The well water can taste metallic, salty, or earthy depending on what it carries. The taste points to the treatment needed.
The metallic
The metallic taste points to the iron or the manganese. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In El Cajon, the iron is the cause.
The salty
The salty taste can come from the chlorides or the softener. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In El Cajon, the salt is the check.
The earthy
The earthy or the musty taste can come from the organics. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In El Cajon, the organics are the cause.
The sulfur
The rotten-egg taste follows the hydrogen sulfide. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In El Cajon, the sulfur is the smell.
The test
The water test identifies the minerals behind the taste. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In El Cajon, the test is the map.
The treatment
The filtration and the treatment remove the offending minerals. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In El Cajon, the system is the fix.
The call
Fix the well water taste. Call 888-217-3585 and El Cajon Home Plumbing Co will match you with an El Cajon pro for the test.
Plumbing in El Cajon: what to know
In El Cajon, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across San Diego County — from Santee, La Mesa and Lemon Grove to ZIP codes like 92020, 91941, 91942 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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