Bacteria and Water Contaminants in Maryland, DC & Northern VA
Bacteria and other contaminants in your water can be harmful to you and your family’s health, your appliance’s efficiency, and your pipes.
If you suspect there are excessive amounts of chlorine, sediment, or other bacteria in your water, contact National Water Service today to help clean the water for better cooking, washing, drinking, and health.
How Does Bacteria Get into Water
Bacteria can enter a water supply through a number of ways including but not limited to:
- Sewage
- Parasites
- Viruses
- Coliforms
- Mold
- Animal Waste
- Dead & Decaying Animals
- Escherichia (E. Coli) When Contracted and Transmitted by People
The Harmful Effects of Bacteria in Water
Disease
- Legionnaires
- Pneumonia
- Gastroenteritis
- Meningitis
Infections
- UTI
- Gastrointestinal
Organ Damage
- Liver
- Kidneys
- Intestines
- More
General Illness
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Blood in urine
- Swelling
- Dehydration
- Dry mouth
- Cramps
- Headaches
Leptospirosis
- 1st stage: jaundice, reddened eyes, rash, abdominal pain, high fever, chills, & aching muscles
- 2nd stage: meningitis, liver failure, or kidney failure
- Untreated leptospirosis can kill
Leptospirosis in Pets
- Stiffness
- Refusal to eat
- Extreme weakness
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Severe muscle pain
Water containing bacteria may appear clear or clean – the only way to tell for sure is to have your water tested
Treatment Options for Bacteria in Water
Bacteria
Expore our different options for bacteria removal
Sediment
Need to get rid of sediment? We have a few options to choose from!
NITRATES
REVERSE OSMOSIS is our recommendation for removing nitrates from your water
Chlorine Removal
A carbon tank is the best way to handle chlorine removal from your water
