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Select the Water Problem in you area by clicking on the applicable icon to find your customized solution.
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Total dissolved solids can cause unpleasant taste in water and cause the water to buildup scale on fixtures and appliances. The higher the dissolved solid content, the more objectionable the taste and the more scale build up. Some water supplies are so high in mineral content they taste salty, almost like sea water. These supplies can corrode faucets and water heaters in very short periods of time.
Bacteria in water can take many forms and the best way to know the type present is to have your water professionally tested. A common symptom of bacteria in water is a slime build-up in the toilet tank. Often different types of organic matter can cause your water to taste and smell bad. Some types of bacteria like E-Coli can cause serious health problems. Many however, are just aesthetically unpleasant causing troublesome issues with taste, odor and bio fouling problems.
There are myriad of reasons why water might taste bad. If you have city water, you could be tasting the chlorine or the bad taste may actually be coming from the pipes in the ground. If ou have well water, if could be hydrogen sulfide, high TDS, or even bacteria. With an older home, it could be coming from the pipes in your very own house…and let’s not forget those filters in your refrigerator which, if not changed regularly, can actually make your water taste bad and potentially contain bacteria!
Nitrate (NO3) is a naturally occuring form of nitrogen (N) which is very mobile in water. It is essential for plant growth and is often added to soil to improve productivity. Water moving down through soil after rainfall or irrigation carries dissolved nitrate with it to ground water. It is also common from leakage of septic tanks. It this way, nitrate enters the water supplies of many homeowners who wells or springs. Drinking water high in nitrate is potentially harmful to human and animal health.
As water passes through aquifers that contain hydrogen sulfide gas, some of the gas mixes into the water. And unlike most other contaminants in the Northwest and Central Ohio region, sulfur levels can change regularly as rainfall and barometric pressure change. It is critical that the solution is sized accordingly and even better if it is adjustable. Stagnant water in pipes, like in bathrooms that are rarely used, can also cause the gas to concentrate and smell even stronger. In extreme cases this can even be corrosive and leave black stains.
Chlorine can make water smell and taste bad and is a known carcinogen. Chlroine is a powerful oxidant and is commonly used as a disinfectant in commercial and household sanitation, bleaching, and in maintaining swimming pools. The most significant application is in the disinfection of public water supplies where it is used to manage bacteria levels in drinking water and kill other potentially harmful agents that seep into lakes, rivers, streams or ground water. Chlorine, even at the acceptable household levels, can contribute to dry eyes and skin irritation as well as exacerbate conditions such as eczema.
Hard water is created when water passed through rock formations picks up calcium and magnesium. Hard water is easy to spot: it leaves a bathtub ring made up of hardness minerals and soap. This scum collects on shower walls, clings to hair, clogs skin pores and makes house cleaning extremely difficult. Hard water deposits also clog pipes, cause water heaters to operate inefficiently, and increase the maintenance on water using appliances.
Iron water is created when ground water passes through iron-bearing rocks. Because iron accounts for 5% of the earth's crust, it can be found in just about all types of water supplies. Iron has the tendency to leave stains on sinks, tubs, toilets, clothing and linens, or it can form scale and clog plumbing and water using appliances while making water turn a rusty color as well as smell and taste bad.
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Whether it is removing the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in your entire home or just your drinking water, we are the experts. The EPA guidelines for Total Dissolved Solids are less than 500 ppm. With our systems we are generally able to reduce the measurable level to less than 10% of the level in your raw water. With either a HERO 375 Reverse System or a Whole Home Solution, Hempy Water can provide you with great tasting, low TDS, drinking water. To learn more and get a FREE in-home water analysis and estimate, call Hempy Water Conditioning today at 800-634-1322.
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After identifying the problem through professional testing, the process of eliminating the organisms is varied by considering the most effective process, cost effectiveness and personal choice. Chlorination systems, like a municipal water supply, use chlorine to kill bacteria. An ultra-violet light system eliminates bacteria as the water passes through the light chamber and may be an alternative that is right for you. The decision to use either technology depends greatly on the water conditions and how much pre-treatment may be necessary to enable either process to work properly. For simply filtering drinking water, the EPS 1000 is certified to meet or exceed the EPA requirement for the removal of bacteria, viruses and cysts such as cryptosporidium and giardia. To learn more and get a FREE in-home water analysis and estimate, call Hempy Water Conditioning today at 800-634-1322.
