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Table 1a. Water impurities and associated problems.
Impurity Problem Caused
Common Impurities  
Oxygen Corrosion
Carbon Dioxide Corrosion
Bicarbonates (Sodium, Calcium or Magnesium) Scale
Chlorides or Sulfates (Sodium, Calcium or Magnesium) Scale & Corrosion
Silica Scale
Suspended Solids Corrosion and Deposition
Unusually high pH (above 8.5) Mediate Corrosion and Deposition; Alter detergent efficiency
Unusually low pH (below 5) Mediate Corrosion and Deposition; Alter detergent efficiency

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Table 1b. Water impurities and associated problems.
Impurity Problem Caused
Less Common Impurities  
Iron Filming and Staining
Manganese Corrosion
Copper Filming and Staining

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