My day to day experience as a water expert

  “Our overhead tank would fill with clear water, but by the next morning, it had turned brown and murky.” That’s how residents of Anna Nagar, Chennai, described the frustration they faced every day. “Even if we drew water late at night, by morning it was brown and left rusty stains on sinks , bathrooms, and utensils. Cooking and drinking with this water became a constant concern. It was not just inconvenient — it was worrying for the whole family,” one resident explained. The problem wasn’t the tank or plumbing. It was the water. The apartment relied entirely on borewell water, which carried high levels of dissolved iron. Why Did the Water Turn Brown Overnight? We asked: “Have you tested the iron level in your borewell water?” The residents hadn’t. When tested, results showed iron levels above 2–3 ppm — enough for water to oxidize quickly and turn brown within hours. Here’s what that means: Dissolved iron oxidizes when exposed to air → water changes from clear to brown. Rust par...

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  “Our taps would release clear water at first, but within minutes, it turned yellow and stained everything it touched.” That’s how the residents of GRN Ramajayam Apartment in West Mambalam, Chennai, described their daily struggle. “Clothes came out of the wash with rust stains , tiles looked dirty even after cleaning, and the water left behind a bad metallic taste. Some families even stopped using tap water for cooking. It was frustrating — and honestly embarrassing when guests visited,” one resident said. The problem wasn’t the plumbing. It was the water. The apartment relied entirely on a borewell supply, which carried high levels of dissolved iron. Why Did the Water Turn Yellow? We asked: “Have you tested the iron level in your borewell water?” The residents hadn’t. When tested, the results showed iron levels above 2–3 ppm, high enough to cause visible yellowing and rusty deposits. Here’s what that means: Iron oxidizes when exposed to air → water changes from clear to yellow o...

“Our bathroom shelves were full of expensive shampoos, conditioners, and moisturizers — but nothing seemed to make a difference.” That’s how a homeowner from Chennai explained the frustration they were facing. “No matter what we used, our hair stayed dry , frizzy, and unmanageable. Our skin felt rough and itchy after every shower. Even the soaps didn’t lather properly. It was like throwing money away on products that didn’t work,” she said. The problem wasn’t the products. It was the water. Their house was entirely powered by hard-bore well water, supplied directly to all taps, showers, and appliances. Why Don’t Beauty Products Work with Hard Water? We asked: “Have you tested the hardness level of your water?” They hadn’t. When tested, the results confirmed the suspicion — the water had a hardness level of over 450 milligrams per litre (ppm). Here’s what that means: Hard water is loaded with calcium and magnesium . These minerals react with soap and shampoo, forming a sticky layer inst...