Bad-tasting water: a common problem in Quebec City
In several homes in the Quebec City, Montreal, and Granby areas, tap water has an unpleasant taste.
Whether it tastes bitter, metallic, chlorinated, or just plain strange, it’s a sign that shouldn’t be ignored.
The good news is that there are simple and effective solutions.
Why does your water taste bad?
Drinking water may contain several contaminants that affect its taste and smell. It can travel for miles through water pipes before reaching your home. Along the way, it can accumulate chlorine, iron, sulfur, or even chemical compounds.
In Quebec, some municipalities add chlorine to ensure disinfection. This can result in a strong taste, sometimes similar to that of a swimming pool.
In other cases, the taste comes from a contaminated well or old plumbing systems.
What tastes can indicate a problem?
- Metallic or bitter taste: often caused by excess iron or copper.
- Chlorine taste: linked to municipal treatment processes.
- Salty or bitter taste: possible sign of excessively high dissolved solids (TDS).
- Earthy or musty taste: often caused by minerals dissolved in the water.
- Chemical taste: may indicate the presence of industrial or agricultural pollutants.
The importance of filtering your water
Bad taste is not just a nuisance. It may indicate the presence of substances that are harmful to health. For families and businesses in the Quebec City area, high-quality water is essential.
Culligan Quebec offers filtration systems designed to suit your needs.
They protect your health, your appliances, your pipes, and even your skin.
Solutions recommended by Culligan Quebec
Whole House Filtration System
This system treats all the water that enters your home.
It improves the smell, taste, and overall quality of the water at every faucet.
Perfect for Quebec City residences and local SMEs.
Culligan Carbon Filter
Effectively removes the taste and smell of chlorine.
Ideal if you live in a city where the water is heavily treated.
Reverse osmosis system
Filters microscopic particles, including chemicals.
Ensures clear, clean water without any unpleasant taste.
System for reducing TDS (total dissolved solids)
Useful for cases of salty, bitter, or metallic taste.
Reduces chlorides, sulfates, and bicarbonates responsible for the problem.
A local, reliable, and sustainable solution
At Culligan Quebec, we know the specifics of the water in the region. We offer personalized service, with free water quality assessment tests. Our technicians are trained to recommend the system best suited to your situation.
Let Culligan Quebec transform your water
Drinking water that tastes questionable is not pleasant.
Fortunately, there are affordable solutions for restoring fresh, pure water.
Culligan Quebec is here to help you rediscover the pleasure of drinking tap water.
FAQ – Water with a bad taste
Why does water taste like chlorine?
Because many municipalities add chlorine to disinfect it
Is a metallic taste in my water dangerous?
This may indicate the presence of excessive amounts of iron or copper. It’s best to have it analyzed.
Can I fix the unpleasant taste with a pitcher filter?
A pitcher can help temporarily, but it does not treat the water at the source.
What should I do if my water smells like rotten eggs?
This smell is often associated with sulfur. A Culligan filter can easily fix this.
How much does a Culligan system cost?
Prices vary depending on your needs. Contact Culligan Quebec for a free quote.
