Common Michigan Well Water Issues
Things to Look for in Your Well Water
If you aren’t sure if you need to invest in these well water treatment services, there are some clear indications that these are necessary. Some of these signs include:
- Dissolved manganese or iron: This appears as rust colored or cloudy water, stained laundry or plumbing, and a metallic taste. This requires the installation of an iron and manganese water filter.
- Recurring stomach problems: These typically occur due to coliform bacterial, such as E. Coli, from animal waste or septic tanks. With this problem, you can have a whole house water filter with UV protection installed, which will effectively destroy most microorganisms.
- Rotten egg smell: Occurs due to the natural sulfates or sulfides because of dissolved gas, oil, or mineral deposits. A sulfur water filter system can eliminate this issue.
- Hard Water Residue: Signs of this problem include ineffective appliances, residue on dishes or clothes, and scale build-up in the pipes. Soap will be more difficult to lather, and that is the biggest tell-tale sign of hard water coming in to your home from you well.
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The Importance of Well Treatment in Michigan
Today, more than 15 million homes in the U.S. rely on private ground water wells. More importantly, a significant portion of these wells are located in Michigan. Since these private wells in Michigan aren’t subject to the EPA regulations, it is up to homeowners to test the water regularly to ensure it is safe and clean. Well Drilling Ann Arbor is a company that works with homeowners to ensure the safety and integrity of their Michigan wells.
How Do We Treat Your Well Water?
There are several different treatment options when it comes to the treatment of well water. There is no single treatment type that is going to protect against all the issues that may arise. There are many existing well owners that opt for professional well treatment services to help:
- Improve the taste of their drinking water
- To take additional precautions because someone in the home has a compromised or weakened immune system
- To remove certain contaminants
There are two types of treatment services provided by us: point of entry and point of use. The point of entry systems is usually installed after the water meter and will treat the majority of the water that enters into the home. The point of use systems will treat the water in several batches. Once treated, the system will deliver the water to the designated tap.
Some of the most common types of treatment systems for your household water well include the following. We provide each of these services on an as-needed basis.
The water filter is a device that works to remove all impurities from the water by creating a physical barrier, a chemical solution, or a biological process.
The water softener we can install delivers solutions that will minimize the hardness of the water that comes into your home. Usually, the water softener will use potassium or sodium ions to help replace the magnesium and calcium ions, which are the ions that are responsible for creating the “hardness.”
With distillation, impure or dirty water is boiled. The steam created by the boiling will be collected and condensed in a different container. Some of the solid contaminants are then left behind.
This provides chemical or physical solutions. During the disinfection process, pathogenic microorganisms are killed or deactivated. Some of the most common examples of different chemical include ozone, chlorine dioxide, or chlorine. Some of the examples of the most common physical disinfectants will include things such as ultraviolet light, heat, and electronic radiation.
What Treatment is Best For Your Well System?
Without inspecting your system, our team will not be able to tell you which services you should invest in. However, upon inspection, we can easily determine the right processes to ensure your well water is clean and healthy and that there are no serious issues that require attention.
Don't Hesitate To Call Us for Well Treatment in Michigan
If you notice any of the above issues with your water well system, contact us today. Our team can evaluate the issues and take the time to provide you with the services needed. We are here to help with any type of well water service or solution you need and ensure that our solutions will provide you with the desired results for your home and to ensure you have healthy and safe well water.