SYMPTOMS
  • Discolored Water
  • Odorous Water
  • Rusty Water
  • Milky Water
  • Yellow Water
  • White Particles
 
CAUSES
  • Chemical reaction with bacteria
  • Chemical reaction triggered by softener
  • Dissolved gases
  • Crumbling dip tube
 

Identifying the Problem

Symptoms Causes Means of Treatment
Discolored Water Chemical reaction with bacteria see Bulletin 21 & 23
Odorous Water Chemical reaction with bacteria see Bulletin 22 & 23
Rusty Water Chemical reaction with bacteria see Bulletin 21 & 23
Yellow Water Chemical reaction with bacteria see Bulletin 21 & 23
Milky Water Dissolved gases see Bulletin 24
White Particles Chemical reaction caused by softener
Loose sediment in the tank
Crumbling dip tube
see Bulletins 13 & 44