Problem : Solution (Staining)
Problem: Copper = Blue/Green Staining
WQA Recommended Treatment Methods
Potential Health Effects from Ingestion of Water
- Gastrointestinal irritation
Sources of Contaminant in Drinking Water
- Natural/industrial deposits
- Wood preservatives
- Plumbing
Problem: Tannins = Yellow/Red Staining
WQA Recommended Treatment Methods
- Whole House Anion Exchange Softening
- Whole House UF-Ultra Pro Filtration
- Whole House Activated Carbon
- Well Chlorination
- Reverse Osmosis
- Water Filtration Systems
Effects On Water If Left Untreated
Sources of Contaminant in Drinking Water
- Tannins
- Natural deposits
- Iron
- Copper
- Manganese
Problem: Manganese = Dark Brown/Black Staining
WQA Recommended Treatment Methods
Effects On Water If Left Untreated
- Dark brown-black stains
- Bitter, metallic taste
Sources of Contaminant in Drinking Water
Problem: Iron. Ferrous & Ferric = Red/Orange Staining
WQA Recommended Treatment Methods
Effects On Water If Left Untreated
- Rusty color
- Sediment
- Reddish or orange stains
- Metallic taste
- Rotten Egg Taste & Odor
Sources of Contaminant in Drinking Water
