What is Problem Water?

Problem water can have many forms. Odors, iron staining, black manganese staining, rotten egg smells, and contaminants that are unhealthy to consume or cook with. Primarily, problems of more unique natures come from private well systems. These include residential homes located in the countryside away from a source such as a city-run supply system.

Most private well issues are geographically dependent. Some areas near the Stockton delta waterways have very high levels of iron and manganese, east of Modesto are high nitrates, manganese, and sulfide issues. Every well is different, and that is why one of our trained technicians should be consulted. Fortunately, all these issues are fixable with the proper application of equipment. This will provide safe, delicious drinking and cooking water, as well as protect your home and appliances from damage and premature failure.

Liquid Solutions Inc. is a California Department of Public Health Certified treatment and distribution operator #28557 & 39884? This means we are certified to treat and monitor small and medium municipal water systems all the way down to a single well on your property.

Call and we can discuss your issues, provide recommendations for the first steps in solving those problems, and how to fix them safely and effectively using the best equipment and methods in the industry.

Common Problems People Have With Their Water

Manganese, Iron, and Sulfur

In many areas of the valley, especially areas in and with water supplied from the Stockton Delta, Manganese, iron, and sulfur is a constant menace. The common side effects of water like this going through a home are a strong sulfur odor, which is a similar smell to rotten eggs, a brown or red color appearing in toilets or faucets, often resulting in hardened rings, and a strange-looking brown color when washing clothes which is especially prevalent in the presence of bleach. These are only the most common side effects and many others are possible. It's important to note that while these problems are common they are completely fixable with the right equipment. While we always recommend ordering water testing through us in order to ensure the right system is assigned to you for your needs, in the vast majority of cases like this, a system called a Green Sans system is employed. This system takes advantage of an element called Potassium Permagnate which in conjunction with our equipment will remove these elements from your water. Contact our office for info on a free consultation.

Hard Water

By far the most common problem facing people all over the valley is the prevalence of hard water. This is a symptom of the city supply being unable to keep up with the influx of new people being both born and moved into the valley. As a result, cities have been getting their water from different sources, the most common being rivers and different wells around the valley. These sources naturally contain more elements such as iron, calcium, and other minerals which make the water especially hard. One of the most common effects of this is a dramatic increase in the calcification of glassware, faucets, and shower doors. Another symptom is the premature breaking or seizing up of ice makers, water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines, and any other equipment in the presence of water. The last most common issue is the continual drying out of your skin and hair. Those with sensitive skin or hair will find this especially frustrating as it tends to compound in its effects over time as it builds in your pipes. This problem is the most common we deal with and is easily fixed with a water softening and conditioning system which will remove the elements causing this irritation.

Deep water well set up, country side construction. Drilled draw well with pressure switch

Well and City Supply Contaminants

In some special cases, people can have very specific containments in their water due to previous contamination from in the recent past such as sewage drainage, old pesticides, and old pasture fields, among many other variables. In these cases is highly advised to receive water testing through us in order to understand exactly what type of containments you will be fighting with your system. If a case is special enough, a custom-built system that may favor one element over another or may have another element added to it in order to ensure the full functionality of the unit may be employed. These cases are special but are not difficult. With recent tests done, any problem can be met and defeated with a coordinated plan crafted by our technicians.

Nitrates

Nitrates are essentially old fertilizers that have begun to leach into well water supplies after years of sinking into the ground. These nitrates are extremely harmful due to the fact they are derived from fertilizers long banned or no longer widely used due to either being supplanted by something more effective or environmentally friendly. It's important to note that while this is common in wells, it is also present in city supplies due to water being supplied from wells to supplement city supplies. East Modesto for example has major issues with nitrates. These nitrates are dangerous but are easily stopped with the proper equipment.

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