Tap water is not only life-giving moisture, but also a

To present a modern house without plumbing is impossible, unfortunately. And often there are serious complaints about the quality of water - it contains rust, dirt, it can smell unpleasant, etc. Sometimes problems with the water supply may not be related to its composition, for example, quite often people are confronted with the question of why water from a tap beats with electricity. In any case, to put up with this situation is not worth it.

Kinds of problems with tap water

In principle, all problems can be divided into several large groups:

• poor quality - the presence of impurities in the composition of tap water, ordinary dirt, in some cases, the water becomes literally alive - in it you can see living organisms. In some cases, water from the tap flows a rich brown color (due to rust). As an option, you can simply flush the water and wait until it brightens, but you need to remember that the water consumption from the tap per minute averages about 10 liters;

• sometimes when you turn on the water a person experiences an unforgettable sensation from the impact of a current of weak force. Of course, this is not fatal, but pleasant enough;

Note! Even a weak current carries considerable danger for people with a weak heart. In some cases, this can cause loss of consciousness and even death.

• unpleasant sounds from the faucet are also caused by problems with the plumbing - A mysterious hum and other sounds can be heard from the tap.

As for the causes of these problems, there are several of them:

• in case of unsatisfactory composition - the main reason is poor-quality cleaning, as well as poor condition of water pipes. Many water pipes are very worn out, it is clear that this does not contribute to the purity of the water;

• as for electric current, most often the reason is negligent neighbors or problems in the operation of electrical appliances in the bathroom. This problem is discussed in more detail below;
• the sound of water from the faucet is also a consequence of the poor state of the conduit, as well as shut-off and control valves.

A person can cope with some of the problems listed on his own, but in some cases only an appeal to the appropriate authorities can help.

Fighting for water quality

The importance of water for the human body is difficult to overestimate - health is directly related to its composition. At the same time, it is a universal solvent, so that at the exit from the tap a person most often gets an interesting cocktail, which includes almost the entire periodic table.

What to do if the quality of tap water leaves much to be desired

Externally, even clear water may contain excessive amounts of fluorine, sodium, calcium, manganese, iron, etc. If you use it in an unpurified form for a long time, then problems with kidneys, enamel, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, etc. are guaranteed.

Note! The particular danger lies in the fact that the negative impact will be noticeable only after a sufficiently long period of time. That is, the effect of untreated water is stretched over time.

A number of pollution can be identified by external signs:

• if metal-flavored water runs from the tap, then an excess of iron is the cause;

• an excess of hydrochloric and sulfuric acids lead to the fact that drops of brown or green color remain on the walls of the dishes;
• the increased alkali content leads to the fact that the water begins to foam when in contact with silver utensils and sink metal;
• a specific musty smell is a pretext for running water in the house; this is a clear sign that water washes away rotting organic particles. It can also annoy the smell of hydrogen sulfide.

Note! White water is not a reason for panic, in fact, the reason for this color lies in the fact that due to pressure drops the flow is saturated with air bubbles. If you dial it into a glass and let it settle, it will take a normal look.

If the liquid from the tap slightly resembles drinking water, you need to take the following steps:

• deal with suppliers (different companies may be responsible for the supply of hot and cold water);
• then you need to contact the emergency dispatcher and report the problem. It is possible that this is due to temporary problems that are already fixed. If the employee does not know why the water is supplied poor quality, then you can set a date when experts record the violation;

• quite often the reason for the poor quality of tap water lies in the deterioration of the plumbing itself in the house, in which case the service provider has nothing to do with, and you need to deal with the house board. If the pipes are metal, then replacing them will most likely solve the problem.

Note! What exactly you should not do is put up with poor quality water. Regularly paying for utilities, a person has the right to receive them in full and of good quality.

Occasionally something terrible happens with the water supply - the worms in tap water look disgusting and clearly indicate the service provider’s miscalculations. Sometimes in such cases, managers try to blame the people themselves, hinting, for example, that live microorganisms could get into the water supply system from a nearby drain hole.

