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Water Quality Checklist
Spotty dishes, dry skin, odd smells and stained fixtures all point to something in your water or your pipes. Use this list to see what's going on.
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What you see and feel
5 itemsWhat you smell and taste
4 itemsYour pipes and equipment
5 itemsNext steps
Report
Read your water report
Every public water system publishes an annual water quality report. Look up yours from your city or utility district.
Test
Test at the tap
A basic hardness and chlorine test shows what's coming out of your faucets, not just what left the plant.
Pipes
Rule out the plumbing
Rust and low pressure often come from old pipes or the water heater, not the water supply.
Not sure what you're seeing?
We can check your water heater, pipes and fixtures and explain what's causing the problem.