Stains And Spots

Stains + Spots

Stain + Spots – blue or green, red or orange, black or brown stains – hard water

Blue or Green Stain – copper + selenium – corroding pipes – caused by acidic water

• Harmful Effects
  • Acute copper poisoning: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal illness, abdominal & muscle pain.
  • Severe cases of copper poisoning have led to anemia, liver poisoning, kidney failure & and even death
  • Hair & fingernail changes
  • Damage to the peripheral nervous system
• Treatment Options
  • Acid Neutralizer
  • Chemical Feeder
  • Water Softener

https://www.wqa.org/Portals/0/Technical/Technical%20Fact%20Sheets/2015_Copper.pdf

https://www.wqa.org/Portals/0/Technical/Technical%20Fact%20Sheets/2015_Selenium.pdf

Red or Orange Stain – staining of fixtures and clothes, and give the water a bitter or rusty taste – caused by iron

• Harmful Effects
  • Too much iron can lead to liver disease, heart problems and diabetes.
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Joint pain
  • Abdominal painskin
  • Skin & hair color changes
  • Infertility
• Treatment Options
  • IBSB (Iron Breaker, Sulfur Breaker)
  • Water Softener

Brown Stain – caused by manganese – sour, asphaltic or greasy flavor to water

• Harmful Effects
  • Diarrhea
  • Upset Stomach
  • Discoloration of sinks as well as clothing
• Treatment Options
  • Water Softener
  • Carbon Tank

Black Stain – caused by iron & sulfur or magnesium

• Harmful Effects of Sulfur (the rest as seen above)
  • Diarrhea 
  • Dehydration
• Treatment Options
  • Water Softener
  • Carbon Tank
  • IBSB (Iron Breaker, Sulfur Breaker)
  • Reverse Osmosis

Contact National Water Service today for a free basic water quality test!