Some of the biggest issues of well water include:

·        AESTHETIC SUBSTANCES - Mostly harmless contaminants such as  sulphur, iron and manganese that cause taste, color, staining and odor problems.

·        SEDIMENT - Solid particles that settle out over a period of time.

·        HARDNESS - A common water quality problem caused by dissolved calcium and magnesium (limestone) in water. Hard water causes scaling of pipes and hot water heaters, plumbing fixtures, etc. It makes cleaning and laundering more difficult.

·        COLOR - Yellow or brown colors by the leaching of decaying vegetative matter found in soil.

·        TASTE AND ODORS - Musty, earthy or woody taste and odors found in groundwater.

·        SULPHUR - A naturally occurring objectionable substance which contributes a "rotten egg" like odor to drinking water and is also known to be very corrosive to plumbing products and materials.

·        ACIDITY AND ALKALINITY - Acidity and alkalinity is commonly measured as pH. Neutral pH is 7.0, while an acid pH is below 7.0 and an alkaline pH is above 7.0. Extreme ranges in pH may cause water to be corrosive, unpalatable and objectionable.

·        TURBIDITY - Turbidity is suspended matter (particles) found in water that gives a cloudy or opaque appearance. Sand, silt, clay, colloidal and related material contribute to turbidity. Heavy turbidity levels are also used as an indicator of possible sewage contamination.

·        TRIHALOMETHANES (THMs) - THMs are the first organic chemicals regulated by the SDWA. THMs are a byproduct of the chlorine disinfection process. THMs are formed when chlorine reacts with other organic compounds in water. THMs are known carcinogens and have been linked to bladder cancer.

·        MICROBIOLOGICAL PATHOGENS - Waterborne organisms that are known to cause disease in humans. Common waterborne pathogens include fecal coliform, dysentery, cholera, hepatitis and microbial cysts such as Crytosporidium and Giardia Lamblia.

·        RADIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCES - Radium and its related cousins may be found in groundwater supplies. They are known cancer causing substances in humans. Radium exposure is through drinking and cooking while radon exposure is normally through inhalation. They are both regulated by the SDWA.

·        CHLORIDES - Saltwater intrusion into wells can cause an increase in chlorides. The water will have a salty taste and is corrosive to pipes and plumbing fixtures. High levels can lead to hypertension. SDWA safe level is below 250 ppm.

These substances may not necessarily be in your water but you should have your water tested by a qualified laboratory to be sure.  Ecowater Systems has been servicing the Treasure Coast area from Palm Beach to Sebastian for 30 years, and dealing with well water issues has always been our strong suit.  Our premium salt products, water softening systems and well drilling services are a direct result of providing the complete package of solutions when it comes to well water.  Your water doesn’t have to be your worst enemy, Ecowater Systems are the water specialists that can make well water better than ever.  This doesn’t mean you will have to pay a monthly water usage bill, but make a small investment to have Peter's Water Treatment & Irrigation Specialists, an Ecowater company; maintain, purify and control your well water system to get the best possible results for daily use. 

Call us, or visit our Salt Delivery page, to find out about our affordable Salt Deliveries, a service that includes checking your well water filters to ensure that the filter is in good shape for water use and much more.