Would you drink the water coming out of your faucets if it was yellow or a rusty color orange? That is what residents in one north suburban community have been dealing with for years.
Residents of Eastwood Manor community in unincorporated McHenry County have been dealing with high iron levels in their water. Aqua is planning a fix.
"The flavor of the water, even when I brush my teeth, is noticeable and then bathing it, if it's orange that day we most likely will skip showers and baths," Tesmer added.Residents said they've spent hundreds to thousands of dollars on bottled drinking water and home filtration systems to protect appliances.
The private company Aqua provides water for the community. Aqua's latest test in 2022 shows a higher iron level in the community well of 2.3 milligrams per liter. Dr. Tasha Stoiber at the Environmental Working Group said high levels of iron can make soap much less effective and it leave a residue on your skin that can be irritating. And, for some, high levels of iron in water can have more harmful effects.
Rusty Foul-Tasting Water For Aqua Customers In Eastwood
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