COMMON WATER PROBLEMS
Is Your Water Trying to Tell You Something?
Hard water, strange tastes, scale buildup, and invisible contaminants are all signs your water needs attention. Here is what to look for — and what to do about it.
Common Water Problems We Solve
Houston-area water is some of the hardest in the country. Here are the issues we see most often — and the solutions that work.
Hard Water & Scale Buildup
Signs to look for
White crusty deposits on faucets, showerheads, and appliances. Spots on dishes and glassware. Soap that won't lather. Stiff, scratchy laundry.
What causes it
Hard water contains high levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. The Houston area consistently ranks among the hardest water regions in the United States.
A whole-house water softener removes hardness minerals through an ion exchange process, eliminating scale at every tap in your home.
PFOA & Forever Chemicals
Signs to look for
No visible symptoms — PFAS contamination is invisible, odorless, and tasteless. The only way to know is to test.
What causes it
PFOA and related PFAS compounds are man-made chemicals found in many Houston-area water supplies. They do not break down in the environment or the human body and have been linked to serious health concerns.
A reverse osmosis drinking water system removes up to 99% of PFOA and PFAS from your drinking and cooking water.
Chlorine Taste & Odor
Signs to look for
Water that smells or tastes like a swimming pool. Dry skin and hair after showering. Faded laundry colors.
What causes it
Municipal water suppliers use chlorine and chloramines to disinfect the water supply. While necessary for safety, residual chlorine affects taste, odor, and can irritate skin and eyes.
A whole-house carbon filter removes chlorine and chloramines from every tap in your home, improving taste, odor, and feel.
Sediment & Particles
Signs to look for
Cloudy or discolored water. Grit or particles visible in the glass. Clogged aerators and showerheads. Shortened appliance lifespan.
What causes it
Sediment — sand, rust, silt, and other particles — enters the water supply from aging pipes, well systems, or municipal distribution lines.
A whole-house sediment filter installed at the point of entry traps particles before they reach your fixtures and appliances.
Iron & Rotten Egg Odor
Signs to look for
Reddish-brown stains in sinks, tubs, and toilets. Metallic taste. Rotten egg or sulfur smell. Orange or brown discoloration.
What causes it
Iron and hydrogen sulfide (which produces the rotten egg smell) are common in well water and some municipal supplies. Even small amounts cause staining and unpleasant taste.
Specialized iron filtration or a water softener with iron-removal capability addresses both staining and odor at the source.
Low Water Pressure
Signs to look for
Weak flow from faucets and showerheads. Long wait times to fill pots or bathtubs. Appliances that cycle slowly.
What causes it
Scale buildup inside pipes from hard water is one of the most common causes of reduced water pressure in Houston homes. Over time, mineral deposits narrow the pipe interior.
Softening your water stops new scale from forming. In severe cases, descaling treatment or pipe replacement may be needed alongside a softener.
Let's Fix Your Water
Call us today to schedule a free water test. We have been solving Houston water problems since 2007.