What Chemicals Are Used in Greensboro City Water?

What chemicals are used in treating Greensboro’s water?

You may be wondering what chemicals are used in treating Greensboro’s water. There are several different things the city uses to make the water safe for drinking.

Sodium Permanganate: The first chemical is sodium permanganate. This is used to remove iron, manganese and other particles from water that could affect tastes and odors of the water. 

Ferric Sulfate: Another chemical used is ferric sulfate. This is used to remove natural substances from raw water.

Lime/Caustic: Lime/Caustic are also added to the water to balance pH and alkalinity.

Sodium Hypochlorite: Sodium hypochlorite is added to water to help disinfect it.

Orthophosphate: Orthophosphate is added to the water to prevent pipe corrosion.

Fluoride: Fluoride is added to the water to help reduce tooth decay. The city complies with EPA regulations about how much fluoride is present in our drinking water.

Ammonium Sulfate: The last thing is liquid ammonium sulfate which is used to produce mono-chloramines which are the secondary disinfectant for our water.

Now you may be wondering if it’s safe to drink this water if it has all those chemicals in it. The city complies with local and national regulations for what they put in the water and how much so the water is safe to drink. That being said, filtering the water more doesn’t hurt and can filter out things that the cities water filter systems didn’t get. At AAA Well & Pump we offer water filtration systems for your home to help you ensure that you are getting the best drinking water possible for your family. Give us a call today to discuss what water filter system is best for your home or business.

Here at AAA Well & Pump Service, LLC., we take pride in our decades of water well and plumbing experience. Our goal is to provide the residents of Greensboro, Asheboro, Pittsboro, McLeansville, and Burlington, NC, with water treatment services that are necessary for preventing poor water quality. We make sure that your water well is contaminant free, and operating at its best!