Making Water Better in Macomb Township and Roseville
Not all water is created equal. If you know someone with a well—or have water that tastes like a pool—you’ve experienced that first hand. The impacts of low-quality water are often insidious, rarely noticed until you shower or drink somewhere else. Then, the issues become difficult to ignore.
But, if you call Fraser home, there’s no reason to settle for low-quality, hard, or metallic-tasting water. You have a professional water treatment company right in your backyard. Our plumbers have been serving the Macomb Township area for 12 years. This experience allows us to craft a solution for almost any water quality problem.
Call 586-944-9400 to schedule water analysis in Clinton Township or Roseville.
What’s in My Water?
For those on public water systems, water is collected, filtered to remove large particulates, and then treated for bacteria and parasites. It’s then propelled through the city’s plumbing system into your home. For those on a well, the water is simply pulled into your faucets and tanks via a well pump. Regardless of how you get your water in Macomb Township, this purification process introduces a number of contaminants into your water supply. These include:
- Nitrogen
- Pesticides
- Microbes
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Fluoride
- Bacteria
- Mercury
- Giardia
- Bleach
- Salt
- Chlorine
- Iron
- Lead
And, for most people in our area, those contaminants aren’t exactly on our wish list.
Common Water Problems
Contamination Type | Source | Effect |
---|---|---|
Water Contamination | Multiple (aluminum, ammonia, arsenic, copper, fluoride, lead, selenium, etc.) | Microbial contaminants are not as easily detectable as the smell of sulfur or the black staining of manganese. But they can still be dangerous to your health. |
White Scale Build-Up | Mineral build-up | Hard water contains heightened levels of minerals like magnesium and calcium. Over time, these deposits build up inside your water heater and on any surface that contacts water. Overtime, this buildup can corrode your plumbing. |
Skin and Hair Problems | Mineral build-up | Hard water can leave soap scum on your skin and hair. This often leads to scalp issues, deflated up-dos, and dry or flaky skin. |
Acid Stains | Water with an improper pH | When the pH of your water dips too low, it begins eating away at your plumbing. The metal stripped from your pipes is sprayed out of your faucets and turns water basins a bluish-green color. |
Taste and Smell Issues | High sulfur levels | If your water smells like rotten eggs, you’ve probably got a sulfur problem. While sulfur won’t hurt you, it can drastically alter the way your water tastes. Those in Macomb Township with wells may also have to worry about the creation of hydrogen sulfide—a gas that smells like rotten eggs. |
Tastes Like Chlorine | High Iron Levels | If you think your water tastes like chlorine, you could be right. Often used to disinfect city water, high levels of it can leave your tap water tasting like a swimming pool. |
Rust | Mineral build-up | If your sinks, tubs, and toilets are covered in rust stains, you might have an iron problem. If left untreated, iron can clog your pipes and leave your water tasting metallic. |
Black Water Buildup | High Manganese | Manganese is often found in ground and surface water. High levels of it can stain water fixtures black. Overtime, this can reduce your water pressure and increase your maintenance costs. Worse yet, your water will end up tasting bitter and sharp. |
Our Clean Water Solutions
Detroit Furnace offers a wide array of water treatment options in the Macomb Township area. Our potential solutions include:
Water Testing:
Water Softening:
Water Purification:
No matter what the issue is, we can craft a water treatment solution to fit your needs. Before any of that, however, you’ll need to call us to schedule an in-home water analysis.
Choose Us For Water Analysis and Treatment in Macomb Township
To schedule water quality testing, reach out to us at 586-944-9400
or fill out our online form. We look forward to adding you to our family of satisfied customers.
Water Treatment FAQs
How can I tell if I have hard water?
A lot of homeowners aren't sure they have water, especially if they don't live on a well. Luckily, there's one surefire way to tell. You’ll see scale buildup on water heaters and other plumbing fixtures. You’ll also find soap deposits on dishes and soap scum in your toilet or your bathtub.
What makes water hard in Macomb Township?
Water picks up gases and impurities as it goes through the water cycle. It can pick it up in the air or from the soil it falls into. Some of these items (including calcium and gypsum) are known as hard minerals. When you have disproportionate amounts of these minerals, your water is deemed hard. If softening it is what you want, reach out to our water softening experts in Macomb Township.
What is soft water?
Why do I feel slippery after showering in soft water?
What type of salt should I use in my water softener?
First and foremost, don't use rock salt. It isn't designed for softener use. While we recommend using solar or block salts, any type of clean salt can be utilized. Because the cleaners in rust-cleaning salt can damage equipment, we advise avoiding any brands that advertise themselves as a rust-buster. The acids in this type of salt don't always play well with others.
Should I be worried about salt in my water?
Why do my sinks and fixtures turn yellow?
Tired of an unsightly yellow ring around your toilet or faucet? Well, first, this won't harm you & me even if it is unsightly. This staining is probably caused by an overabundance of iron in your water. There are cleaners designed to remove the yellowing. The best permanent solution, however, is installing a new water softener in Macomb Township.
Why are there brown stains on my dishwasher?
Black or brown stains in your dishwasher are often the result of manganese buildup. Because the dishwasher heats, mixes, and agitates, it makes a perfect oxidizer. If left untreated, an overabundance of manganese can stain your clothes.
Why are there blue-green stains in my sink?
If you notice a lot of bluish-green stains in your sink, your water might be acidic. This leads to it leaching metal from your piping and plumbing fixtures. When left untreated, this can lead to leaks in your copper piping.
Why does my water smell like rotten eggs?
Hydrogen sulfide buildup in your well or pipes is often to blame for this water problem. Though an abundance of sulfite isn’t a health hazard, it can leave an unpleasant taste in your water and corrode some pipes.
What is nitrate?
Nitrate is a naturally occurring substance that forms in the soil when oxygen and nitrogen combine. While perfectly fine in small amounts, an overabundance of nitrate can pollute groundwater.
Where does nitrate come from?
You might be wondering where all these nasty contaminants come from. Are you doing something wrong? Not usually. Livestock waste, fertilizers, and septic run-off are the most common causes of nitrogen in the soil.
Are there any side effects to consuming nitrate?
For most people, there’s no harm in consuming small amounts of nitrate. But things are different for infants. Nitrate makes it harder for their blood to transport oxygen. This can lead to a dangerous condition known as “blue baby syndrome.” For that reason, pregnant women and young children should avoid consuming nitrate-laden water.
My water in Macomb Township tastes bad, but it tested fine. What’s going on?
Water problems are split into two categories:
- Primary: Potentially dangerous things that can affect one’s health.
- Aesthetic: Things that alter the look, smell, or taste of water.
In most cases, testing strips are only looking for primary issues. To handle the aesthetic issues, you'll want to reach out to someone who does comprehensive water testing.
Why does my drinking water look cloudy?
There are few things as beautiful as a crystal clear glass of water. Unfortunately, not everyone in Macomb Township gets to experience this first hand. A lot of homes have water that's best described as "foggy."This cloudiness is often caused by tiny air bubbles in the water. It will dissipate if you let the water sit and poses no danger to your health.