Common Types of Contaminated Water
Advanced Water Treatment handles a wide range of water contaminants, and some are especially common in the Minnesota and Wisconsin areas. Many types of contaminated water have distinctive symptoms that can help you understand what you are dealing with. For instance, water with a reddish, rusty shade and a metallic taste is likely contaminated with iron deposits. Smelly and bad-tasting water may be caused by hydrogen sulfide deposits, while stains on silverware and shale buildup on faucets is a telltale sign of hard water. Other types of contaminated water are tougher to tell at a glance because they do not affect taste and smell, such as arsenic, chlorine, and synthetic PFAS chemicals. If you need help determining if you have contaminated water, the best path forward is professional water testing.
Smelly Water
That rotten-egg smell is a telltale sign of hydrogen sulfide in your water. It is unpleasant and may indicate deeper water quality issues. We will identify the source and eliminate the odor for good.
Bad Tasting Water
There can be many different causes for bad-tasting water, but almost all of them are some kind of contaminant. Although there can be many causes for bad-tasting water, almost all of them can be eliminated using a single tool: a reverse osmosis water filter.
Chlorine
While chlorine is often used to disinfect water, excessive chlorine can lead to long-term health effects. If you are concerned about chlorine contamination, Advanced Water Treatment can help remove it.
Hard Water
Hard water builds up rocky, chalky sediment that can clog pipes and leave behind ring stains. Advanced Water Treatment can treat hard water with reliable and affordable water softeners.
Arsenic in Water
Arsenic is a natural element that can contaminate water underground. Arsenic is tasteless and odorless, and drinking arsenic-contaminated water can lead to long-term health effects. Advanced Water Treatment can install point-of-use water filters to help keep your household arsenic-free.
Iron and Rust
Rusty orange water can be caused by iron contamination, created when water flows through iron deposits or rusty pipes. In addition to tasting terrible, rusty water can stain clothing and form scale on pipes. Advanced Water Treatment can help you deal with rusty water using reverse osmosis systems.
Contaminants
The contaminants listed above are some of the most common issues we work with, but they are far from the only ones. No matter what you are dealing with, the experienced technicians of Advanced Water Treatment are ready to help you.
PFAS
Toxic “forever chemicals” such as PFAS can leech into water from your environment. These manmade pollutants are difficult to detect without professional testing, which is where Advanced Water Treatment can help. We offer a wide range of water filters that can keep your water healthy and clean.
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Our Water Testing and Treatment Solutions
Advanced Water Treatment can help you diagnose and treat your contaminated water. Once you schedule a water testing appointment with us, our licensed technicians will travel to your home and thoroughly examine your water supply and plumbing systems to identify any issues. Once we have finished our water testing, if we identify any dangerous contaminants, we will work with you to develop a customized solution that fits your specific needs. No matter what problems you may face, Advanced Water Treatment can help return clean, filtered water to your household.
Contact Us Today
If you need help dealing with contaminated water and would like to schedule a water test, contact Advanced Water Treatment today. Our water technicians provide fast and professional testing and treatment services, and can help return clean and healthy water to your household. Contact us today at 218-348-1152, or fill out the form below, for more information and a free quote.