Manganese is usually noticed in water because of a black or purple colour. Stains may appear on laundry or on plumbing fixtures. The water may also have a bitter taste. A water softener is the most effective way to remove manganese. At very high concentrations, manganese problems are most often linked to biofouling of the well. Treating biofouling will be a better approach to manganese problems in these cases than simply removing the manganese itself.

If sand or grit is found in the well water, it likely indicates a physical deterioration of the well. In such an instance, it is often useful to carry out a camera inspection of the well to assess the location and extent of any damage.

The most common odour problem is a "rotten egg" smell. This is caused by hydrogen sulphide in the water. Hydrogen sulphide may be inherent in the water supply but may also be introduced in the well itself through the actions of biofouling bacteria.

Hydrogen sulphide can be treated through the use of an activated carbon filter. If the hydrogen sulphide is caused by biofouling then treating the biofouling through the use of Wellrific shocking or a down well injection system may be more appropriate.

Hydrogen sulphide is the form of sulphur responsible for the "rotten egg" odour which people find objectionable. Hydrogen sulphide can be found inherently in water, especially when that water is drawn from certain deep, old aquifers. Other wells may be generating hydrogen sulphide as a byproduct of biofouling bacteria.

Hardness is caused by the presence of calcium carbonate in the water.The easiest solution for overly hard water is the installation of a water softener.

Lead can be a dangerous contaminant in drinking water. Lead is a neurotoxin which can cause serious health problems.

Lead can be released into water from leaded solder, leaded brass plumbing components, and old lead service connections. Recently, evidence has been accumulating that lead can also be mobilized into well water by biofouling processes.

MacLellan Water Technology can conduct lead testing to see if your drinking water suffers from lead contamination. MacLellan Water Technology can also install equipment to remove lead if lead is found.

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