Water Problems & Solutions
Identify what's going on with your water and discover the right treatment solution.
Start With a Water Test
The best first step is getting your water professionally tested. A certified dealer can analyze your water against EPA standards and recommend the exact treatment you need.
Specialty Systems & Treatment
For specialty systems and treatment, we recommend working with your local Penguin dealer to discuss water testing options and treatment solutions.
Find a DealerWhat You See
Reddish-brown stains on fixtures, sinks, and laundry. Caused by dissolved iron in your water supply.
View SolutionsBlack or brown stains and discoloration on fixtures and laundry. Often accompanies iron in well water.
View SolutionsCloudy, gritty, or murky water caused by sand, silt, rust particles, or other suspended solids.
Specialty treatment: talk with your local Penguin dealer about water testing and treatment options.
Find a DealerYellow or tea-colored water caused by decaying organic matter. Common in shallow wells and surface water sources.
Specialty treatment: talk with your local Penguin dealer about water testing and treatment options.
Find a DealerWhat You Smell or Taste
Hydrogen sulfide gas creates a distinctive rotten egg smell. Even low levels make water unpleasant to use.
View SolutionsChemical taste and smell from municipal water disinfection. Dries skin and hair, affects cooking and beverages.
View SolutionsIron, lead, copper, or other dissolved metals give water a harsh metallic flavor and can indicate pipe corrosion.
Specialty treatment: talk with your local Penguin dealer about water testing and treatment options.
Find a DealerWhat You Feel
Dry skin, soap scum, scale buildup on fixtures and appliances. Hard water shortens the life of water heaters and plumbing.
View SolutionsCorroded pipes, blue-green stains on fixtures, and pinhole leaks. Low pH water is aggressive and damages plumbing systems.
View SolutionsHidden Concerns
"Forever chemicals" that don't break down in the environment or your body. Linked to serious health concerns at even trace levels.
View SolutionsA serious health risk, especially for children. Often leaches from aging pipes and solder in older homes and municipal systems.
View SolutionsA naturally occurring toxin found in groundwater. Colorless and tasteless, making testing the only way to detect it.
View SolutionsMicrobiological contamination including E. coli and coliform bacteria. Requires disinfection treatment for safe drinking water.
View SolutionsRadioactive elements in groundwater pose inhalation and ingestion risks. Common in areas with granite bedrock.
Specialty treatment: talk with your local Penguin dealer about water testing and treatment options.
Find a DealerAgricultural runoff and fertilizer contamination. Dangerous for infants and pregnant women at levels above EPA limits.
View SolutionsNot Sure What's In Your Water?
A professional water test is the best way to know exactly what treatment you need. Connect with a certified Penguin Water dealer for a free water analysis.