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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 Water Vocabulary
Water Terms
AAMI Grade Water E-mail
Water meeting quality standards established by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation and used mainly
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Absolute Filter Rating E-mail
Filter rating meaning that 99.9 % (or essentially all) of the particles larger than a specified micron rating will be trapped
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Absorbate E-mail
Any substance that is or can be absorbed. The liquid, gas or solid substance which is absorbed as molecules, atoms, or ions.
 
Absorption E-mail
The process in which one substance penetrates into the body of another substance, termed the absorbent. An example is the abs
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Absorption E-mail
The physical process occurring when liquids, gases, or suspended matters adhere to the surfaces of, or in the pores of, an ab
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Acid E-mail
A substance which releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water. Most acids will dissolve the common metals and will react w
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Acidity E-mail
The quantitative capacity of a water or water solution to neutralize an alkali or base. It is usually measured by titration w
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Activated Alumina E-mail
A medium made by treating aluminum ore so that it becomes porous and highly adsorptive. Activated alumina will remove several
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Activated Carbon E-mail
A water treatment medium, found in block, granulated, or powdered form, which is produced by heating carbonaceous materials,
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Activated Silica E-mail
A negatively charged colloidal substance generally formed by combining a dilute sodium silicate solution with a dilute acidic
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Adsorbent E-mail
A water treatment medium, usually solid, capable of the absorption of liquids, gases, and/or suspended matter. Activated alum
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