Problem: Chlorides = Tastes like Salt
WQA Recommended Treatment Methods
- Activated Carbon
- Reverse Osmosis
- Anion Exchange
- Deionization
- Drinking Water Systems
Effects On Water If Left Untreated
- Salty Taste
Sources of Contaminant in Drinking Water
- Natural Deposits
Problem: Aluminum, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Corrosivity = Tastes Metallic
WQA Recommended Treatment Methods
- Cation Exchange
- Reverse Osmosis
- Ultrafiltration
- Deionization
- Drinking Water Systems
Effects On Water If Left Untreated
- Colored or Tinted Water
Sources of Contaminant in Drinking Water
- Alum coagulation treatment
- Natural deposits
Problem: Aluminum, Corrosivity, Manganese, Zinc, = Tastes Sour
WQA Recommended Treatment Methods
- Cation Exchange
- Distillation
- Ultrafiltration
- Deionization
- Drinking Water Systems
Effects On Water If Left Untreated
- Colored or Tinted Water
Sources of Contaminant in Drinking Water
- Alum coagulation treatment
- Natural deposits