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Water quality issues - Smells and stains, and everything is treated!?
I tested the water before installing the softener, was between 30-35-40 GPG each time. I installed a 40,000 softener, I have a Big Blue filtration system with a carbon filter, and a UV system.. The water leaves yellow/orange rings in the toilets and sinks still, and the water in my dishwasher and washing machine smells awful after a day (I do the wash, load dishwasher again and within a day it smells rotten. Wasn't like that at the city house I moved from.) Likewise with my washing machine - if clothes are left in there any more than an hour or two they stink.
I am actually a plumber, but never been well versed in the water treatment side of things. It's NOT sulfur, I am aware of that. We have pex lines throughout the whole house, well was blasted last August and we have done 10+ water sample tests to ensure quality, I still ended up having to put in a UV and filtration.
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- chaindropzLv 48 years agoFavorite Answer
One way to get rid of iron is to aerate your water before you filter. I am not selling a product as a retired water operator I am suggesting a process for you to consider. Choose your own process and vender. Do not add strong chlorine ahead of softener without removing most or all the chlorine prior to softening. Chlorine can damage resin.
http://www.air-pump.com/technical.php
http://www.easywater.com/iron-shield/?ac=2889&gcli...
Source(s): Retired water operator