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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
Automatic water softener (or Automatic Filter) E-mail
A water softener (or filter) that is equipped with a clock timer, meter, or sensor which automatically initiates the backwash
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AWWA E-mail
Abbreviation for American Water Works Association. Most municipal water treatment plants hold membership in this association.
 
Back Pressure E-mail
Pressure which creates resistance against the flow of water.
 
Backflow E-mail
Flow of water in a pipe or line in a direction opposite to the normal flow; often associated with back siphonage or the flow
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Backflow Preventor E-mail
A device or system installed in a water line to stop backflow from a non-potable source.
 
Backwash E-mail
The upflow or counter-current flow of water through a filter or ion-exchange medium, lifting the mineral bed and flushing awa
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Bacteria E-mail
Unicellular microorganisms which typically reproduce by cell division. Although usually classed as plants, bacteria contain n
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Bacteriastatic E-mail
Having the ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria without destroying them. For example, silver impregnated activated carbo
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Bactericide E-mail
Any substance or agent which kills bacteria.
 
Bar E-mail
A unit of pressure. One bar equals 14.5 pounds per square inch (psi) or about 0.987 standard atmospheres.
 
Batch Operation E-mail
The utilization of ion exchange resins to treat a solution in a container wherein the removal of ions is accomplished by agit
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