03/19/2026
π§ Kingston Mills: Gritty Water Clogging Faucets? Here's the Fix
Sand in tap water, aerators clogging weekly, grit in toilet tank? Sediment damages fixtures fast.
What sediment destroys:
Faucet cartridges (scratches seals)
Toilet fill valves (clogs orifices)
Appliance screens
RO systems
DIY tests (10 minutes):
Bucket test: Fill bucket, wait 30 min. Sand settles = sediment.
Aerator check: Sand grains = sediment. White chunks = scale.
Toilet tank: Grit at the bottom = sediment entering the home.
The fix:
City water: Water Main work causes temporary grit. Flush lines, add a whole-home sediment filter if recurring.
Well water: Sand entering the well. Staged filtration (20-micron β 5-micron) + NOVO for aggressive water.
Long-term: Point-of-entry sediment filter + HALO (chlorine, taste, scale).
Guide covers:
π§ Sediment vs scale vs rust
π§ 5 vs 20-micron filters
π§ No pressure drop solutions
π https://taptech.ca/blogs/kingston-mills-sediment-and-grit-solutions-for-homeowners/
Stop replacing aerators. We protect Kingston Mills fixtures with proper filtration.
π https://taptech.ca/water-treatment-kingston/