Testimonials from ASE Flo-Rite Customers

Real-world Solution.

Water Quality Testing Services

Certified by the State of Wisconsin for the analysis of Drinking Water
A Division of Milwaukee Milk Producers
Telephone 262-786-3120
2965 N. Brookfield Road
Brookfield, WI 53045

The Blue Water Phenomenon, an Immediate Solution.

Blue water and the staining of plumbing fixtures is the second most common complaint with occupants of new construction.

In simplest terms, copper is leaching out of the copper pipes through the process of corrosion making them progressively weaker and elevating the level of copper in the drinking water. Eventually the pipes develop pinhole leaks and in extreme cases actually burst.

Leaks are only part of the problem. There are health implications that can influence your decision on how to deal with a copper corrosion problem.

Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson's Disease should consult their personal doctor.

The Old School Solution

Maintain a residual of chlorine in the water system to control microbial problems and accelerate the aging of the copper pipes.

Have the water tested for copper especially when it is blue in appearance to see how it compares to the Safe Drinking Water Act's maximum contaminant level in regards to consumption and health.

Have patience, the blue water phenomena seems to go away with time (measured in years).

The New Solution

When having patience and allowing time to provide the solution is not a reasonable solution. The following works imediately.

We have recently solved our corrosion problems within our facility by having the internal surfaces of our pipes coated with an epoxy resin. The coating of the inside surface eliminates the interaction of the water with the pipes. No contact equals no corrosion. No elevated copper (or any other heavy metal contamination). No leaking.

The company we used to provide this solution for us was ASE Flo-Rite located in Brookfield WI. Their web address is www.aseflorite.com. Our building is large and old. It provided many challenges for them. They took all obstacles in stride and completed the job on time and in budget. We liked them enough to bring them back to do our heating system.

This is the best solution we have seen to address the blue water phenomena with the added benefit of protecting the pipes from corrosion.

Mark Milanowski
Water Quality Testing Services, Laboratory Director