Common Water Problems

Stains, odd smells, and improperly working home appliances can all be tell-tale signs of water problems. Compiled below is a list of some common household issues and what they could mean for your drinking water, plumbing, appliances and laundry. You will also find the suggested Lester Water solution.

	Possible Water Problem	Solution
My water test says I have bacteria in my water	Coliform Bacteria	Ultra Violet Light
My water test says I have nitrates in my water	Nitrates	Reverse Osmosis
Clothes are dingy	Hardness and/or iron in water	Water Softener
Soap scum on tubs, showers and sinks	Hardness in water	Water Softener
Soaps and detergents do not make suds	Hardness in water	Water Softener
Hot water heater is losing efficiency	Hardness in water	Water Softener
Blue green stains on toilets sinks and plumbing fixtures	Acidic Water	Neutralizer
Pinhole leaks in pipes and corrosion of plumbing fixtures	Acidic Water	Neutralizer
Water heater fails and/or leaks frequently	Acidic Water	Neutralizer
Rotten egg odor	Hydrogen sulfide	Softener, Neutralizer, & Carbon Filter
Black stains on clothes, toilets, appliances and sinks	Manganese	Water Softener
Brown stains on clothes	Iron	Water Softener, Birm Filter