Whether your water comes from a public system or private well, it’s probably deemed safe for drinking, bathing and cooking. However, there are many sources of pollution that may alter the taste and smell of your water—and impact your health, as well. A quality water filter can help ensure the taste and clarity of your water—while preventing contact with dangerous contaminants and mineral pollutants like iron and sulfur.

Sources of Groundwater Contamination

• Pesticides and fertilizers: Seeping into rural water systems, common agricultural chemicals like nitrites and herbicides can taint groundwater sources with disease-causing pollutants.
• Landfills: As residents and commercial entities dispose of hazardous waste and mounds of garbage, rainfall carries soluble contaminants into groundwater systems below the dumping areas. Septic tank leaks may also endanger private and public water supplies.
• Microorganisms: In areas of high flooding and overwhelming wildlife populations, bacteria, fungi and parasites can cause groundwater pollution.
• Radon: A color and odor-free gas, radon is produced through the breakdown of uranium deposits. While small amounts of radon are present in many water sources, high levels may lead to increased cancer risks.
• Sulfur: Formed by the decay of plants and other organic materials, sulfur is not a known health hazard. It does, however, cause water to take on an unpleasant, “rotten” odor and taste. A water filter can prevent this undesirable effect.
• Iron: Leached into groundwater from rock formations and high-mineral soil, iron can also impact the taste of your water supply. While it doesn’t generally cause health problems, iron builds up on faucets, fixtures and tubs—leading to unsightly deposits that are hard to remove. When you invest in a water filter, water tastes better and kitchen/bathroom fixtures are easier to clean and maintain.

If your primary water source is a private well, it’s especially important to invest in a water filter and regularly test water for contaminants. And while public water systems have fairly diligent testing schedules, the potential for water contamination still exists. If you’re concerned about protecting your family from water pollutants and maintaining your water’s quality taste and smell, consider installing a proven water filter. A reputable filtration system can improve water quality, remove sulfur and iron, and prevent the chemical spread that may adversely affect your health and well-being.

Many people wish they could rid themselves of  contaminants in their home drinking water.  But, there are so many options out there, it can be confusing and even a little scary for the average homeowner.  That’s why your local Culligan Man is here to help!

With a large array of home water treatment products, and years of training and expertise in water treatment, your local Culligan man can put together a package just for you!

All of our drinking water systems feature Culligan’s exclusive, patented filtration technologies to provide the highest-level of water filtration available. Using state-of-the-art reverse osmosis and sophisticated interchangeable filters, your Culligan Service Technician can customize a solution for your specific water needs and provide you with better tasting, high-quality water that will make a refreshing difference in your home.

• Safer water – our water filtration systems are designed to reduce harmful impurities like cysts, arsenic, lead, radium, chlorine and other harmful impurities⁴

• Pure convenience – enjoy an endless supply of Culligan drinking water with the push of a button right at your kitchen sink

• Better tasting water – clean, Culligan water will improve the taste of everything you make with water – coffee, teas, drinks, ice cubes, baby formula, and all your recipes

• Great for appliances – the cleaner water you get with a Culligan drinking water system is better for use in appliances like ice makers and humidifiers

• Healthier choice – everyone will drink more Culligan water and less sodas and sugary drinks

• Cost savings – glass for glass, Culligan water costs far less than buying expensive single-serve bottles of water from the store

• Environmentally-friendly – with Culligan water, you’ll drink fewer single-serve bottles of water, saving thousands of bottles from clogging our landfills

Check out some of our local dealers and what they have to offer:
Iowa City Home Water Treatment Systems
Binghamton Home Water Treatment Systems
Winnipeg Home Water Treatment Systems

An article from last summer at cbc.ca outlines some common problems Winnipeg residenta have with their drinking water.

Winnipeggers are holding their noses yet again to fend off the distinctive musty smell and taste that often plague the city’s tap water in the summer.

Winnipeg’s water has an odd taste for a few weeks almost every year due to seasonal algae growth in Shoal Lake, a 227-square-kilometre lake on the Manitoba-Ontario border that provides Winnipeg’s drinking water.

Despite its unpleasant taste and smell, Winnipeg tap water is still safe to drink, says Winnipeg Regional Health Authority’s medical officer of health. Tap water is routinely tested during the summer season for substances produced by algae.

If you, like many consumers, are interested in improving the quality of the water in your home, you should contact your local Culligan Man!

Stewart Water Conditioning has been serving the Winnipeg, Manitoba area for years – and can provide you with anything from bottled water to whole home water treatment systems!

You can check out their contact information here.