Hard Water
Hard water contains excess calcium and magnesium minerals that leave scale buildup on pipes, fixtures, and appliances. In Okeechobee, Highlands, Hardee, Glades, and Hendry Counties, hard water is one of the most common complaints we hear from homeowners. Scale buildup reduces water heater efficiency, shortens appliance lifespan, leaves spots on dishes and glassware, causes soap scum on showers and tubs, and leaves skin and hair feeling dry after bathing. A Kinetico water softener removes hardness minerals and restores your water to a clean, soft condition throughout your entire home.
Iron & Manganese
Iron and manganese are naturally occurring minerals found throughout the groundwater in our five-county service area. Iron causes rust-colored staining on sinks, toilets, tubs, showerheads, and clothing. Manganese produces dark brown or black staining and can create a metallic taste in drinking water. Both minerals can clog pipes and damage water-using appliances over time. The Kinetico Sulfur Guard Backwashing Filter and Powerline PRO Series Filters are highly effective solutions for homes dealing with iron and manganese in their well water.
Sulfur Odors
Hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in well water produces a strong rotten egg odor that makes water unpleasant for drinking, bathing, and washing. This is an extremely common problem throughout Okeechobee, Highlands, and Hardee Counties, where well water passes through sulfur-bearing rock formations. Even low concentrations of hydrogen sulfide are noticeable and can affect water-using appliances. The Kinetico Sulfur Guard Backwashing Filter is one of the most effective solutions available for hydrogen sulfide removal, providing continuous filtered water without interruption, even during the backwash cycle.
Sediment/Cloudy Water
Sediment in well water includes sand, silt, grit, clay, and fine particulate matter that enters the water supply through the aquifer or aging well components. Cloudy or discolored water is a sign that your system needs attention. Left untreated, sediment clogs fixtures, damages water-using appliances, reduces water pressure, and can indicate deeper water quality issues. The Kinetico Macrolite Backwashing Filter uses a proprietary ceramic media to remove very fine particulate matter and restore water clarity throughout your home.
Musty, Earthy, Unpleasant Taste
Musty, earthy, or otherwise unpleasant tastes and odors in water are most often caused by algae, molds, bacteria, or decaying organic matter in the water supply. In well water systems, these issues can develop when the well casing is compromised or when surface water infiltrates the aquifer. Municipal water can also develop these characteristics when source water conditions change seasonally. A Kinetico drinking water system with activated carbon filtration effectively removes the organic compounds responsible for taste and odor problems, delivering clean, great-tasting water at your tap.
Chlorine Taste or Smell
Chlorine is added to municipal water supplies as a disinfectant and is safe at regulated levels. However, many homeowners in cities and towns throughout our five-county service area find that chlorine taste and odor make their tap water unpleasant to drink and cook with. Chlorine can also dry out skin and hair during bathing and may react with organic matter in water to form disinfection byproducts. The Kinetico AquaKinetic A200 and K5 Drinking Water Station with activated carbon filtration removes chlorine and its byproducts, delivering clean, fresh-tasting water throughout your home.
Discoloration
Water discoloration can range from yellow or orange tones caused by iron, to blue-green staining caused by acidic water corroding copper pipes, to dark brown or black caused by manganese. Each color tells a different story about what is happening in your water supply. Blue-green staining on sinks, tubs, and shower drains is a sign that your water has a low pH and is actively corroding your plumbing system from the inside. This is a common issue in our service area and can lead to pinhole leaks and costly plumbing repairs if left untreated. The Kinetico Calcite Backwashing Filter and Neutralizer raise pH levels and stop corrosion before it causes lasting damage.