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The EcoWater ERR 3700 combines the benefits of water softening with a layer of carbon to remove chlorine from municipal or city water supplies. Reverse osmosis systems utilize a combination of filters that remove organics, chlorine, and other contaminants while also reducing Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and making your drinking water taste great! Here in Ohio we occasionally have very low TDS water, but it still tastes bad and may not always be safe to drink. To learn more and get a FREE in-home water analysis and estimate, call Hempy Water Conditioning today at 800-634-1322.
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When treating for lead and nitrates the first determination must be if it’s necessary to treat the whole house or will localized or “point of use” treatment at the kitchen sink be adequate. Because nitrates and lead are not dermal invasive, often a separate faucet at the sink, delivering Reverse Osmosis water using an ERO 375 for cooking and drinking, is considered the best method. There are other, even more cost effective methods to simply target either nitrates or lead only. Whole house treatment for nitrate can be done by modifying a water softener, using nitrate selective resin instead of the usual softening resin in the tank. For tannins in your water the most often recommended unit is the EcoWater ECR 3700 Water Conditioner. Tannins get treated with a filter using salt after the softener. This unit regenerates with salt like a conventional water softener, but with the specialty resin, it removes tannins. To learn more and get a FREE in-home water analysis and estimate, call Hempy Water Conditioning today at 800-634-1322.
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If you have rotten egg odour in your water you may not need any equipment at all. Should the odour be noticed only when using hot water, the problem may be simply fixed by servicing the water heater. If your cold and hot water, however, is found to have a trace of hydrogen sulphide gas, however, the ETF AIV Filter – for small levels of sulphur – may be the solution for you. In severe cases of hydrogen sulfide and methane gas, or multiple water problems, we inject hydrogen peroxide through a chemical feed system (Netrul Sul (Hydrogen Peroxide) & Wellmate UT-30 Tank) or use an air injected system to solve the problem. In some cases a cartridge filter or backwashing carbon filter will handle it, however stronger concentrations may require oxidation with an oxidizing filter or a chlorination system. To learn more and get a FREE in-home water analysis and estimate, call Hempy Water Conditioning today at 800-634-1322.
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When removing chlorine is the sole objective, the EcoWater ETF 2100 Central Water System Whole House Solution, is the ideal choice. If hard water is also present, the most efficient way for a homeowner to eliminate chlorine is through the ERR 3500 Whole Home Refining System, which combines water softening with chlorine removal in one integrated piece of equipment. For a drinking and cooking only solution, e.g. kitchens, ice makers and wet bars, the EcoWater Reverse Osmosis System is the best option. To learn more and get a FREE in-home water analysis and estimate, call Hempy Water Conditioning today at 800-634-1322.
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The EcoWater ECR 3700 will remove the hardness along with clear water iron. One of the most efficient water softeners in the industry, our satisfied customers have reported a significant savings on salt usage. Your skin and hair will be noticeably softer, your clothes will be brighter, and your washing machines, dishwashers, as well as water heaters, will be more efficient and last longer. The EcoWater ERR 3700 combines the benefits of softening with a layer of carbon to remove chlorine from municipal or city water supplies. To learn more and get a FREE in-home water analysis and estimate, call Hempy Water Conditioning today at 800-634-1322.
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Iron comes in various forms. The key to successful removal is analyzing which form if present and applying the right equipment. The EcoWater ECR 3700 is rated to remove up to 12 ppm of clear water iron, however in some local areas iron is even more severe. If iron is in its oxidized form, a simple cartridge filter ahead of the softener may to the job. When greater filtration is required, a full line of backwashable filters are available. Oxidizing filters and chemical free air injection filters are also available for specific applications. If the iron has bonded with microorganisms and becomes bacterial iron, a chlorination system may be required for effective removal. To learn more and get a FREE in-home water analysis and estimate, call Hempy Water Conditioning today at 800-634-1322.
