常见的水问题

There are a variety of factors that can affect the water supply in your home. 井水质量, possible contamination and an aging water distribution system are just some of them. Water quality varies from home to home, and there are noticeable differences in how the water tastes, 气味, 感觉和工作.

Some water problems are not as obvious as others. 但在每种情况下, to accurately diagnose your home’s water issues, we will need to investigate further and test your water.

硬水

当水通过土壤和岩石时，它溶解了少量的天然矿物质, 特别是钙和镁. These minerals make your water “hard,” which can be a nuisance throughout your home.

Most homes have hard water, whether it is supplied by a private well or a municipality. 不幸的是, 许多人错误地发现了硬水的迹象，并将问题归咎于不合格的清洁剂和洗涤剂或性能不佳的电器. Or they resign themselves to the fact that these problems are simply a way of life. 事实上, many homeowners spend a significant amount of time, money and energy fighting the hard water battle.

  • 寻找什么

    Cloudy-looking glasses; spots on silverware; soap scum and bathtub rings; chalky, white scale on faucets and showerheads; stiff, dull and dingy laundry; dry skin and hair; soaps won’t lather; inefficient or poorly performing water heater; scale buildup inside water heater or pipes; shortened life expectancy of water-using appliances.

  • 要做什么

    The most common and cost-effective way to soften water is to install a water softener. When hard water passes through the softening system’s resin bed, the calcium and magnesium (hardness) ions are removed through an ion exchange process, so only softened water passes through to your home. Once the resin bed fills up with hardness ions, it must be regenerated (cleaned). 盐通常用于再生过程，使树脂恢复到“清洁”状态，因此离子交换过程可以再次开始.

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多云的眼镜

One of the most common causes of cloudy dishes and glassware is hard water. 当水通过土壤和岩石时，它溶解了少量的天然矿物质. 这些矿物质会使水变硬, which means it doesn't rinse as well as soft water, and can result in a film left on the dishes. The minerals in hard water can also dry onto the surface of glassware, creating a cloudy film.

  • 寻找什么

    Cloudy or milky film covering the glass surface.

  • 要做什么

    The most common and cost-effective way to soften water is to install a water softener. When hard water passes through the softening system’s resin bed, the calcium and magnesium (hardness) ions are removed through an ion exchange process, so only softened water passes through to your home. Once the resin bed fills up with hardness ions, it must be regenerated (cleaned). 盐通常用于再生过程，使树脂恢复到“清洁”状态，因此离子交换过程可以再次开始.

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不好的味道 & 气味

In its pristine state, water is colorless, tasteless and odorless. 事实上, water that 气味 or tastes funny is the primary reason people turn to bottled water, 什么对你来说是昂贵的，对环境有害的——每年数百万桶的石油被用于生产和运输它，数十亿的塑料瓶被添加到我们的垃圾填埋场. So, if your water tastes or 气味 strange, you owe it to yourself to find out why.

  • 寻找什么

    Water that has unpleasant or unusual tastes and odors. Your water has developed 气味 or tastes it did not have before.

  • 要做什么

    要确定是什么导致了水的不良味道和气味，第一步是直接在家里检测. Kinetico水专业人员将执行完整的水分析，以定义任何和所有您的水问题，并为您的家庭和预算推荐最佳的行动方案.

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橙色或红色污渍

Water is a natural solvent and given the time and proper conditions, it will dissolve anything it comes in contact with. 这就是为什么, 这取决于你住在哪里, your water can contain iron or manganese, which can cause rusty-橙色 or black staining. You'll see the stains on clothes, 固定装置, 汇, tubs, water-using appliances and toilets. 事实上, these stains can appear on anything your water comes in contact with. These minerals can even alter hair color! 井水通常含铁量高，但城市自来水也可能有含铁问题.

  • 寻找什么

    Rusty stains in your toilets; white laundry is discolored; 汇 and other 固定装置 develop red, 橙色, 黄色的, tan or rusty-colored stains; water looks dirty coming out of the tap.

  • 要做什么

    A water test is necessary to determine what type of iron problem you are having. Ferrous iron (dissolved iron) is invisible in the water but leaves stains on clothing, 固定装置, 马桶和浴缸. 拉出的装有亚铁的杯子可能会在杯子底部产生红棕色的沉淀物. That sediment is ferric (particulate) iron. Ferrous iron becomes ferric iron once it’s been exposed to oxygen. Ferrous iron and ferric iron require different methods of treatment.

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细菌 & 病毒

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 仅在美国，每年就有多达1200万例水传播的急性胃肠道疾病. These illnesses are frequently caused by bacteria, viruses and protozoa that make their way into the water supply. 和 unfortunately, these contaminants can survive in the environment for months.

甚至得, 先进的污水处理厂不能确保饮用水完全不含微生物病原体. System failures do occur, and not all systems are functioning at the levels they should. 和瓶装水, which is unregulated and varies considerably, may not offer any more safeguards against pathogens than tap water.

