There are many methods and treatment approaches to solve corrosion problems, and many of the systems we suppy, are not currently listed in our online catalog due to the specific and technical nature of the systems. For more information, please contact our technical staff. Corrosion of distribution lines, home plumbing and fixtures has been estimated to cost the public hundreds of millions of dollars per year. Lead and cadmium, both toxic metals occur in tap water almost solely due to corrosion. Three other metals, usually found in high concentrations due to corrosion of piping systems are copper, iron, and zinc.
Copper causes blue staining and imparts a metallic bitter taste.
Iron corrosion cause reddish or brown water and also imparts a metallic taste. Zinc corrosion does not usually discolor the water, but can also cause a metallic taste. All waters are corrosive to some degree, and a water's corrosive character depends on its physical and chemical constituents. For instance, water that may corrode iron pipe may not be as corrosive to copper pipe. Often these waters are of high quality and are low in buffering calcium minerals, but are high in dissolved carbon-dioxide gas, which can cause the low pH or acidity.