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Learn More About Ostrander, OH Water

Kinetico Water Systems has been providing water treatment solutions for people in Ostrander, OH for over 30 years. Residents of Ostrander get their water from both private wells and city water. The water supply in the city is treated with chemical disinfectants to meet state and federal minimum regulations for contaminants. After it is treated, the water must travel through the water distribution system before it reaches your home for household use.

Why Does Your Water Quality Matter?

When most people think about water quality, they only consider the water they drink and cook with. The fact is that most of the water we use is not consumed, but used for tasks like cleaning dishes, washing clothes and bathing. If your water is not of good quality, you could be harming your water pipes, shortening the lifespan of water-using appliances, and even drying out your hair and skin. To learn more about the quality of your water, schedule a water test.

A local Kinetico water specialist will come to your home to test the water at the source. Once they have the water test results they will explain water treatment solutions to you and how they can improve your life.

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Common Water Problems In Ostrander, OH

These water problems are common to Ostrander, OH water, but they may not affect your home or business.

Water in Ostrander, OH comes from the water supplier, The Del Co Water Company, and private well water systems. Even if you have city water, your water can still have some level of contaminants. It can also still cause water problems in your home. To learn more about Ostrander's city water you can review the 2023 Water Quality Report from The Del Co Water Company. In Ostrander, we most commonly see water problems like hard water, lead in water, and discolored water.. If you have these or other water problems, schedule a water test to learn how you can treat your water problems.

Hard Water

Scale Buildup on a Shower

 

When water travels through the ground, it picks up minerals like calcium and magnesium. These minerals dissolve in water and make water hard. Hard water can cause problems for both you and your home. If your water is even slightly hard your water-using appliances can be damaged by scale buildup shortening their lifespan. Hard water also stains sinks and showers and leaves hard water spots on dishes and silverware. It can also affect you. Your skin can dry out when you bathe and wash your hands. Your hair can become dull and brittle, causing it to tangle and become more difficult to manage.

Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon. If your water measures at one grain per gallon of hardness, it is hard. Water 10 grains per gallon or more is considered very hard.

Water Hardness Table

Grains per Gallon (gpg) Milligrams per Liter (mg/L)  Water Classification
(Water Quality Association)
<1.0 <17.1 Soft
1 - 3.5 17.1 - 60 Slightly Hard
3.5 - 7.0 60 - 120 Moderately Hard
7.0-10.5 120 - 180 Hard
10.5 +  180 + Very Hard

If you suspect that your water is hard, the best solution for you and other homes in Ostrander may be a Kinetico Premier Series Water Softener. A water softener replaces the hardness ions in hard water with softer sodium ions. You will see and feel the benefits of soft water for you and your home. Learn more about how water softeners work and the benefits of soft water.

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Lead Contamination

Old lead water lines in the city

 

Lead pipes and aging infrastructure pose significant challenges to public drinking water quality in many communities, including Ostrander, Ohio. Older water systems, especially those constructed before the 1980s, often utilized lead pipes or lead-containing materials. Over time, these pipes can corrode, leading to the leaching of lead into the water supply. Additionally, aging infrastructure may suffer from leaks and breaks, increasing the risk of contamination and service disruptions.

To address these concerns, Ohio has initiated several programs aimed at identifying and replacing lead service lines. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires public water systems to map areas known or likely to contain lead service lines, ensuring proper sampling and prioritization for replacement. Furthermore, the state has received significant federal funding to support these efforts. For instance, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has allocated substantial resources for water infrastructure upgrades, including lead pipe replacements. By proactively upgrading aging infrastructure and eliminating lead pipes, communities like Ostrander can enhance the safety and reliability of their public drinking water systems, safeguarding public health for all residents. 

 

The best way to protect your family from lead in your drinking water is by filtration. For this, we suggest installing our K5 Drinking Water Station. With the multi-stage filtration and modular filter set-up, the K5 is highly effective at removing lead particles, as well as reducing contaminants and byproducts in your water.

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Discolored Water

rust colored water

 

Discolored tap water can occur for several reasons, often related to changes in the water system or the presence of naturally occurring minerals. One common cause is the disturbance of sediment in water mains during events like pipe repairs, construction, or sudden changes in water flow. These sediments can include harmless particles like iron or manganese, which give the water a brown, yellow, or reddish tint. In other cases, corrosion in older pipes can release rust into the water supply, leading to discoloration. While discoloration is usually temporary and not harmful, it can be alarming for residents. The issues associated with discolored water go beyond its unpleasant appearance. Even though it is often safe to drink, the water may stain clothing during laundry or leave residues in sinks, tubs, and toilets. 

 

Kinetico has several water treatment solutions to help with stains caused by water. If there is iron in your water causing reddish-orange stains, we have iron filters to get rid of them. If your stains are scale buildup and hard water spots, a Premier Series Water Softener is the solution to your water problems.

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