Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Water Filtration’

Why Are There Black Specks in My Water?

Monday, May 4th, 2020
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Sometimes, water quality issues with the water supply in a house aren’t immediately obvious. But if you notice there are black specks floating around in the water coming from your taps, your internal alarms will go off. Where are these black specks coming from? Are they dangerous? What can be done about them?

You may need a plumber in Frederick, MD to help you with your water quality problems, starting with diagnosing why you’ve got black specks in the water in the first place. You can trust our plumbers to find out what’s affecting your water supply and find solutions to it. Below are some of the common causes of this problem, but you will want to turn to a professional to get an exact answer.

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Signs You Need a Water Filtration System

Monday, July 3rd, 2017

water-handsAssuming you get your water from the city in which you live, you probably know that the water in your home goes through a rather extensive water treatment process before it makes its way to you. The effectiveness of the water treatment facility varies from city to city, but most of them are good enough to remove the majority of harmful materials from your water supply. No water treatment is 100% effective, though.

There is always a slight chance that some level of harmful contaminants will make it into your home’s water supply, which is a big problem with things like lead, cyanide, arsenic, and about a half-dozen other dangerous materials. If you notice any of the following symptoms, it might be a good idea to install a dedicated water filtration system in your home.

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How Hard Water Can Destroy Your Plumbing

Monday, April 13th, 2015

Before the water that you use in your home comes out of your tap, it is treated by the city you live in. Any harmful chemicals or minerals are removed, then the water is sent into your home. However, there are several mineral types that, while not harmful to you, can wreak havoc on your plumbing system. Water that contains high amounts of these minerals is known as “hard” water, and it’s a pretty big problem for a lot of people across the country. Read on to discover the effects that hard water can have on your plumbing system, and how you can prevent them.

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