Why does my water smell like rotten eggs?

This odor is caused by hydrogen sulfide, commonly known as sulfur, and is a gas created by the decay of anything organic. This odor is very common in New Hampshire well water making it unpleasant to use. We have water solutions to treat this problem.

Our water has a taste. Can that be corrected?

New Hampshire has a long list of impurities in our water that taste bad. Some of the more common ones include: iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide, while it is a gas and smells bad, can also give water an unpleasant taste.

Why does my water turn my porcelain to a color?

In New Hampshire, a rust colored stain indicates iron, black staining is from manganese, and brown staining is the combination of iron and manganese. Blue-green staining is a result of low PH or acidic water. This type of water strips copper from your pipes, deposits it in your water supply, and ultimately on your porcelain.

My hair stylist has to strip my hair because of my well water.

“Well hair” is very common in New Hampshire. Any staining impurities in your well water can stain everything including hair and skin.

My clothes are getting ruined. Do I need a water system?

The short answer is yes. Clothes are very expensive and taking them to the Laundromat is a real pain. McBride’s Water Advantage can solve this problem for you.

Is bottled water any better than my well or city water?

Some times yes and sometimes no. Bottled water is a billion dollar industry in the US alone. And there is good reason for it. City water tastes like chlorine and well water tastes like many different minerals that come from the geology of the ground your well is drilled into. The water in your home can be corrected to be as good as any bottled water.

How do I know if my water is safe to drink?

New Hampshire has many different issues with its well water - iron, manganese, arsenic, radon, coliform bacteria, E. coli bacteria, chloride, and sodium to name a few. Water should be tested by a trained water specialist. We can do some testing in your home but a lab is required for many impurities. We are happy to do this for you.

Does McBride’s Water Advantage service all water systems?

Yes, we do service all systems including Hague, Culligan, Rainsoft, Lindsay Ecowater, Sears, Kinetico, Watersoft, Fleck, Autotrol, CSI, Water Right, Trogen UV. Stenner pumps, Bubble up, Airaider, Arsenex and others.

What other types of systems does McBride’s Water Advantage offer?

McBride’s sells and services acid neutralizers, UV or ultraviolet systems, whole house and point of use reverse osmosis, chlorination and soda ash injection systems, water softeners, radon removal systems, arsenic removal systems, chemical free systems, and aeration or air injection systems.

What is McBride’s Water Advantage area of coverage?

McBride’s Water Advantage is centrally located in Epsom, NH and we serve all of New Hampshire.

Is my city water safe to drink?

There are issues with city, or municipally supplied water, the biggest is residual chlorine or chloramines. While these are important to disinfect your water to give you safe drinking water, your water can be made much more appealing by removing taste, hardness and any other impurities.

Why does McBride’s sell Hague water equipment?

Owner Bill McBride has been selling Hague equipment for many years and believes that it is the absolute best water system money can buy.

Is the Hague WaterMax® made in the USA?

Hague WaterMax® is manufactured in the United States, a fact we are proud of. While some of our competitors have gone to the Orient to manufacture their products, Hague Quality Water's® factory and Operations Center are in Groveport Ohio, USA.