Clear Creek Water Works

07/10/2026

Question:
I'm buying a new home, what water related questions should I be asking?

Answer:
Consider the following.
-Is the water safe to drink and has it been tested by a third party state certified lab?
-Has the water been tested for other potential issues? Such as Hardness, Iron, PH, TDS (Total Dissolved Solids), Copper, Nitrates, Manganese, Chlorine, and Sulfur.
-Over the course of a flow test how much water is flowing into the home and what is the water pressure?
-What type of water heater is in the home and how old is it?
-If the home is on a well is the pressure tank functioning correctly?

We get asked these very questions several times a week and we can help you answer all of the above.

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05/12/2026

Question:
What separates us from everyone else?

Answer:
From the first sample we test to the system we install and maintain, we handle the full picture for residential and commercial clients.

03/17/2026

Question:
Why am I seeing Blue/Green stains in my sink and bathtub?

Answer:
Blue-green stains in sinks are primarily caused by acidic water (low pH) corroding copper pipes, leaving behind copper oxide residue. These stains, often indicating a need for water treatment.

03/12/2026

Question?
Why does my well keep testing positive for Coliform?

Answer:
There are several common sources of contamination: Heavy rain or flooding. Leaking septic systems. Agricultural runoff that contains manure, either from livestock operations or manure that has been spread on fields as fertilizer.

03/11/2026

Question?
What is that rotten egg smell?

Answer:
More than likely you are smelling Sulfur. Sulfur will smell on both the hot and cold water, but typically is worse in the hot water as the gas is more easily formed in hot water releasing the gas into the air faster, making the odor more noticeable. Furthermore, water heaters provide an ideal environment for sulfur-reducing bacteria to thrive, often reacting with the magnesium anode rod to produce more odor-causing gas. NOTE: Replacing the anode rod IS NOT going to completely solve this issue. If you are experiencing odor issues of any kind call us and we can help.

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03/05/2026

Question?
Why do my clean towels/dish clothes smell when they get damp?

Answer:
Manganese, one of the most abundant minerals on Earth, is associated with this issue. Manganese builds up in towels and clothing which traps the odor associated with this mineral. The odor intensifies when the fabrics became damp again. Manganese can cause black/brown stains on fabrics, which are aggravated by chlorine bleach.

03/04/2026

Question?
Where will I see visible signs of water problems in my house?

Answer:
Sometimes everywhere! The inside of dishwashers, the end of sprayers and and shower heads are good indicators of water issues. One of my favorites is the inside of a toilet tank. Approximately 90% of the homes we visit have never looked in their toilet tanks. The inside of toilet tanks are unfinished porcelain and it loves to absorb stuff! Take a look and share your photos here!

03/02/2026

Question?
I have reddish stains in my toilet. Is it dirt or is it iron?

Answer:
It could be either and we can easily determine that for you by an onsite visit.

02/28/2026

Question?
Can you give me a visual reference of hardness in water?

Answer:
Absolutely! Just 5 grains of hardness in your water would be an aspirin size of calcium/magnesium in every gallon of water! The average person uses 50-75 gallons of water daily!

02/28/2026

Question?
How is hardness in water measured?

Answer:
Hardness can be measured in grains per gallon (gpg), parts per million (ppm) and milligrams per liter (mg/L). Noteworthy and to simplify, ppm and mg/L are the same measurement and to convert them to gpg divide by 17.1
So, for example, your annual water report from your public water authority says your hardness is 215 ppm.
Divide 215 by 17.1 and your water is 12.57 grains hard.