Water is one of the things that keep us healthy. Drinking a glass of water in the morning clears out toxins; it even helps restore the body’s energy during the day and keeps the skin hydrated. While water does miraculous things, it can be difficult to keep it fresh, especially well water. If your water tastes off today, here are the best ways to improve the taste.

Rotten Egg Smell

The taste of rotten eggs is as bad as the smell. If you’ve encountered bitter glasses of water smelling like rotten eggs, your water’s heavy with hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide is toxic, but it often doesn’t filter completely out through water treatments in groundwater and private well systems. You can dilute the levels by increasing the water heater temperature and using a water flushing system after.

Chemical Odors

It’s common to smell chemical odors in your water and catch a taste of it as you drink. Your water system likely went through chlorine disinfection recently, meaning this chemical was used to prevent fungal growth in your water. You can eliminate the chemical taste by boiling the water for 15 to 20 minutes. Also, you can use a water filter to protect the water from the chlorine taste. If you choose the boiling method, ensure you drink the water within 24 hours.

Metallic Taste

A metallic taste means there are high levels of iron in the water. Sometimes, the water comes out of the faucet clear, but it leaves black, orange, or red streaks. You may need to change out the filter if you have a private well. Changing out the filter restores the balance of minerals, eliminates the unpleasant streak colors from your sink, and makes the water taste better again.

Musty Fragrance

Sometimes, water may look brown or unpleasant, and a taste of it will disgust you. A musty water fragrance is common, largely stemming from sediment and algae growth. To restore a water system and reduce sediment growth chances, use an aeration structure, including a chlorine treatment that helps eliminate sulfur growth.

Salty Aftertaste

The salty aftertaste doesn’t come from the ocean; it’s actually hard water. Hard water happens when there are increased levels of magnesium and calcium. While both are safe to drink, too much calcium and magnesium could create the same effect as eating a salty pretzel: excessive thirst. You can improve hard water in your well by using water conditioners for well water. These water conditioners focus on the hardness of the water by altering hard mineral amounts collected in the water.

These are the best ways to improve the taste of your water, especially if you have a private well. Continue learning how to improve your water quality by browsing more with Delmarva Water Solutions. Our resources help customers like you discover how essential it is to maintain their private wells with a water conditioning system.