So you have a Blue Green Stain in the shower…
If you live in the Northeast there’s a good chance that you have acidic water. High Acidity levels result in Low pH water. The symptoms of Low pH/High Acidity water are usually a blue green stain in fixtures, especially in the shower or anywhere else you use Hot water, also a Taste like a copper penny. In time another problem will occur as the Acid slowly dissolves the copper plumbing into the water stream resulting leaks to the copper pipes and fixtures.
One of the lowest maintenance solutions to High Acidity/Low pH is an Acid Neutralizer. These Water Treatment Systems work by using the energy within the acid to dissolve Calcium/Lime chips into the water. The passive buffering effects of the Calcium adsorbs the acid, raises the pH, and creates a protective coating on the pipes. Neutralizing is similar to taking a Tums for an acid stomach. It really works nicely in solving the problem and only requires a service call once a year, on average. Some consideration must be made as to how much Calcium will be added to the water. If the increase in Calcium Hardness is too great a Water Softener may be required. However when the Calcium Hardness is removed the High Acidity/Low pH remains corrected…
I will be writing more on Acid Neutralizing Filters next time. Until then, Neutralize those Blue Green stains and enjoy your great water!!!
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