Your home’s water supply is vitally important. It should be monitored and maintained as such. Poor water quality can be identified by gray or brown water and hard water spots on your dishes. It can also be identified by dry skin and appliance damage. If you live in Martinsville or Mooresville, you should be testing your water quality. Here’s why:

Standing Water in Your Pipes

Residents in older homes with galvanized pipes shouldn’t drink from faucets right away if it can be helped. Standing water in pipes can greatly diminish drinking water quality. Instead flush your lines for up to two minutes prior to use.

Bacteria and Other Contaminants

Martinsville residents on municipal water can rest easy knowing the city tests water quality weekly. However we highly recommend installing a water filtration system even if you’re living in a newer home on municipal water. Bacteria and metals can accumulate in plumbing lines in older homes that draw well water. While this isn’t a health concern on its face, it can take away from the overall quality of your water.

Calcium Deposits Might Be Destroying Your Appliances

A properly maintained water heater can last up to 10 years when used in conjunction with a water softener. Without a water softener installed in your home, large amounts of mineral deposits can build up in your water lines. This can greatly damage your water heater and dishwasher.

TESTING YOUR WATER IS EASY

Every Hudson Plumbing vehicle is equipped with a Water Analysis Test Kit. Ask your technician for a complimentary quality check. Especially if a new water heater or water softener is being installed. Further investigation can be accomplished by sending your water off to a lab for in-depth analysis.

Testing the quality of your home’s water can prevent over-use of appliances and other unwanted pollutants from getting into your drinking and cooking water.