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Whole House Water Filtration Solutions

Whole house water filtration systems come in various types and sizes to address the potential water quality issues experienced in well water and town water in Wakefield and other parts of New England. Both matching the right technology and sizing the system to meet the water usage demands of your home is key after analyzing water test results.  Additionally, a professionally plumbed system is critical as well as maintenance of the system throughout the years to optimize the useful life and proper functioning of your new equipment as it processes thousands of gallons of water every month.

While symptoms of water quality issues such as bad odors & taste, staining of laundry, bathroom fixtures, etc. are indicators of problems, the preferred starting point is to get a water test to identify the minerals or contaminants in the water and at what quantity they exist.  This will lead to an effective system recommendation and route to providing your home with excellent water quality.

WATER SOFTENERS FOR HARD WATER, IRON & MANGANESE

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Water Softener & Sediment Filter

A water softener is a type of whole house water filtration system that is designed for removing hard water minerals (magnesium & calcium) as well as dissolved iron and manganese from the water. Water is considered “hard” when it contains higher levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium. It makes cleaning clothing more difficult, creates streaking on dishes and glasses, and makes cleaning your hair and skin well a challenge.  Hard water can also damage your home’s piping distribution system if not corrected. There are high efficiency filtration solutions that will condition your water by removing these minerals through the proven ion exchange water softening process.

WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS – OTHER ISSUES

POINT OF ENTRY FILTERS

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Sediment & Carbon Filtration

In situations where there is high water usage and the use of cartridge filters doesn’t make sense, a point of entry system may be the solution. These systems do not require the frequency of change-outs that cartridge filters do and have the ability to automatically clean themselves, extending the life of the media inside the tank. Another example would be if your town supplied water is high in chlorine and you wish to eliminate it from your water supply, a point of entry carbon water filter will have enough capacity to last much longer and also remove more of the chlorine due to longer “contact time” that the water has with the filter.

CHLORINE SMELL & TASTE IN WATER CHLORINE SMELL AND TASTE IN WATER in Wakefield, MA

Another cause of this fishy bad smell may be the combination of chlorine and ammonia which together create a compound called Chloramine. This is often used to disinfect public water sources (as a substitute for chlorine) and can sometimes produce an unpleasant aroma in your water. Surface water sources, such as reservoirs contain organic matter that, when combined with chlorine at the water treatment plant, can cause by-product compounds called Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids. These have proven to be a health threat, and as such, many towns have switched to Chloramine to avoid this. For more on Chloramine see the link at: EPA Chloramine.  Whole house water filtration systems will correct this annoying water quality issue.

FISHY, MUSTY SMELL & TASTE IN WATER  Fix fishy water smell Burlington MA

If you’re noticing this bad odor in your water in the summertime, it is likely being caused by algae blooms. Lakes and reservoirs often see an increase in algae blooming on the surface of the water when there is plenty of warmth and direct sunlight. Although water treatment facilities remove the algae from the water, the particles that cause the fishy bad odor can sometimes be detected by people who are sensitive to musty or mildew like smells. The presence of these particles do not pose any direct threat to your health, but if you are on a public water supply, you may want to contact the water division of your town and get an explanation from them.

Starting with a water test will lead to a solution to greatly improve your water quality.

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H2O Care is an established full service water filtration and testing organization, originally formed in 1989, based in Middleton, MA with an additional office in Stow, MA.  See our published articles in Water Technology Magazines at http://h2ocare.com. Contact us at [email protected] or  800-539-1100.    
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