What Changes at the Tap When Using a City Water Treatment System

Reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor

Water supplied by the Maine Water Company Biddeford Saco Division undergoes surface water treatment, including disinfectants to protect public health. Treatment technology like the C-Series City Whole-Home Protection System can reduce chlorine taste and odor, enhancing water enjoyment.

Protection Against Scale and Corrosion

Although municipal water meets health-based standards, some dissolved solids can affect plumbing and appliances. The C-Series system helps mitigate scale buildup and corrosion, extending the life of household fixtures.

Consistent Flow and Pressure Maintenance

The system is designed to maintain water flow and pressure despite treating impurities, ensuring household water use remains uninterrupted.

Understanding 'Detected,' 'Median,' and 'Range' in York County's Water Records

Detected Means Simply Measured

The EPA record for the Biddeford Saco Division shows which substances have been detected in the water system—not necessarily in any individual home. Detection indicates these substances were found at least once during sampling.

Median Reflects the Middle Value in Samples

The median is the middle concentration found among all tested samples, giving a general idea of typical water quality but not individual variance.

Range Shows Variation Across Samples

The range from lowest to highest measurement shows the variability in water constituents across the system and time. Each household may experience conditions anywhere within this range.

How Constituents Enter the Water System in York County

Surface Water Source Characteristics

The municipal supply relies on surface water, which collects from rainfall and natural runoff. This can introduce minerals and organic material into the supply requiring treatment.

Treatment Processes Applied by the Water System

The recorded treatment codes indicate multiple steps performed by the water utility to reduce contaminants and comply with regulations, resulting in water safe for public consumption.

Distribution System Contributions

Water travels through pipes that can add or alter some constituents like metals from plumbing, underscoring the importance of household-level treatment if desired.

Matching Treatment Capacity to Household Daily Water Use

Understanding the Grain Capacity of the C-Series System

The C-Series City Whole-Home Protection System has a documented capacity of 32,000 grains, indicating the amount of hardness or similar constituent it can treat before requiring regeneration or service.

Estimating Household Daily Demand

Determine your daily water consumption in gallons or hardness grains to assess if the system can cover your household needs efficiently.

Considering Peak and Average Usage Variations

Take into account fluctuations in water use during the day or special circumstances to ensure the chosen system maintains performance consistently.

Steps to Ascertain Your Household Water Quality Needs

Begin with a Visual and Sensory Check

Assess your tap water for any unusual taste, odor, or staining that might suggest treatment could be beneficial.

Review Public Water System Records

The EPA’s data for your area provides a baseline understanding of water quality but does not replace testing of your home’s water.

Obtain a Certified Water Test for Your Home

To identify specific constituents and concentrations in your household water, arrange for laboratory testing of your tap water samples.

Match Water Characteristics with Treatment Technology

Based on test results and daily demand, consider a system like the C-Series City Whole-Home Protection System, which ships ready to configure and offers capacity suitable for typical residential use.

Choosing a treatment system that aligns with both your water quality conditions and daily water needs is essential. The C-Series City Whole-Home Protection System with its 32,000 grain capacity is designed to address common city water concerns in York County homes efficiently and reliably.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2024-12-31. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA SDWIS record for MAINE WATER COMPANY BIDDEFORD SACO DIV (ME0090170), surface water supply, serving 42508 people: 1 health-based violations of 1 total; lead 90th percentile 0 mg/L