by Kevin Eslinger | Jul 17, 2024 | Water Basics
Quick Answer: Why Does My Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs and Sulfur? Sulfur smell comes from hydrogen sulfide gas or sulfate-reducing bacteria. If only cold water smells, it’s bacteria or poor aeration. Both hot and cold indicates hydrogen sulfide in your supply....
by Kevin Eslinger | Dec 29, 2022 | Water Basics
Have you ever opened your tap for a drink or wanted to do the dishes and noticed your water smelled like chlorine? Although the smell of chlorine in water isn’t uncommon, it may be unpleasant. Rest assured, having chlorine in your water is a good thing. In fact,...
by Kevin Eslinger | Dec 29, 2022 | Water Basics
Quick Answer Why Is My Drinking Water Cloudy? Cloudy water results from air bubbles caused by pressure changes in pipes, more common in winter, or sediment like clay, silt, manganese, iron, or algae. For air bubbles, let water sit until bubbles escape or turn your...
by Kevin Eslinger | Nov 4, 2022 | Water Basics
The state of your home’s water will determine the life span of your water-based appliances, the cleanliness of your laundry and the level of agitation soap will need to foam properly. When the water in your home is giving you issues with these aspects, you may...
by Kevin Eslinger | Aug 10, 2022 | Water Basics
Quick Answer: Is Iron in My Drinking Water Harmful? Iron in water poses no significant health effects according to the EPA and can even be beneficial in small amounts. However, it causes rusty discoloration, metallic taste, clogged plumbing, and nearly...
by Kevin Eslinger | Oct 13, 2021 | Water Basics
Whether you’ve been noticing an increase in your monthly bills or you’re looking for a way to save some extra money, learning how to reduce your water consumption is a great place to start. You might find it surprising how many different ways there are to cut down on...
