5 Signs Your Home Has Problem Water (and How to Fix It)

Living in Central Ohio, whether you rely on city water or well water, it’s not uncommon to encounter problem water. From unpleasant smells to stained sinks, your water may be sending you warning signs that something isn’t right. The good news? Clean Water Ohio has affordable, effective solutions to restore clean, safe water to your home.

Here are five common signs your home has problem water—and what you can do about it.

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1. Rotten Egg or Sulfur Smell in Water

If your water smells like rotten eggs, you're likely dealing with hydrogen sulfide gas, a common issue in well water across areas like Plain City, Dublin, and Hilliard. This sulfur smell in water can make drinking, bathing, and even doing laundry unpleasant.

Solution: Clean Water Ohio offers whole-home filtration systems specifically designed to eliminate hydrogen sulfide and remove that sulfur smell from your water permanently.

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2. Reddish-Brown Staining on Fixtures

Noticing rust-colored stains in your sinks, tubs, or toilets? That’s a telltale sign of iron in well water or even older municipal water lines. These stains are not only unsightly but can also damage your appliances over time.

Solution: We install high-performance iron filtration systems that remove iron, manganese, and other staining minerals—leaving your fixtures and laundry spotless.

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3. Cloudy or Murky Water

Water that looks milky or hazy is often caused by suspended particles, minerals, or even bacteria. Cloudy water is not just a cosmetic problem—it could be a sign that your water quality is compromised.

Solution: Our advanced filtration and reverse osmosis systems provide crystal-clear water by removing even microscopic particles, ensuring safe, clean water from every tap.

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4. Bad Taste in Drinking Water

Does your water taste metallic, earthy, or just “off”? Poor taste can be caused by high levels of chlorine, iron, or other dissolved solids in both well and city water across Central Ohio.

Solution: Clean Water Ohio installs point-of-use reverse osmosis systems that deliver bottle-quality drinking water straight from your kitchen sink.

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5. Dry Skin and Buildup on Dishes

Hard water isn’t always obvious, but its effects are. If you're dealing with dry skin, stiff laundry, or chalky buildup on dishes, your water likely has high mineral content—another common issue in the Columbus region.

Solution: Our water softeners eliminate hardness minerals like calcium and magnesium, protecting your skin, appliances, and plumbing system.

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Know for Sure: Free Professional Water Testing

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms of problem water in Ohio, don’t guess—test. Clean Water Ohio offers free, no-obligation water testing to identify exactly what’s in your water and recommend the right solution for your home.

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Serving Central Ohio, Including:

• Plain City

• Dublin

• Hilliard

• Marysville

• Delaware

• Westerville

• Grove City

• …and more!

Whether you're on a private well or municipal water, our team is ready to help you enjoy clean, great-tasting water again.

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