Hello r/IAmA,
My name is Michael Forgeur, and I've spent the last 18 years working in the plumbing industry. For the past 10 years, I've been proud to work at Bonney Plumbing, LLC in Sacramento, California, where I currently serve as the Plumbing Manager. August is National Water Quality Month, so this feels like the right time to answer questions about what's in your water and what you can do about it.
Over the years I've helped homeowners track down the source of bad-tasting water, deal with hard water damage, choose the right filtration for their situation, and understand what their water is doing to their pipes and appliances. If you've ever wondered whether that smell, taste, or stain is something to worry about, this is a good place to ask.
Professional Background
- 18 years of plumbing experience in California
- C36 Plumbing License holder
- Technical certifications include: Rinnai, Navien, Bradford White, and Rheem
- Started with 6 years in residential new construction before moving into service plumbing
- 10 years with Bonney Home Services
Some Ideas of What You Can Ask About
- Hard water and how it affects your pipes, water heater, and appliances
- Water testing and what is actually worth testing for
- Filtration options, from whole-home systems to under-sink and reverse osmosis
- Water softeners and whether you really need one
- What causes bad taste, odor, or discoloration at the tap
- Well water vs. city water concerns
- Older homes and older piping
- Or just stories from the field
AMA Details
I'll be here answering questions live tomorrow Tuesday August, 4th from 11AM to 12PM PDT.
Please start posting questions now! I'll go through them and begin responding during the scheduled hour, and maybe a bit after if there are a lot of questions.
Proof:
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Looking forward to sharing what I've learned over the past 18 years and helping you better understand what's coming out of your tap!
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