Problem Water?

At Culligan, treating problem well water is our specialty. After an “in home” water analysis of your water supply, we can recommend the appropriate equipment to meet your needs.

Listed below are some of the most common problems associated with well water. They can all be totally removed with our line of Culligan equipment.

Common problems with private well water supplies

Microbiological Contamination

• The most important consideration in any water supply is whether or not it is same or potable.
• Contaminated water can result in sickness or worse
• Bacteria, Viruses and Cysts

Hardness

• Scale deposits in pipes, and water heaters
• Excessive energy use
• Premature failure of appliances and water heaters
• Poor or graying laundry results
• High soap and chemical usage, dry skin

Iron

• Reddish, brown stains on fixtures, porcelain, cooking utensils, appliances and laundry
• Disagreeable metallic taste
• Water coloured – either when drawn or after sitting

Manganese

• Dark brown to black stains on fixtures
• Laundry stained black, unpleasant taste

Hydrogen Sulfide H2S

• Rotten egg odor and obnoxious taste
• Very corrosive in both water and air

Chlorides

• Bad salty taste
• Very corrosive, leaves deposits on fixtures

Turbidity

• Cloudy or hazy water with poor laundry results
• Spotting or sediment

Tannins

• Yellow to brownish color
• May interfere with the removal of iron

Nitrates

• Danger sign of harmful bacteria
• Can cause serious illness (“Blue Baby Syndrome”) in infants

Acidity and Low Ph

• Corrosive and unhealthy for plants

Alkalinity or High Ph

• Corrosive and can cause dry skin

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

• Bad taste with spotting and residue on fixtures, surfaces and dishware
• Possible of laxative effect in the water

Request your FREE in home water analysis today!