But such versions do not withstand any criticism, and if microorganisms were noticed in the water, it’s not something to drink, but even using such water for washing is undesirable. Public utilities must as soon as possible to identify and eliminate the cause of this.

How to improve the quality of water yourself

If you think about how much water flows out of the tap per hour (you can take 600 l / hour as an average), then the option of running water until it becomes more or less clean does not look attractive anymore. Moreover, in this case, it will only look normal on the outside, representing a real chemical cocktail.

Options for improving the quality of tap water is not so much, you can:

• replace the old pipes (in a private house, you can do it yourself, but in the city house rule is involved);

• use filters of different types. However, if the water stinks, then only an expensive filter installation can help, and the simple nozzles on the faucet will not remove the smell.

Note! Filters are recommended to use in any case. There will definitely be no harm from this.

So the main task is only to choose the appropriate type of filter:

• The simplest option is a pitcher, water is poured into the upper part of it, which then passes through a compact cartridge. Efficiency of cleaning leaves much to be desired;

• there are also special nozzles that are put on directly on the faucet, the cleaning efficiency is as low as the resource of this device;

• the best option for home can be considered the installation of a powerful filter under the sink. Such an installation cleans tap water from almost all harmful impurities and is capable of cleaning several thousand liters of water; a separate tap is installed to supply purified water.

The only limiting factor is the high cost of such filter installations. The price of reliable filters can go beyond 10,000 rubles.

Solving purely technical problems

Sometimes plumbing can cause problems of another kind. With the quality of the water, everything is in order, but when turned on, a person may receive a shock with a weak force, and sounds from a faucet also do not give pleasure. You can solve most of these problems yourself.

Why tap water is live

As for why the water from the tap beats with a current, then there are several main reasons:

• "Inventive" neighbors - they may well use the pipe for grounding;

• with poor or absent grounding electrical appliances located in the bathroom. For example, the faucet may be energized even if there is a washing machine plugged into the socket without a ground (the machine itself may be turned off);
• problems with wiring hidden in the thick of the walls can lead to the fact that a person will receive electric shocks not only from the tap, but also from the damp wall, the heated towel rail, and even a wet curtain;
• problematic PET can also cause this.

In some cases you can do it yourself, for this you need:

• connect all electrical devices using special devices RCD (protective connection device). It will constantly monitor the leakage current and, if the permissible value is exceeded, it will simply turn off the appliance;

• also all electrical appliances need to be grounded;
• the struggle with the neighbors may be long, without the employees of the housing department, and perhaps law enforcement officers can not do;
• but in the case of faulty wiring is better not to try to fix everything yourself.

Noise control

When the faucet is open, various extraneous noises can be observed - whistling, high-frequency vibration, etc. This is a bright symptom of a malfunction of either the shut-off and control valves, or problems with the plumbing pipes.

The most common causes of this phenomenon are:

• laying on old faucets, if it is loosely fixed, then during the passage of water through the faucet it flutters like a sheet in the wind, creating vibrations and unpleasant sounds;

• if the control valve on the pipe is installed incorrectly (against the flow of water), then the gasket will come off sooner or later and will periodically block the passage, causing the pipeline to vibrate;

• The reason for the constant hum can be the leakage of water or the flow of taps from the neighbors, the whole point is that water seeping under pressure through a small gap produces a hum. Also the reason for this may be a blockage of the pipe or tap.

Instructions for eliminating noise strongly depend on the cause of its occurrence:

• in the case of a worn gasket, its replacement will help (or the installation of a more modern metal-ceramic mixer);
• if the valve is installed incorrectly, only its replacement will help;
• the hardest thing to get rid of is the constant hum of a pipe. We'll have to first inspect the basement for leaks, and then, perhaps, visit the neighbors if the problem is on their side.

Summarizing

Unfortunately, many people had to face the question of where to turn if there is bad tap water. Often the reason for this is precisely the negligence on the part of public utilities, although the fault of consumers also takes place.

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