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919-772-4488 or

800-865-1208

Rosemont

 

Location: South Durham, 27713

Water Source: Mix of private wells and community system (two wells) 

 

PRIVATE WELLS: 

Hardness
3-45 GPGHardness leads to scale build-up, fixture damage and poor cleaning powerRemove with Kinetico Water Softener
Iron
VariableIron occurs as mostly dissolved iron, can cause noticeable stainingRemove with Kinetico Water Softener
Disinfection Chemicals
None
 No correction needed
pH
6.8-10.7Okay in general, increased alkalinity in some wellsNo correction needed
Total Dissolved Solids

290-1010 PPM 

 Very high, effects flavors of foods, beverages and icePurify with Kinetico K5 Reverse Osmosis
Other
  Hydrogen Sulfide in some wells - rotten egg smellRemove with Sulfur Guard Filter

COMMUNITY WELLS:

 
Hardness
9-12 GPGHardness leads to scale build-up, fixture damage and poor cleaning powerRemove with Kinetico Water Softener
Iron
VariableIron occurs as mostly oxidized iron particulate of variable size, causes noticeable stainingRemove with 5-micron filter
Disinfection Chemicals
ChlorineChlorine present, THMs form as by-productsRemove with whole house dechlorinator or K5 RO system
pH
7.5Okay in general, slightly alkalineNo correction needed
Total Dissolved Solids

470-500 PPM 

Very high, effects flavors of foods, beverages and icePurify with Kinetico K5 Reverse Osmosis
Other
 Hydrogen Sulfide in some water heaters - rotten egg smellRequires sanitization and anode rod change
 

 

To learn more about the water quality in your home - CALL TODAY to schedule your FREE water evaluation!

(919) 772-4488