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Does Your Water

Contain Nitrates?

Respiratory troubles, digestive issues, or bluish skin may point to a dangerous chemical compound in your drinking water.
 

Does Your Water

Contain Nitrates?

Respiratory troubles, digestive issues, or bluish skin may point to a dangerous chemical compound in your drinking water.
 

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Why Early Testing Matters

Nitrates are one of many water contaminants that cannot be seen, tasted, or smelled. So while your water may appear clean, it could still contain elevated levels of impurities. Even low levels of nitrates in your drinking water can have devastating effects on your health, which is why testing is so important to identify potential issues before they become more serious.

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Nitrates & Methemoglobinemia, Explained

Nitrates

High levels of nitrates will often form over time in groundwater through agricultural sources such as runoff, fertilizer, and manure. They can also be produced from septic systems or waste. Higher concentrations of nitrates can lead to severe health issues, such as methemoglobinemia.

Methemoglobinemia

Methemoglobinemia is a disorder associated with high levels of nitrates. When an abundance of nitrates enter your bloodstream, hemoglobin is transformed into methemoglobin, which cannot transport oxygen. As methemoglobin levels rise, your body’s oxygen levels deplete. Methemoglobinemia can lead to skin discoloration, respiratory and digestive troubles, and even death if left untreated. Children and expectant mothers are the most at risk for this disorder.

How Does Drinking Water with Nitrates Impact Your Health?

Blue Skin

A high concentration of nitrates in your bloodstream can give skin a blue appearance due to oxygen loss, often starting in the fingertips and toes.

Respiratory Troubles

Consuming drinking water with high levels of nitrates may result in shortness of breath or a rapid heartbeat.

Digestive Problems

Having high levels of nitrates in your bloodstream may cause issues such as nausea or vomiting.

Removing Nitrates from Your Water

Get your water tested to find out if it contains dangerous levels of nitrates. There are a number of drinking water systems you can install to reduce nitrates to safe levels. Reverse osmosis is one of the most effective methods of removing nitrates from drinking water.

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From the initial phone call to the installation, this company shines with professionalism and care. Eric installed our system; he was kind, professional, efficient in his skill, and even paused his work to kill a spider on my front porch for me. If I could give him 1000 stars I would (just for the spider killing.)
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They installed a Kinetico water softener and K5 RO unit in our home + bypassed the outdoor hose bibs. They did a great job -- clean and thorough. System is working great. Highly recommend. The entire experience was smooth and easy; they did everything they agreed to do.
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Jewel Greenberg
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After purchasing our new home which is on well water, I took water samples to Martin Water Conditioning. Dave (David?) answered many questions for me by phone and in person, then Loren came out to assess our current system and walk us through it since it was new to us, followed by John that same week who came out to update some of our filters and add a UV light. From start to finish, every single person we worked with was fantastic. Dave, Loren, and John were all wealths of knowledge, amenable to answering questions, and thoroughly explained the parts of the system we have, how they work together, and how to maintain them. If you're looking for a company full of knowledgable, professional, and genuinely nice people, Martin Water Conditioning is a great match. Thank you, everyone! We really appreciate the time you took with us. :)
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Chris was a pleasure to work with. Easy to talk to and understand, and readily available for any questions or issues. Kervin and Dan were wonderful with our installation. They were as pleasant as could be, and very knowledgeable and efficient. They went out of their way for us, knowing we were on a time frame. We will absolutely be using Martin’s again in the future and will recommend them to everyone!
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Today Kervin was working in our house and he did an excellent job! He is a very nice person and very polite.
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I love my water softener! Kervin did an excellent job. He was very efficient and customer friendly!
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Zack did a great job. Was diligent and professional
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Eric and Jason showed up at the proper time, explained their work to me and did a wonderful job install. They were both professional, neat, organized and respected our home. I would definitely use them again.
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Honest answers on MARTINS Water Conditioning— This is a spectacular company with knowledgeable, professional installers that employed by this company. Dwayne Martin ,Kervin, ,Jay. I have 6+ Contractors , Construction , Painters, Driveways , Plumbers, Electrician I have worked with my clients for the last 26+years as a REALTOR Real Estate . Martins is the BEST🇺🇸🙏
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My husband and I adore Duane. He is considered family. He has taken care of our water system for many years now. We don't want another guy. He is fast, efficient, friendly and just plain wonderful!!!! Thank you for all you do and that killer smile doesn't hurt😉 P.s. This is the same review I've given him before but it's the truth so no need to change it.
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Eric H was excellent in explaining, installing and demonstrating how my new system works. He was very neat, considerate and made sure all my questions were addressed. Chris also was excellent in addressing my water situation and placement of the system. Thank you.
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Kervin was just a pleasure to have worked on our new system. Great personality and his knowledge of water systems is top notch. Thank You “Martins Water” 👍
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Another excellent water processing equipment service call today by Duane of Martin Watering Conditioning. The service call was on time and ran with no surprises. Duane was very professional and clean and thorough. He kept me informed along the way and explained each step before proceeding. Pricing was very fair given all the work that was performed. Will certainly use Martin again on future service calls.
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We have been a customer of Martin for about 5 years now. I researched our options back when we were thinking about installing a water system and haven’t been disappointed in our decision. Duane, the Martin representative servicing our system, was terrific and made some important recommendations to improve our water quality. I appreciated his attention to detail and how he kept me informed of his progress. Highly recommend Martin Water Conditioning.
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Wendall was super knowledgeable and super helpful with preventing a Potential problem! Super customer service, highly recommended!
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The entire Martin staff are always on time, courteous, and more than skilled and efficient. Duane was our technician for this round of service. He is wonderful to work with and more than happy to explain the system, as well as fully outline and demonstrate any problems and/or services s in full detail. Being in service all of my career I have to say it's always a pleasure working with them and never disappointed. Highly recommend this organization for any of your water softening and water treatment needs. Thank you Duane and to all the other technicians that constantly deliver Top Notch service to our home!
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Zach showed up at time promised. Answered all my questions and completed his work in a timely manner
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Arthur Royce
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We just had a new water softener system installed. Eric H. did an excellent job with the installation. I think the basement was cleaner when he finished than when he started. The piping was neatly laid out and well marked. He also took me down to the basement to explain what he did, how he set it up and what I should do going forward. Eric explained things well and asked if I had any questions. I highly recommend Martin Water Conditioning.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nitrates are a naturally occurring compound made of nitrogen and oxygen. They commonly enter groundwater through fertilizer runoff, septic systems, animal waste, and agricultural activity. If your home uses well water, you’re more likely to see elevated levels of nitrates, especially in rural or farming areas.
First, avoid drinking or cooking with the water, especially for infants. Confirm the results with a certified lab if you haven’t already done so. From there, you will want to install a treatment system designed specifically for nitrates removal, such as a reverse osmosis or ion exchange unit.
Infants under six months old are at the highest risk of methemoglobinemia, a condition sometimes called “blue baby syndrome,” where nitrates convert to nitrites in the stomach and interfere with oxygen levels in their blood. People who are pregnant or have certain health conditions may also be more sensitive to elevated nitrates levels.
The most effective solutions are reverse osmosis water treatment systems, ion exchange units, or distillation systems. These can be installed at the point of use, such as under a kitchen sink, or as a whole-home system depending on your needs and the scale of the problem.

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