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Sharpwater breaks down Common Water Problems

COMMON PROBLEMS CHART

Common Problems	Symptoms	Treatment	Solution
Iron Caused by water passing through iron-bearing strata in the earth or water standing in iron pipes. 3 types Clear Water Iron Red Water Iron Bacterial Iron Measured in parts per million	Causes staining on sinks, clothing and linens Scale in pipes and water-using appliances Makes water and water-using beverages look and smell bad	Have your water tested by our qualified sales representative.	Clear Water Iron Water Conditioner Red Water Iron Water Conditioner with Red Iron Filter Possible other solutions Exchange Tanks Metered Water Service
Hard Water Caused by water passing through rock formations and picking up calcium and magnesium. Measured in grains per gallon (gpg) Soft Water: <1 gpg Slightly Hard: 1 - 3.5 gpg Moderately Hard: 3.5 - 7 gpg Hard: 7 - 10.5 gpg Very Hard: > 10.5 gpg	Clogs pipes Water heaters operate inefficiently Increased maintenance on all water-using appliances Creates bathtub ring Forms "scum" on shower walls Clogs skin and pores Clings to hair Makes house cleaning difficult	Have your water tested by our qualified sales representative.	Water Conditioner Exchange Tanks Metered Water
Acid Water Caused by water passing through hard rock such as granite or marble Ph scale Neutral = 7 Alkaline > 7 Acidic < 7	Corrode water-using appliances Cause blue-green stains on plumbing fixtures Eat away chrome faucets, fittings and pipes Etch china and glassware	Have your water tested by our qualified sales representative.	Slightly Acidic Water Conditioner with neutralizer Reverse Osmosis Exchange Tanks Extreme Conditions Water Conditioner with chemical feed system Reverse Osmosis Exchange Tanks
Taste and Odor Caused by chlorine decaying organic matter dissolved gases or minerals Presence of hydrogen sulfide	Odor and taste may become very objectionable to certain individuals No physical problems in the home	Have your water tested by our qualified sales representative.	Taste and Odor Water Conditioner with Activated Carbon Filter Single faucet filter Reverse Osmosis System Hydrogen Sulfide Water Conditioner with Iron Filter Chemical Feed Pump with Turbidity Filter
Turbidity Dirt or suspended materials in your water	Clog small water bearing openings Cause wear on valves, seats and washers	Have your water tested by our qualified sales representative.	Water Conditioner with Cartridge Filter Water Conditioner with Neutralizer Water Conditioner with Sediment Filter

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