Central Florida Water Problems

In Central Florida there are numeral common water problems that can be identified by smelling, tasting, or observing the residue left behind in water. However, there are many more possible problems that have no flavor, odor, or taste including toxic substances. They must be tested by an experienced and knowledgeable water treatment service in order to be assessed accurately.

Sci-Chem, LLC's staff is trained to perform a comprehensive water test to ensure, clarity, purity and overall safety in your home or business water supply. 

acidwater

Acid Water

Looks like blue/green stains on fixtures.
Water, by its nature, wants to dissolve a little of everything it touches. Acid water begins to form as rain comes into contact with pollutants in the atmosphere and forms carbonic acid. Acid water cannot be detected by odor, color, or taste in water but its symptoms are very apparent in the home. If copper plumbing is present, acid water can cause blue/green stains on plumbing fixtures and can dissolve chrome faucets, fittings, and pipes. You are actually seeing part of your copper pipes lying in the bottom of the sink and/or tub. Acid water can also etch china and glass wear and corrode water-using appliances.

 

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algae

Algae/Bacteria/Mold

Bad Taste, Probable Odor
Different forms of organic (living matter) can cause your water to taste bad, often imparting a grassy, musty, or earthy odor. Sometimes these issues have proven to be meaningful clues to health risks such as dangerous bacteria.

 

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hardwater

Hard Water

Looks Like Scale Build Up On Fixtures
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, 85% of the United States has Hard Water. In Central Florida hard water is formed when water flows through the lime rock in our Karst topography and dissolves calcium and magnesium carrying it into our homes. These minerals bind with metal, reducing the efficiency of hot water heaters and causing excessive wear to our water using appliances. Hard minerals also bind with soap and detergents to create “soap scum” that sticks to shower walls and fixtures making them difficult to keep clean. Soap scum also binds to our clothing – dulls the colors and causes premature textile wear. Worst of all, soap scum sticks to our skin and hair causing dry, itchy skin and lifeless, unruly hair.

 

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hydrogensulfide

Odor

Smells Like Rotten Eggs
Hydrogen sulfide or “sulfur” tastes and smells like rotten eggs. It is a gas created by decaying vegetation and oil deposits beneath the earth’s surface. Water with hydrogen sulfide discolors coffee, tea, and other beverages and ruins the flavor of cooked food. It is particularly obnoxious in the shower often making the entire house smell foul. Hydrogen Sulfide in water is very aggressive and can dissolve plumbing metals such as iron, steel, copper, and brass and any exposed metal parts in washing machines and other water using appliances. It darkens and discolors silverware; copper, and brass cook wear and utensils.

 

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iron water

Iron

Visible Stains, Possible Metallic Or Bitter Taste
Iron water is created when water dissolves iron-bearing rocks. Because iron is the fourth most abundant element on earth it can be found in all types of water supplies, especially on the East Coast of the U.S. It can also be caused, usually temporarily, by water standing in iron pipes. Iron stains sinks, clothing, and linens, and it can form scale on pipes and water using appliances. It makes water look, smell, and taste bad. Iron is found in several forms: ferric (red water), ferrous (clear water), organically complexed with tannins, and colloidal (the color does not settle at the bottom of a glass). Iron bacteria often feed on iron leaving a stringy, slimy, or mucus substance along the walls of a toilet tank. Manganese enters water when dissolved from the earth’s crust. Although not prevalent in North Florida water, this inorganic compound does show up in some local wells. It causes a brownish/black staining and adds a bitter taste to water. Detergents do not remove these stains and use of chlorine and other alkaline products such as sodium carbonate can intensify the stains. Manganese bacteria feed on this element and also may cause problems. Although harmless, manganese bacteria can form gelatinous growths that may plug pipes or break free in “slugs” of dirty, iron-laden water with unpleasant tastes, odors and staining in laundry.

 

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turbidity

Turbidity

Looks Like Murky or Milky Water
Turbidity is simply dirt or other suspended soils such as dissolved lime rock or silica or run-off of other organic matter into water supplies. These solids cause a cloudy or milky appearance. In addition to looking unpleasant they can clog small water openings and cause wear on plumbing valves, seats, and washers. While these particles are generally invisible to the naked eye when only a few are present they are sometimes prolific enough to clog a water pipe.

 

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color

Color

Non-Clear, Non-Appealing Color

Water is as much a "personal" thing as it is a necessity at times. We all need it to survive, but we are still very put off by bad tasting water. Central Florida's water can be a challenge in the taste category at times. NOt to worry... Sci Chem knows exactly how to deal with bad tasting waterand has been for many years in Central Florida.

At times people will compalin about their water being "earthy or musty tasting. These types of complaints are usually the result of compounds released vegetation decays into the water and it frequently means algae is present in he water. This is not a health issue, but it is absolutely unpleasant to deal with.

A metallic taste to your water can mean that metals like iron, copper, manganese or zinc are present in your water. There are numerous reasons what you will taste metal in your drinking water, so asking a an honest and experienced professional watr softening company in Central Florida is imperative.

 

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taste

Taste

Foul tasting due to a number of reasons

Water is as much a "personal" thing as it is a necessity at times. We all need it to survive, but we are still very put off by bad tasting water. Central Florida's water can be a challenge in the taste category at times. NOt to worry... Sci Chem knows exactly how to deal with bad tasting waterand has been for many years in Central Florida.

At times people will compalin about their water being "earthy or musty tasting. These types of complaints are usually the result of compounds released vegetation decays into the water and it frequently means algae is present in he water. This is not a health issue, but it is absolutely unpleasant to deal with.

A metallic taste to your water can mean that metals like iron, copper, manganese or zinc are present in your water. There are numerous reasons what you will taste metal in your drinking water, so asking a an honest and experienced professional watr softening company in Central Florida is imperative.

 

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