  • 寻找什么

    Gastrointestinal problems, such as nausea, diarrhea, cramps; headaches; urinary tract infections.

  • 要做什么

    房主必须联系他们所在的县或epa认证的实验室检测供水中的细菌和病毒.

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香皂泡沫在巴斯 & 淋浴

Soap scum is a white or 灰色的 filmy layer that can be found on showers, 浴缸, 汇, 浴帘, 浴室设备，甚至洗衣设备. 当硬水中的矿物质与肥皂和污垢结合形成一层鳞状时，肥皂泡沫就形成了. The “scum” is what’s left over after the water drains. Those with hard water are much more likely to have soap scum buildup. It can be difficult to remove if left for too long, as soap scum continues to build up with continued exposure to soap and water. 

  • 寻找什么

    白色, 灰色的, 在阵雨中有粘性或多云的薄膜, 浴缸, 汇, 浴帘, 浴室设备，甚至洗衣设备.

  • 要做什么

    To end your battle with soap scum, you must first address your hard water issue. A water softener ensures you are getting soft water throughout your home, and prevents soap scum from ever forming. With soft water, your will never have to clean tough soap scum again!

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氯的味道 & 气味

自1850年代以来, 氯被用作消毒剂，可以杀死水本身或输送水的管道中的有害细菌. It has helped end a number of major threats to public health. 尽管水中的氯在处理厂和配水系统中是必不可少的, it is no longer necessary once the water reaches your home.

While chlorine is vital for stopping the spread of disease, its benefits come at a price. 氯的味道和气味都不好. 它能使皮肤和头发变干, fades clothes (bleach is made of chlorine) and can dry out the rubber seals in appliances, 缩短他们的生命.

  • 寻找什么

    Chlorine taste and smell (“pool” smell), 干燥的皮肤和头发, 褪色的衣服, 在器具中干燥的橡胶密封件.

  • 要做什么

    许多与过量氯有关的问题可以很容易地通过饮用水过滤系统解决, or a problem water filter designed for chlorine in your drinking water.

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固定装置上的白垩刻度

As water travels through the earth, it picks up minerals, like calcium and magnesium. When the water eventually enters your home and is heated, it forms a rock-like scale buildup. Scale is obvious on shower doors and 固定装置, but it will also form in places you can’t see. Common problem areas include water pipes and hot-water-using appliances, such as your water heater and dishwasher. 首页owners frequently purchase expensive cleaners and chemicals to remove the scale, or chip away at it with sharp objects; however, they are often disappointed with the difficulty, expense and ineffectiveness of their efforts.

  • 寻找什么

    Chalky or crusty white or green buildup on showerheads and faucets.

  • 要做什么

    The most effective way to rid your home of scale buildup is to utilize a water softener. When hard water passes through the softening system’s resin bed, the calcium and magnesium (hardness) ions are removed through an ion exchange process, so only softened water passes through to your home. 软水器会在矿物质散布到你的管道系统之前，将它们去除.

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浊度(浑浊的水)

Cloudy, murky or 灰色的ish water is usually caused by dissolved or suspended solids. 这也被称为“浑浊度”.” Water can become turbid naturally or from land disturbances such as construction, 风暴与城市径流.

The turbidity of your water can range from low to high. But even if your water looks clear, it could still contain a high level of dissolved solids. That’s why, whether your water is turbid or not, we recommend you have it tested.

  • 寻找什么

    灰蒙蒙的，浑浊的或灰色的水.

  • 要做什么

    Because the level of turbidity in your water can vary greatly, even clear water can still have dissolved contaminants in it. That’s why Kinetico recommends getting your water tested. Our experts will determine if your water does have some contaminants, and offer a range options to help solve the problem.

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氯胺

许多城市供水系统已经从使用氯改为使用氯胺来消毒和杀死饮用水中的细菌. 氯胺最常见的形成是当氨添加到氯处理饮用水. 氯胺的使用是为了在水通过管道进入你家时提供更持久的水处理.

  • 寻找什么

    氯胺已被证明，当摄入较高水平时，会引起皮肤反应和呼吸问题. Chloramine in water can also cause lead to leach from pipes.

  • 要做什么

    If your water contains chloramines for disinfection, Kinetico offers a variety of solutions to filter it before it enters your home’s water supply.

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蓝染色

水槽里有蓝绿色的污渍, tubs and showers are usually caused by having tap water that’s slightly acidic or corrosive. When low-pH water flows through copper pipes, it can cause certain metals (like copper and lead) to leach into your home’s water.

This water problem is compounded if you have hard water. 高浓度的铜会与其他硬水矿物混合，形成多种颜色的水垢.

  • 寻找什么

    Blue or green staining on 汇, tubs and showers, toilets and even white clothing.

