Water Solutions in Central NY at Barber & DeLine, LLC

WATER�..PURE, CLEAN, WATER, RIGHT FROM THE TAP;�.IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT,�. MAY BE IT'S ALL YOU THINK ABOUT. BARBER AND DELINE HAS BEEN PROVIDING PURE CLEAN WATER SINCE 1924

WE THINK IT'S BEST TO EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT WATER BEFORE YOU HIRE A WATER CONDITIONING COMPANY TO FIX YOUR WATER! HERE ARE A LIST OF QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK.

Can they treat for hardness, iron, pH, sulfur, and iron & sulfur bacteria with one unit?
Can they service your conditioner after the system has been installed?
Do they sub-out the installation and service?
How many years have they been in business?
Ask for references!

Below are some of the most common water conditions we face in New York State:

HARD WATER
Symptom- Spotting on dishes and glassware; scale on inside of water heater, plumbing pipes and other water using appliances; soap curd and ring around the bathtub; clothes looking gray and unclean.
Cause- Calcium and Magnesium in water, measuring 3.5 grains per gallon or more.
Corrective Equipment- water softener (only if on municipal water supply)

CLEAR WATER IRON (FERROUS)
Symptom- Yellow, brown, or rusty stains on plumbing fixtures, water-using appliances and fabrics. Metallic taste in foods and beverages. Water is clear when drawn from the faucet.
Cause- Iron in the water supply measuring 0.3 parts per million or higher. Clear water iron is clear when drawn form the faucet, but oxidizes when exposed to air and develops a yellow to rust color.
Corrective Equipment- Sanitizer Water Conditioner

RED WATER IRON (FERRIC)
Symptom- Same symptom as clear water iron, but water has a red tint when drawn from the faucet.
Cause- Iron in water supply measuring 0.3 parts per million or higher. The iron in red water iron has already oxidized in the well or in the pump system and has a yellow to rust color when drawn from the faucet.
Corrective Equipment- Determine why you have red iron, maybe easy plumbing fix and a Sanitizer. If it's a pluming problem once you fix the plumbing your going to have a clear iron problem! If its not a plumbing issue than we need to use an Automatic Back flushing Filter.

BACTERIAL IRON (IRON BACTERIA)
Symptom- Same symptoms as clear and red iron water, but can have clumps or balls that may foul plumbing lines and other water-using appliances. Musty metallic taste. (Particularly noticeable as a yellow to reddish slime in toilet flush tanks.)
Cause- Iron Bacteria are a group of bacteria which thrive in iron-bearing water utilizing iron as an energy source. This bacteria is not a health hazard.
Corrective Equipment- Sanitizer water conditoner

MANGANESE
Symptom-Blackish stain on fixtures and laundry. Manganese content above 0.5 ppm causes stains.
Cause-Interaction of carbon dioxide or organic matter with manganese bearing soils. Usually found in combination with iron.
Corrective Equipment-Sanitizer water conditioner.

ACID WATER
Symptom-Blue/ green or rusty stains and corrosion of plumbing fixtures and other water-using appliances; pitting of porcelain and enamel fixtures and dishes. Pin holes in copper plumbing lines.
Cause-Generally associated with the pH value of water less than the neutral point of 7.0. Water with pH value of 6.8-6.9 is slightly acidic, 6.0-6.7 is moderately acidic, and 4.0-5.9 is considered extremely acidic.
Corrective Equipment-6.5-6.9 Sanitizer, 4.0-6.5 Acid Neutralizer (all depends on the hardness and TDS of the water).

HYDROGEN SULFIDE
Symptom-Rotten egg taste and odor. Turns copper plumbing lines black. Very corrosive.
Cause-Hydrogen sulfide is a flammable, poisonous gas that is produced in water supplies as a result of the decomposition of underground organic deposits. Its presence is easily detected by a characteristic rotten egg odor and obnoxious taste. Hydrogen sulfide is also very corrosive (both in water and in the air). It rapidly tarnishes silver causing it to turn black. A high sulfide content is toxic to aquarium fish.
Corrective Equipment- Sanitizer with Minplus mineral; Sanitizer and sulfur removal unit.

SULFUR BACTERIA
Symptom-Black slime in back of toilet flush tank.
Cause- Sulfur Bacteria are a group of bacteria which thrive in sulfide-bearing water utilizing sulfide as an energy source. This bacteria is not a health hazard.
Corrective Equipment-Sanitizer water conditioner.

Colloidial Clay
Symptom-Gray cloudy appearance to water, does not settle out.
Cause- Suspended clay particles.
Corrective Equipment- Self Backwashing .65 micron sediment filter.

Barber & DeLine offers a full line of Water-Right� products to solve your water problems.

Educate yourself about your water! Whether you have an aging existing system or feel your water should be tested�.We offer a Free-In-Home consultation that consists of several water tests and simple explanation of what problems you may have, what type of conditioning you might need and why. For any questions or to schedule your free consultation, call toll free 1-800-556-1216