Why water can look orange.
Iron.  It is seen in water as rust stains in sinks, showers and fixtures.  At only 3/10 of one part per million (ppm), staining becomes obvious. If there is an abnormal amount of iron in your water, see the Products section of this web site to learn more about the Waterboss® Iron Filter.

Why water can reduce the life of your water using appliances.
Hard water forms scale build-up in plumbing and water-using appliances, causing the need to repair or replace these items more frequently.  Treated water can increase the useful life of these items by up to 30%.

Why water can increase energy costs.
Hard water forms a scale build-up in appliances such as a water heater.  If the scale is only 1/8" thick, 33% more fuel is required to heat the water.  Therefore, more energy is needed to heat hard water while more soft water means more hard cash for you.

Why water can corrode your plumbing.
pH measures acidity or alkalinity and is measured on a scale of 0 to 14.  A reading of 7 is neutral.  Low pH indicates acidity and can cause corrosion in pipes and fixtures.  Blue/green or rust color stains are often the result of low pH water. If your water tests low for pH, see the Products section of this web site to learn more about the Waterboss® Acid Neutralizing Filter.

Why water can have a chlorine taste and odor.
One way that cities treat water is to add chlorine gas.  Chlorine above .2 parts per million (ppm) produces unpleasant taste and odors.  Large amounts can irritate the skin and eyes. If your water has chlorine taste and odor, see the Products section of this web site to learn more about the Waterboss® Model 950.

Why water can smell like rotten eggs.
A very offensive "rotten egg" smell indicates the presence of Hydrogen Sulfide.  Hydrogen Sulfide develops from decaying organic matter, some bacteria and even petroleum refining. If your water smells like rotten eggs and has more than 1 ppm of iron, see the Products section of this web site to learn more about the Waterboss® Iron filter.