Halloween Water Woes in Woburn Highlighted by XStream Plumbing

Cobwebs, creaky stairs, and things that go bump in the night are all part of Halloween, but according to XStream Plumbing & Heating, some of the strangest things in Woburn homes this time of year might be lurking in the water. The local plumber is using the holiday to help homeowners recognize the signs that their water could use a closer look.

XStream Plumbing & Heating says cloudy water, a pool-like smell, and orange stains are common indicators that something might be amiss with the water supply in Middlesex County. These "symptoms" are usually easy to spot once people know what to look for. Water that smells faintly like a swimming pool means disinfectant is still in the line. A chalky white crust on shower heads and faucets is hardness minerals dropping out of the water. Orange or rust-colored streaks in the toilet or tub usually point to iron. Grit or cloudiness after nearby hydrant flushing or a water main repair often comes from sediment stirred up in older street mains.

For homes dealing with these problems at every faucet, a whole-house water filter installation treats the water where it enters the house, just past the meter, so every shower, sink, and appliance downstream gets filtered water. XStream says it starts each job by testing the water and checking the home's pressure and flow, since a system that's too small for the house can cause low pressure upstairs. Older Woburn homes with galvanized piping or tight basements often need a little extra planning to get the setup right.

XStream Plumbing & Heating serves Woburn, Winchester, Burlington, Reading, Stoneham, Wilmington, and the surrounding Middlesex County area, and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To ask about water testing or filtration, call (857) 928-2611.