Specialty Filtration Can Improve The Quality Of Your La Crosse Well Water
As a purification professional serving the La Cross area, we know that the quality of our local well water can be a deep subject. Water conditioning systems with specialty filtration can ensure that your well water is safe, healthy, and tastes great!
Water is our most valuable resource, and the Coulee Region is rich with rivers, lakes, and natural springs. Some have even suggested that the Wisconsin Driftless is the site of the Garden of Eden. One would think that in a place like this, there would be plenty of safe, healthy drinking water.
Environmental conditions, heavy mineral concentrations, and industrial and agricultural runoff can all impact the quality of our local well water. That's why it's so important to have a professional perform water testing on a regular basis. They'll analyze your water quality and make recommendations for specialty filtration systems to meet your needs.
Iron Filtration
Iron makes up about 5% of the Earth's crust. When rain seeps in through the soil, that iron dissolves and mixes in with natural water supplies, including your well water. If iron levels in your water start to increase, you may notice issues like
- Red, brown, or yellow water coming from your tap
- Metallic, inky, or harsh-tasting beverages
- Stains on laundry, glassware, or dishes
- Staining of household fixtures like sinks, tubs, and toilets
- Sediment blockage or sludge in plumbing system or fixtures
When iron levels are too high, they become dangerous to your health. We generally recommend that our La Crosse clients install an iron filtration system to improve their overall water quality. There are two types of iron in our local water sources - soluble (dissolves) and insoluble (floats) - and iron eliminators work by passing water through an oxidizing agent that converts soluble ferrous iron into insoluble ferric iron, which can then be filtered using greensand media.
This type of specialty filtration can address aesthetic concerns like staining, but it also protects your plumbing and appliances from sediment and ensures the health and safety of your family.
Acidic Neutralizer
Remember the little strip tests you used to do in school to determine if a substance was acidic or alkaline? Those are based on pH readings, which are also used to test water to make sure it's balanced. On the pH scale, 7 is considered neutral and anything below 6.5 is acidic. Water with a low pH reading is not only dangerous to your plumbing and fixtures, but it can also lead to serious health issues. A few signs to look for include:
- Bitter, metallic, or sour-tasting water
- Red stains on iron fixtures, blue-green stains on copper fixtures, or rust stains on galvanized steel or cast-iron
- Corrosion leaks in your plumbing system or low water pressure
- Issues with water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines not working properly
- Dry hair and skin
- Health issues like nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, chills, weakness, or shortness of breath
Our recommendation for dealing with low pH is to install an acid neutralizer as part of a custom-tailored specialty filtration system. Acid neutralizers - or pH neutralizers - work by slowly dissolving filtration media with a higher pH into low pH water as it passes through the filter. When the pH becomes balanced, the acidity is neutralized and your water is safe for drinking and use.
To request water quality testing or to find out more about our specialty filtration and water conditioning systems, call the pros at Maxwell-White Water Conditioning, LLC today at 608-781-8088 for service in La Cross or the neighboring communities in the Coulee Region.
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