COMMON WATER
PROBLEMS IN NS

Arsenic is a natural occurring metal, commonly found in drilled wells in Nova Scotia

Bacteria can make its way into your well water, causing health concerns.
 

Higher levels of iron may affect the taste, smell, and colour of drinking water. 

There are a number of causes that can contribute to smelly water. 

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Sulphur can make your drinking water taste and smell bad. It can also can stain your sink and toilet.

It's common for well owners to find staining around their sinks, tub drains, and toilets.

Uranium is a naturally occuring, radiactive metal that comes into contact with well water

Aluminum leaches from rock and soil into drinking water, and can impact your nervous system.

Hard water is high in dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium.

Lead is naturally found in the ground, but gets into drinking water through corrosion of plumbing.

A naturally occurring element that can effect the taste, odour, and colour of your water.

Low pH levels can cause corrosion in pipes, plumbing and water fixtures.

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A natural compound that leaves your water with an unappealing colour, smell, and taste.