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Learn More About Greenfield, IN Water

Kinetico Water Systems has been providing water treatment solutions for people in Greenfield, IN for over 30 years. Residents of Greenfield 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 Greenfield, IN

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

Water in Greenfield comes from the municipal water supplier, The City of Greenfield Water Utilities, 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 Greenfield's city water, you can review the 2023 Water Quality Report from The City of Greenfield. In Greenfielde, we most commonly see water problems like hard water, high levels of nitrate, 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 on a shower faucet

 

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 Greenfield 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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Staining and Discolored Water

Hard Water Staining on a Sink

 

Another common water problem we see in Greenfield is stains caused by hard water. Stains can be caused by several water problems, but in Greenfield, we most often see hard water stains and scale buildup, or reddish-orange and brown stains caused by iron.

Typically, you cannot see these water problems until the water evaporates and leaves a stain on your sinks, showers, clothes, or, in some cases, your hair. If you notice stains on your kitchen and bathroom fixtures, showers, and tubs or when your clothes come out of the washing machine, you should schedule a water test with our Indianapolis area water specialist. They can test your water and tell you exactly what is causing the stains.

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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Arsenic

Scientist checking water for VOCs

 

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that can be found in groundwater sources, including those supplying Greenfield, Indiana. The Environmental Working Group's Tap Water Database reports that Greenfield's water utility detected arsenic levels averaging 1.35 parts per billion (ppb) between 2013 and 2019, which is below the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) maximum contaminant level of 10 ppb. However, this concentration exceeds the Environmental Working Group's health guideline of 0.004 ppb, a more stringent benchmark aimed at minimizing cancer risk.

To safeguard public health, it is crucial for local authorities and residents to regularly monitor water quality, implement protective measures to prevent contamination, and invest in appropriate water treatment solutions to ensure the safety of the drinking water supply. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) plays a key role in monitoring and protecting water quality across the state.

If you suspect that your water could be contaminated, the best solution for you and other homes in Greenfield may be a Kinetico K5 Drinking Water Station With VOC Guard. Our flagship reverse osmosis system uses a semi-permeable membrane to remove contaminants, along with a variety of filters that tailor the unit to your family's water needs. Learn more about the Kinetico K5 here.

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