While most causes of water odors are harmless, the fact is no one wants to drink smelly water. Your Benjamin Franklin plumber in Arlington can assist you in eliminating water odors. There a number of potential causes for smelly water, and the following are some of the most common.
Chlorine
Almost everyone is familiar with the bleach aroma of chlorine in the water. It may appear stronger at times, and this is typically due to excessive chlorination in public water sources. Chlorine is used by water treatment facilities for water disinfection and treatment. A Benjamin Franklin plumber in Arlington can provide the solution for chlorinated water with water filtration, eliminating not only the odor of chlorine, …show more content…
Sulfur Rotten Egg Odor
A variety of water quality issues can cause a sulfur rotten egg odor. Water containing sulfur can cause stain bathroom fixtures yellow or black, discolor beverages, and affect the taste of food and drinks. Sulfur contamination of water may be naturally occurring or artificially induced. Dissolved sulfur converts into the gas hydrogen sulfide, and imparts a rotten egg odor to the water. Treatment for a rotten egg odor depends on the cause, and a Ben Franklin plumber can take care of the problem for you.
Sulfur contamination can also originate from a water heater sacrificial rod, manufactured to prevent corrosion of the tank. Replacement of the rod will end smelly water when due to this cause. A Benjamin Franklin plumber in Arlington can provide the water heater repair needed to replace the sacrificial rod.
A lack of oxygen in open water sources such as ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams can also cause sulfur type odors. Agricultural runoff can cause the …show more content…
Some metal pipe can pose a health hazard. Contact your plumber in Arlington if you suspect pipe corrosion. If your pipes are not metal, contact your water authority.
Brown, red, orange, or yellow water may be due to rusting galvanized, steel or cast iron pipe in the home or the water main. While distasteful in appearance it’s not harmful to your health. However, rusting pipes can cause severe damage to your home, and its foundation when leaks occur. A Benjamin Franklin plumber in Arlington can provide repiping of your home.
Milky white or cloudy water is typically due to air bubbles related to the water authority providing service on a water main. Fill a clear glass with water and set it aside. If the water starts to clear at the bottom of the glass first, the condition is due to trapped air. It is not a threat to your health.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers a wide range of professional plumbing services and strives to exceed your expectations. Contact us when you need a reliable plumber in Arlington. We provide water filtration systems and other solutions for your water quality issues. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing serves Arlington, Fort Worth, and the surrounding areas. We are a member of the BBB with an A+