| Symptom |
Probable
Cause |
Probable
Remedy |
| Scale
in pipes and water heater; causes "soap scum" on fixtures,
tile, dishes and laundry; low sudsing characteristics |
Hardness |
Ion
exchange softener |
| Red
staining on fixtures; bitter taste |
Iron |
Oxidation
filter; ion exchange softener |
| Dark
brown stains on fixtures; bitter taste |
Manganese |
Oxidation
filter |
| "Cloudy"
water; high turbidity; non-settling |
Clay;
silt |
Industrial
filter |
| Blue-green
stains on fixtures; pitting and leaking in plumbing |
Acid
water; low pH; electrolysis |
Neutralizer;
proper grounding of electrical wiring |
