so talk to me about NC water,

SolelyDama · May 2010

I am noticing red rings in the toilet, and red deposit on shower heads. Is it just me, or is this water contaminated? I'm guessing it's mineral deposit, correct me if I'm wrong.

TIA!

NcsuPsych · May 2010

It is. My parents farm house is horrible with this. They water is so hard with minerals and what not that I can't stand the taste of it.

It also happens here with city water if we don't clean the toilets every once in a while.

I've heard that if you install a water softener, that'll fix the problem. We get the rings in the sinks and showers too, it's annoying, but fixable most of the time )

SolelyDama · May 2010

NcsuPsych:

It is. My parents farm house is horrible with this. They water is so hard with minerals and what not that I can't stand the taste of it.

It also happens here with city water if we don't clean the toilets every once in a while.

I've heard that if you install a water softener, that'll fix the problem. We get the rings in the sinks and showers too, it's annoying, but fixable most of the time )

well I'm glad it's fixable! I can't stand seeing that red deposit especially in the toilet, I had never had to clean a toilet bowl every 3 days.lol.

Thank you for the tip though!

sophabelle · May 2010

i always thought it was some kind of mold... i just spray some mildew cleaner on it and it goes away!

SolelyDama · May 2010

sophabelle:
i always thought it was some kind of mold... i just spray some mildew cleaner on it and it goes away!

Yeah cleaning it is easy, since it is mineral deposit. Cleaning it constantly was weird, I didn't have this issue in MA and since I normally drink tap water I was concerend that I would get sick or something.

JennaNAaron · May 2010

That's funny, I haven't noticed this...maybe our apartment complex has something installed...idk.

Breanneliz84@yahoo.com · May 2010

Wow, who says you learn something new each day because I have always wondered about this too. I am from Savannah, and this pink, red stuff was never a problem. It is an NC water thing. Kudos for you! I never wanted to ask this, but I am glad you did, now I know the culprit of the bathroom grossness.

NcsuPsych · May 2010

IF you get those toilet cleaner things. . (the kind that attach to the side of the bowl) it reduces the problem. . at least that's what I've been told.

I feel gross now. . too much potty talk Hah

jstvisiting · May 2010

My parents had this problem at one time also, due to hard water. There is a cleaner called Iron Out that will take away the stains.

sparty426 · May 2010

I've noticed that too!

terpbrideinnc · May 2010

It's likely to be iron. For public water supply systems, EPA (search link for the word "iron") does not consider iron contamination to be a health risk. If a public system is over the secondary limits spelled out by EPA, they are typically required to install a filtration system. If they are under, systems typically treat with chemicals to prevent the iron from being in a form that produces the color. Are you hooked onto a public water system (community well?) or do you have a private well? If you're on a community system, it's possible that the concentration of iron has shifted so their treatment is no longer effective. I'd suggest contacting the company that runs your water system to issue a complaint and get your neighbors to do the same. If you're on a private well, I found this website has some suggestions for effective treatments. Phosphate is the most common treatment that community well systems typically apply for iron at concentrations lower than the EPA secondary limit. If you decide to treat, I'd get the water tested to see what concentration you're dealing with.

terpbrideinnc · May 2010

Sorry, I should have read closer, I thought you were saying you could see that the water itself is red. If it's just the rings you are noticing, it'd doubtful there will be much the water system would be willing to do since it's not a health concern. They would more likely take action if you could see that the water itself was red and it was staining clothes & stuff, but just some marks on fixtures aren't likely to be considered a major aesthetic issue. If you're interested in looking up the results for tests done on your water system, the state has a website (thought it's kind of confusing).

SolelyDama · May 2010

Wow, Thank you! That atleast can direct me to what is causing the red rings and red deposit.

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