Why do I need a Filtration System?

We use water for many purposes in our homes, such as drinking, cooking, bathing, laundry, dishes and heating. When relying on something as much as we do, quality can make a big difference, not only to our health and comfort, but also to our plumbing and heating fixtures. At O'Brien Home Services, we have residential water treatments can be tailor made to suit your household needs.

Some water quality problems, such as bad odor or taste, may not be health related, but they do impact the comfort of our lifestyles. While some other well issues such as iron or sediment can greatly shorten the lifespan of heating equipment as well as laundry staining and water pressure issues. And lastly, some contaminant bacteria can and do pose a direct health hazard.

Whether you've moved into a new home or recently noticed a change in water quality, there are certain signs that you need to consider a filtration or softener system.

These signs could be:

Sediment

Discoloration

Low water pressure

Strange taste or smell

Staining on freshly laundered clothing or household surfaces

How to resolve these issues:

O'Brien Home Services will take several water samples from your home and have them tested for harmful bacteria and high mineral counts.

Then a specific system can be designed to help combat problems and give you clean, clear and healthy water. There is no "one size fits all" water system that the big box stores sell. Only with thorough testing, can a system be fine tuned. 

What About "Hard Water"?

"Hard Water" is well water that contains high levels of minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which can form deposits over time. One of the primary benefits of a water softener is in its ability to reduce this scale buildup in pipes and appliances. This can greatly extend the lifespan of your plumbing and heating systems. It will also prevent cogged shower heads, faucets and drains.

Hard Water can leave water spots on dishes, pot and shower doors. By eliminating the minerals responsible for these spots, a whole house water softener can help keep your dishes and surfaces cleaner.

A water softener also makes water heaters more efficient. The mineral deposits left by hard water coat the inside of your water heater. Besides just reducing the capacity of the tank, the energy required to compensate for the added insulation factor will steadily increase. Eliminating these deposits will save energy and reduce your utility bills

Softened water is gentler on fabrics and clothing, and helps improve the effectiveness of laundry detergents, and leads to brighter and more vibrant colors. Hard water can also leave residue on your skin, leaving you itchy and dry. Soft water is gentler on your skin allowing natural moisturizing and leaving your hair softer and more manageable. People often report improvements in their skin and hair health after using softened water.

Secondary benefits also include extending the life of septic and field systems. By reducing the amount of soap and detergents, less end up in wastewater and out to the septic.