  • 要做什么

    Kinetico水处理专业人员可能会推荐一种软水剂来去除硬水矿物质，帮助平衡水的pH值. 你也可以选择一个更专业的系统来去除饮用水中的其他污染物. Kinetico水处理专业人员将为您进行水处理测试，以诊断您的具体水问题.

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僵硬,昏暗的洗衣

  • 寻找什么

    灰色和肮脏的衣服, stiff-feeling面料, 纤维变弱导致撕裂, white or 灰色的 streaks on colored fabrics.

  • 要做什么

    The most common and cost-effective way to soften water is to install a water softener. When hard water passes through the softening system’s resin bed, the calcium and magnesium (hardness) ions are removed through an ion exchange process, so only softened water passes through to your home. 软水器会在矿物质散布到你的管道系统之前，将它们去除.

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砷

砷 is a naturally occurring metalloid element, commonly found in ground water. In drinking water, it is tasteless and odorless. Most people are alarmed when they learn that their drinking water, either from a public or private water system, 可能含有一定量的砷. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 砷可以通过自然沉积物或工农业污染进入水源.

  • 寻找什么

    砷 in water is tasteless and odorless, so water must be tested to determine if the arsenic concentration is elevated.

  • 要做什么

    Kinetico offers a variety of options for arsenic reduction. Because the threat from arsenic is primarily from drinking water, it is often most economical to treat only water used for drinking and cooking. 然而，一些房主需要更多的保护，并可能考虑对整栋房子进行砷处理. 房主必须联系当地的县或epa认证的实验室检测供水中的砷含量.

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干燥的皮肤 & 枯燥的头发

硬水中溶解的矿物质会阻止肥皂和洗发水充分起泡和完全冲洗掉, 在你的皮肤和头发上留下一层薄膜. 洗了这么多次头发之后, the build up of leftover minerals can create a film, which can cause your hair to become dry or damaged. Chemicals used to disinfect water supplies, such as chlorine, can also dry your skin and hair.

  • 寻找什么

    Dry, itchy or red skin; dry, brittle hair.

  • 要做什么

    Kinetico提供全系列最先进的水软化剂和专业过滤器，以确保您什么都没有，但干净, soft water flowing throughout your home. When you experience life hydrated by Kinetico, you will notice an immediate difference, and you hair and skin will welcome the change! 和, 软水通常会让人们停止购买乳液，以对抗硬水引起的干燥皮肤的影响.

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肥皂没有泡沫

When soap is combined with hard water minerals, 比如钙和镁, it becomes more difficult for the soap to dissolve effectively and form a silky lather. As a result, people with hard water have to use more soaps and detergents to get the job done.

  • 寻找什么

    Soap doesn’t lather; soap forms a 灰色的, curd-like film; using more soaps and detergents during cleaning.

  • 要做什么

    The most cost-effective way to soften water is to install a water softener. When hard water passes through the softening system’s resin bed, the calcium and magnesium (hardness) ions are removed through an ion exchange process, so only softened water passes through to your home. With soft water, soap quickly dissolves and forms a sudsy lather that easily rinses away. 和, soft water requires less soap be used when washing.

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业绩不佳的电器

The minerals in hard water negatively affects your water-using appliances, 例如热水器, 洗碗机和洗衣机. Hard water can create a buildup of mineral deposits within appliances, constricting water flow and reducing their anticipated lifespan

Hot water heaters consume significantly more energy when operating on hard water. The calcium and magnesium found in hard water forms a rock-like scale when heated. 矿物质的积累是热量的不良导体，导致热水器在处理同样数量的水时使用更多的能源.

  • 寻找什么

    Mineral deposit build up in appliances and pipes, 增加能源费用, 业绩不佳的电器, 电器中的白色或多云膜.

  • 要做什么

    The most common and cost-effective way to treat hard water is to install a water softener. When hard water passes through the softening system’s resin bed, the calcium and magnesium (hardness) ions are removed through an ion exchange process, so only softened water passes through to your home. Once the resin bed fills up with hardness ions, it must be regenerated (cleaned). 盐通常用于再生过程，使树脂恢复到“清洁”状态，因此离子交换过程可以再次开始.

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引领

重金属铅近年来一直是水工业非常关注的话题. First we heard about the impact of lead in Flint, Michigan and 纽瓦克, New Jersey. Now it is affecting some parts of Central Ohio. 引领 does not naturally occur in water, but it can get into water supplies via lead water supply lines. 引领 water supply lines can exist as part of your communities water infrastructure. Your home may also have lead water pipes if it is an older home.

当铅存在于供水系统中时，它会导致人们在饮水和日常生活中过度接触铅，比如洗澡和洗碗. 过量接触铅会导致铅中毒，从而引起神经系统的健康问题.

  • 看什么

    引领 has no taste, smell or color in drinking water, so it is difficult to detect. 您可以联系您的市政供水商，看看是否有铅水管供应到您的家. If your home is older, you should also find out if your home has lead water lines inside it.

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