City Water Solutions For Decatur, IN
Kinetico Water Systems has been providing water treatment solutions for people in Decatur, IN for over 30 years. Residents of Decatur 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.
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Why Drinking Water Matters
Water is part of your daily life. You use it to cook, clean, make coffee, and—most importantly—stay hydrated. But not all water is the same. Tap water can carry unwanted things like:
Chlorine
Chlorine, an additive in drinking water, can cause your water to have an odd taste and smell.
Lead or Copper
Lead piping can deteriorate over time, causing water to contain contaminants from both inside and outside.
Hard Water Minerals
Hard water minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, can cause scale to build up on surfaces and inside appliances, resulting in damage.
Common Water Problems In Decatur, IN
These water problems are common to Decatur, IN water, but they may not affect your home or business.
Water in Decatur, IN comes from the municipal water supplier, The City of Decatur Water Works, 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 Decatur's city water, you can review the 2024 Water Quality Report from The City of Decatur Water Works. In Decatur, we most commonly see water problems like hard water and high levels of nitrate. If you have these or other water problems, schedule a water test to learn how you can treat your water problems.
Hard Water
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 Decatur 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.
Nitrates
One of the unseen water contaminants found in Decatur water is nitrate. Nitrate often finds its way into city water supplies through agricultural runoff, industrial processes, and wastewater discharge. The city of Strongsville has both urban and rural settings, meaning that runoff and improper wastewater discharge contribute to increased nitrate levels. Farms frequently use nitrogen-based fertilizers to boost crop growth, and when it rains, excess fertilizer can wash into nearby rivers, streams, and groundwater sources. Septic systems and wastewater treatment plants can also contribute nitrates to water systems when improperly maintained. Additionally, urban stormwater runoff containing organic waste or industrial byproducts can further elevate nitrate levels in municipal water sources. Once introduced into the water supply, nitrates can persist because they are highly soluble and do not readily degrade.
To help reduce the amounts of nitrate in your drinking water, we suggest installing our K5 Drinking Water Station. With the multi-stage filtration and modular filter set-up, the K5 is highly effective at reducing the levels of nitrate and other contaminants found in your water.
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