| Problem | Causes | Solutions |
|---|
| By Touch |
| DRY, Itchy Skin + Hard water/ poor Quality + Limp lifeless hair + Soap Scum, Residue + Stiff, Scratchy laundry | Result of metallic ions dissolved in the water, reported as concentration of calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate is derived from dissolved limestone or discharges from operating or abandoned mines. Also from magnesium a naturally occurring mineral. | CareSoft Elite RCCare Soft EliteTotal Care. |
| By Taste |
| Bitter | Sulfate – Elevated concentrations may result from saltwater intrusion, mineral dissolution, and domestic or industrial waste. Forms hard scales on boilers and heat exchangers; can change the taste of water, and has a laxative effect in high doses. | Ion Pro W/OzoneAtlantic Blue Carbon Filter |
| Effervescent | Dissolved Gases. | Ion Pro. |
| Salty | Chlorine – Water additive used to control microbes. Eye/nose irritation; stomach discomfort and skin irritation. | Atlantic Blue Carbon FilterReverse OsmosisCareSoft Elite RC |
| By Smell |
| Chemical | Chlorine – Water additive used to control microbes. Eye/nose irritation; stomach discomfort and skin irritation. | Atlantic Blue Carbon FilterReverse OsmosisCareSoft Elite RC |
| General Bad Smell | Hydrogen Sulfide – Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless gas that can exist naturally in groundwater. Sulfur-reducing bacteria present in groundwater use sulfur as an energy source to chemically change sulfates to hydrogen sulfide. The bacteria use sulfur from decaying plants and other organic matter in oxygen-deficient environments. They can occur in deep or shallow wells, and reside in plumbing systems. | Ion Pro W/OzoneReplace Anode Rod w/Oxidizing Anode |
| By Appearance |
| Heavy Sediment | Sediment – Although sediment (those particles which can settle out in a jar of water) is often described as looking like dirt, soil or sand, sometimes it is caused by dissolved metals, such as iron, that precipitate out of solution. It’s important to properly identify the cause in order to choose the right filter or system. | Ion ProSediment filter. |
| Lime Buildup or White Scale | Result of metallic ions dissolved in the water, reported as concentration of calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate is derived from dissolved limestone or discharges from operating or abandoned mines. Also from magnesium a naturally occurring mineral. | CareSoft Elite RCCare Soft EliteTotal Care. |
