Well Water Treatment

What is Well Water Treatment?

Private well owners are responsible for their own water quality — there's no municipal treatment plant filtering your water before it reaches your home. Well water faces unique challenges including iron and manganese staining, hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell), bacteria and coliform contamination, hardness, low pH, tannins, and potentially dangerous contaminants like arsenic, nitrates, and radon. Effective well water treatment typically requires a multi-component system tailored to your well's specific water chemistry. A comprehensive solution might include an iron/manganese filter, a water softener, UV disinfection for bacteria, an acid neutralizer for low pH, and a sediment filter — all working together as an integrated treatment train. No two wells are alike, which is why professional water testing is the essential first step. With approximately 23 million U.S. households relying on private wells, and the EPA not regulating private well water quality, professional treatment is the only way to ensure your family's water is safe. Annual testing and regular system maintenance are critical for ongoing protection.

Key Benefits

• Eliminates iron staining on fixtures, laundry, and sinks
• Removes "rotten egg" sulfur smell from water
• Kills bacteria, E. coli, and coliform with UV disinfection or chlorination
• Addresses dangerous contaminants like arsenic, nitrates, and radon
• Provides consistent water quality regardless of seasonal well changes
• Protects your family since private wells are not regulated by the EPA

Our Process