Common Well Water Issues

How’s your well water?

Whether you own a home with a well water supply or are considering installing a well, it’s important to be informed on how to keep your home water safe for consumption. The quality of well water depends on the well, and contaminants can make your water smell bad, taste bad, stain your clothing, and more. Learn about common well water issues here, and then work with your Aqua Systems expert to choose a home water system that decontaminates your water so you never have to worry. 

 

 

Problems well water can cause

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Hard water

Most well water is hard, meaning it has elevated calcium and magnesium content. Hard water can cause dry hair, dry skin, and flaky, itchy scalp, as well as leave rust-colored water stains in your sink and shower.

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Smelly water

If your well water smells like rotten eggs, it’s likely due to hydrogen sulfide gas. Sulfur bacteria is generally not harmful, but it’s a good idea to get your water tested to be sure other bacteria (such as E. coli) aren’t present.

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Cloudy water

If there is structural damage in your well, rainwater can run into your water supply, causing foggy or cloudy water at the tap. Cloudy water can also be the result of air bubbles created when cold air mixes with your water supply.

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Bad tasting water

If your well water comes from a lake or a river, it could become contaminated by algae blooms, resulting in dirty tasting water. Algae blooms can also cause gastrointestinal issues and dizziness. Other contaminants like chlorine and pesticides can cause a metallic water taste.

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Frequent or acute illness

Bacteria and viruses can enter your well water from the source (ground water, lakes, rivers) and cause real health issues, especially for children, people who are pregnant, elderly people, and people with compromised immune systems.

Test your basic water quality for free

Aqua Systems of Tallahassee has the advantage of being owned by Ackuritlabs, Inc., a State Certified,
Nationally Accredited Environmental Testing Laboratory. Ackuritlabs, Inc. offers a variety of testing
services from a basic microbiological test for bacterial safety of drinking water to more comprehensive
chemical testing packages.
Free sample kits are available for pick up in our laboratory or call us today and we can recommend
appropriate containers and advise on best sampling techniques.

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Maintaining your well

Well water is essentially a private water supply, meaning you can skip the water bill, but the maintenance and upkeep is your responsibility instead of a local municipality. Without a water treatment system in place, you should have your well water tested each year to ensure no dangerous contaminants are present. But there’s an easier way to ensure you have clean, clear, safe water for your whole home. 

After a quick test of your well water, your Aqua Systems expert can help you find the system you need. That includes multi-chambered systems that can treat multiple minerals and contaminants at once. Let’s perfect your well water together.