Homes that use well water are more susceptible to water quality issues. Municipal water is regulated by the EPA, so it’s required to meet certain specifications. For example, iron isn’t allowed to be in the municipal water supply. Municipal water also has to be completely balanced at 7 pH.
Here in Virginia, you own the water source if it’s coming from your well. You have to be diligent to make sure that your water quality is up to par. If you don’t have good water quality, it can be very damaging to the plumbing system. Here are some potential issues you should pay attention to with your well water.
Low pH – Low pH water can be corrosive. It will actually eat away at any metal or rubber that it comes in contact with. Keep in mind, many plumbing components are made from these materials.
Iron – Iron buildup looks kind of like mud. It’s a red color that can potentially stain objects, build up, stop up faucets, damage the water heater, and create foul smells. It can cause significant damage to the plumbing system.
Water quality issues can cause premature failure of plumbing components. You’ll replace or repair things more frequently than necessary. The solution is simple: treat your water.
Of course, you can’t deal with the water while it’s still in the well or underground. You can do it once you bring it out of the well and before it’s gone into your home. Unfortunately, there’s no one size fits all water treatment solution. It will have to cater to the issue that your well water is experiencing. We’ll determine what’s in the water and then prescribe the correct solution to fix it.
There’s definitely a high return on investment when it comes to making sure you have good water quality. The cost of a water treatment or filtration system will pay for itself after preventing those unnecessary repairs.
If you want to make sure you have good quality well water, contact us online or give us a call at (540) 685-0366.
