Common Water Problems found in Central Pennsylvania.

Good water is good for your business. That's THE BOTTOM LINE.

It is extremely rare to find any water supply in Blair County and the surrounding counties that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Well water in our area typically has high levels iron, tannins, and/or manganese that cause staining and hardness contributing to scale build-up. Low pH in well water causes corrosion and hydrogen sulfide is responsible for that all too familiar rotten egg smell.

Although none of these contaminants may be fatal to your health, they have an economic impact on your life resulting in:

Extra time and money associated with cleaning
Damage to pipes, plumbing, fixtures, and appliances
Inhibiting the consumption of drinking water in quantities necessary to keep your body hydrated.

In addition to these secondary contaminants, we often find high nitrates, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), bacteria, arsenic, and other contaminants that may exceed the EPA's primary drinking water standards. Even municipal water can still have high levels of hardness and the chlorine (a known carcinogen) in the water makes it taste bad.

If you are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms, contact Klobetanz EcoWater or call us at (814) 943-6482 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

What to look for:

Iron is characterized by staining on sinks, tubs, and clothing. It makes water and beverages like coffee or tea look and taste bad.

Hard Water forms those difficult to remove white spots on shower walls, creates bathtub rings and soap scum, and generally makes housecleaning more difficult. It causes scaling in pipes and water-using appliances which increases maintenance costs and causes water heaters to operate inefficiently. If it does this to your pipes and appliances, imagine what it does to your skin and hair: Hard water clogs the pores of your skin and clings to your hair, leaving it dry and brittle.

Acid Water is easily identifiable by the blue-green stains on plumbing fixtures. It eats away at faucets, fittings, and pipes, as well as corrodes water-using appliances.

Hydrogen Sulfide Gas, more commonly referred to as "rotten egg" odor doesn't cause physical problems within the home, but makes the smell and taste of the water objectionable and can be embarrassing when guests are over.

Turbidity which is dirt or suspended particles in your water, can clog small water orifices and cause wear on valves, seals, and washers. You also never really feel clean after bathing.

Nitrates are odorless, colorless, and tasteless ground borne contaminants which are the result of run-off from nearby farms or poultry houses. It is highly recommended that infants, pregnant women, and seniors refrain from consuming nitrates since they rob the blood of oxygen.

News Releases

A recent report by the Associated Press shows that at least 41 million Americans may have their drinking water contaminated by pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics, sex hormones, and anti-convulsing drugs.
To learn more...
http://www.wboc.com/Global/story.asp?s=7988487

The Water Quality association recently reported that Reverse Osmosis provides consumers with the best in technology for treating their drinking water, in a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly way.
To learn more...
http://www.wqa.org/pdf/Pressreleases/pharmaceuticals_facts.pdf