Water Filtration Solutions
The following discusses potential water quality issues or concerns as well as water filtration options for residents of Kingston, MA. Whether you are on the public water supply or have your own private well, a water filtration will be able to provide you with a noticeably improved water supply to your home. There are different types of water filtration and water softener systems available. However, starting with a water test is the best way to determine the most appropriate systems for your water. Common problems we get calls for are hard water, high iron & manganese and low pH. Some other problems include radon, arsenic, PFAS and others. Notably, these are all very correctable problems.
Damaging Scale
BAD ODORS & TASTES IN YOUR WATER
There are various types of bad odors and tastes that you may experience in your water. In following, for a more complete description of these, see our article on Bad Water Odor and Taste.
Sediment & Carbon Filtration
You may notice odor and taste issues if your home is supplied by town water, typically associated with Chlorine. Chlorine is used for disinfection purposes by the town to control microorganisms including bacteria and others that may be present in the water distribution system. Carbon water filtration systems are effective at removing chlorine and the associated taste and odors that come with it. These systems can either be installed at the point of entry in your home, typically in the basement, or at a point of use for drinking water only.
High Efficiency Water Softener
WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS & WATER SOFTENERS
Dissolved Iron Staining
Water filtration systems can be installed for the removal of any of the potential causes of symptoms you may be experiencing. In following, water softeners are typically installed to remove hard water minerals (magnesium and calcium), and dissolved Iron or Manganese. Also, to remove particulate iron or manganese, a properly sized sediment filter is required. Depending on your specific water chemistry and volume usage, a properly designed system will work well.
Any water filtration system or water softener recommendation should start with a water test before an informed decision can be made. Importantly, this will identify the minerals or contaminants to be removed and their levels. Also, this will enable proper sizing of the water softener or water filter. To determine what type of water testing to have performed, call a water treatment professional or a state certified laboratory. For more on hard water see hard water USGS.
H2O Care is an established, full service water filtration and testing organization, originally formed in 1989, with offices in Middleton, Lakeville & Stow, MA & service depot in Plymouth, MA. Also, see our published articles in Water Technology Magazines at http://h2ocare.com/pub. Contact us at service@h2ocare.com or 978-777-8330.