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If you've ever noticed rusty orange or blue/green stains in your sinks, tubs or toilets, or an unpleasant smell in your water, you are among the many afflicted with problem water. Find out what causes problem water and how to fix it.

There are many other elements and characteristics which can cause water problems. If you have a question about a specific topic, browse the categories in our FAQ or e-mail inquiry@h2odoctors.com.
FAQ
FAQ
My water has a terrible odor, similar to rotten eggs. E-mail

This is typically caused by sulfur in the water. There are two forms of sulfurs that can appear in water: hydrogen sulfide gas, and sulfate salt. Hydrogen sulfide can have a rotten egg smell & taste. Hydrogen sulfide can also be responsible for tarnished silverware and yellow or black stains on kitchen or bathroom fixtures and can cause pipe corrosion.

Hydrogen sulfide is corrected by an oxidizing method that will remove contaminants from water through a chemical reaction. Aerating is the process of exposing water to pure oxygen. The oxidation process is designed to convert the hydrogen sulfide gas to a solid that can be mechanically removed.

The “Rotten Egg” odor can also be the result of sulfur reducing bacteria. (SRB’s) Although they don’t present a health risk, SRB’s can result in odor, staining, & mechanical problems throughout the plumbing and related appliances. The most common way to treat for SRB’s is with extended exposure to bactericidal levels of chlorine. Unique cases may require pH adjustments and contact times in excess of 48 hours.
 
Why does my water look clear yet stain my fixtures a rusty orange color? E-mail
There are different types of iron found in water that cause different problems. Ferrous iron is clear iron that may have an off taste that will cause rust staining when it has an opportunity to come into contact with oxygen. This type of iron can sometimes be filtered through a water softener. If the iron is above a certain level, a softener will not be able to remove it. This level is determined through a water analysis.

Another type of iron found in our area is ferric iron. This type of iron has an orange appearance and sometimes may also be filtered through a water softener if the iron level is not excessive.

A third type of iron staining can result from an iron reducing bacteria. Although not a health concern, iron bacteria can result in staining and mechanical problems with several appliances. This type of contaminant must be eliminated with chlorine or other bactericidal water conditioning technologies.

When dealing with a higher level of iron, an iron filter is required. This piece of equipment is installed prior to the water softener and works independently of the water softener. Water Doctors installs an iron filter system called the Iron Curtain. It is designed to treat the water for both iron and odor.
 
Water Coolers/Water Chillers E-mail
Would you like clean healthy drinking water while at work? Water Doctors now offers a brand new, cutting edge “bottle-less” cooler for your office. It will provide clean, filtered water that is heated, chilled or at room temperature without the hassle and expense of those big heavy bottles!
 
What is the maintenance on a Reverse Osmosis System? E-mail
We recommend that you change 2 out of the 3 filters once a year. The quick-connect cartridges are sold as a pair for around $70. Every 10-12 years it is recommended to change the membrane of the system.
 
I buy bottled water, isn’t that good enough? E-mail
Not necessarily. The truth of the matter is that bottled water must only meet regular tap water standards which means you could be paying a premium for water you could get at home practically free. There are some bottled waters that are filtered and purified but if you were ever to calculate the total water expense you’d suddenly be quite pleased with how cheap gas is! You can eight (8) 16 ounce bottles out of a gallon and so at an average of $1.00 each that’s a whopping $8 a gallon! Whereas with one of our drinking water systems you’d pay about $0.25/gallon and you could easily use that water to make tea or coffee, soups, juices and whatever else you’d like. Try that with bottled water and you’d run out of money in a hurry!
 
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