

Answer 15

1. Shock Chlorination
2. Oxidizing Filter
3. Continuous Chlorination and Filtration

Question 16

Symptoms: Color of Water

Answer 16

Reddish-Brown Stains on Laundry, Dishes, Utensils, Glassware, Sinks, Fixtures, and Concrete

Question 17

Causes: Color of Water

Answer 17

High in Dissolved Iron and Manganese

Question 18

Solution: Color of Water

Answer 18

1. Phosphate Treatment
2. Ion Exchange Water Softener
3. Aeration or Filtration

Question 19

Symptoms: Lead

Answer 19

Lead-Poisoning

Question 20

Causes: Lead

Answer 20

1. Pipes containing Lead
2. Lead Mining and Smelting Operations
3. Old installed Lead Pipes

Question 20

Solution: Lead

Answer 20

1. Reverse Osmosis
2. Distillation
3. Carbon Filter System

Question 21

Symptoms: Iron

Answer 21

1. Red or Brown Stains on Plumbing Fixtures such as Water Closets, Showers, and Sinks, etc.
2. Discoloration of Clothing

Question 22

Causes: Iron

Answer 22

Iron from the Rocks and Soil around the Water Source

Question 23

Solution: Iron

Answer 23

1. Water Softener
2. Oxidizing Filter

Question 24

Symptoms: Radioactive Water

Answer 24

Presence of Radioactive Substances on Water

Question 25

Causes: Radioactive Water

Answer 25

Certain Rock Types naturally contain Radioactive Elements referred to as NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials)

Question 26

Solution: Radioactive Water

Answer 26

1. Reverse Osmosis
2. Ion Exchange Water Softener
3. Carbon Filtration