It’s bad enough when you step into a dirty puddle of water and all your clothes get filthy. But at least – so you think – you can go home and wash them so you can look pristine again.
But what if the water coming out of your tap looks like this?
Not so attractive anymore, eh?
Just today I came across an article in Water Online, which was originally posted by the Mazzei Injector Company, LLC on May 21, 2018. In it, the author mentions that because many countries don’t list manganese as a contaminant – but rather only as a nuisance – it is not included in the list of things to check when monitoring water quality.
But when studies show increased occurrence of manganism (there is even a syndrome named after it!) which resembles Parkinson’s disease and a whole bunch of syndromes like slurred speech, lower IQ, loss of balance to name a few, occurring to people who are routinely exposed to high levels of manganese, then I am wondering why it isn’t listed as contaminant…?
Not being a scientist or doctor, I don’t want to scare anybody or misrepresent the facts, but I would like to encourage you to check it out for yourself. Please read the full article “The Hidden Dangers Of Manganese In Drinking Water” and make up your own mind.
What I can tell you, is that we come across a lot of manganese in cisterns – especially on Gabriola Island – and that it often looks rather nasty to say the least. Our cleanings do get rid of the manganese. If it’s in your well water, it will come back, but a yearly cleaning will make the world of a difference.
At no extra cost!
Now we know this is not the kind of post you might be used to seeing on our site, but we thought it rather interesting and it does talk about 2 areas we are completely into: water & cleaning. We also really like 
Or maybe it’s not odors prevalent in your water which drive you crazy but…the reddish brown mix that after a while creeps up on you – first noticed in the toilet bowl, or maybe your clothes washing looks a bit off…and if the “irony” look is not so prevalent, but – and this is a real winner – after a while you notice bits of black stuff seeming to congregate in your dishwasher, or makes a nice black ring around your toilet bowl…lucky you! You’ve got manganese in your water – and will keep you busy trying to get rid of it.
If you own property in Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach or in one of the surrounding Electoral Areas from Cedar in the south to Deep Bay in the north and are planning on installing a rainwater harvesting system, testing your well, upgrade your wellhead or make some irrigation upgrades & soil improvements, you can qualify. Get your application in asap, as this program often fills up fast and funds are limited…
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