We will be more than happy to assist you in solving your water quality and treatment issues including salt water wells (www.purifiner.com):
Hard Water
Water that contains calcium and magnesium ions that cause the water to form scale on hot water surfaces and reverse osmosis membranes. Hardness also diminishes the effectiveness of cleaning products by depleting their active ingredients just to clean the water first. Many cleaning products contain water softening agents. Using soft water will allow you to switch to more environmentally friendly substitutes.
Iron
Water bearing iron causes red to brown staining on fixtures and water contact surfaces. Red staining is usually an indication of dissolved or free iron in the water. This type of iron can also impart a metallic odour to the water. A brown film that can be brushed away indicates iron that is precipitated or in the solid form is present in the water.
Manganese
Water that bares a substantial amount of manganese can cause a grey to black stain to occur on water contact surfaces.
Sulphide (Sulfide or Sulfide)
The presents of sulphide or sulphur in water can be detected by a faint to strong rotten egg or lit match odour that disappears on standing. usually as the sulphide level in ground water increases the dissolved metal content diminishes.
Sulphate
Water bearing high sulphates can cause a green / blue staining in conjunction with copper. It may also cause a cathartic effect when consumed by individuals with a sensitivity to sulphates.
Bacteria
Water that contains high amounts of bacteria can be detrimental to health and may also impart objectionable odours to water. Well water should be submitted to the local health department for bacteria determination.
DS (Total Dissolved Solids)
When water contains a high amount of salts the water can become corrosive and unpalatable.
pH
When the pH balance of water is too high or too low, water becomes more aggressive and can cause problems with leaching material from the water distribution system.
Tannins & Lignins
These contaminants are characterized by a yellow (Tea) colour to the water and often lend an earthy odour when the pH of the water is reduced. While for the most part they are nuisance contaminant, tannins may interfere with chlorination systems by depleting the chlorine over an extended period of time making residual management difficult. They may also block ultraviolet light when UV sterilizers are applied. Tannins may also cause precipitated metals to complex, interfering with filtration processes.
Methane (Swamp Gas)
Is characterized by bubble appearing in the water shortly after being drawn. They tend to form within the solution as opposed to carbon dioxide bubbles, that form on the surface of the container. In greater concentrations the water may appear milky when drawn. This gas can cause erosion of the distribution system and is quite flammable.
We can provide water testing and water treatment equipment products such as:
- Water Softeners
- Water Filters
- Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Systems
- Ultra-Violet Water Sterilizers (UV)
- Cartridge Filters and Housings
- Water Alkalizers
- Whole-House Reverse Osmosis Systems
- Water De-Gasification
- Chlorine and Chemical Injection Systems
- Ion Exchangers
