Well Water Treatment to Fix Iron Staining, Sulfur Smell & Sediment
Start with a $149 water test, credited toward your install.
No credit card | Licensed local plumber | 15 minutes | Fixed price quote
Is This the Right Solution for Your Water?
- You have
- Orange or brown iron staining on fixtures and laundry
- What we do
- An iron filter removes iron and manganese before it reaches your plumbing.
- Result
- Fixtures and laundry stop staining
- You have
- A rotten-egg sulfur smell
- What we do
- Oxidizing filter media treats the hydrogen sulfide that causes it.
- Result
- No more smell from taps and showers
- You have
- Concerns about bacteria in your well
- What we do
- We test first, then add UV disinfection if your results call for it.
- Result
- Safer water without boiling
Private wells are not regulated by the EPA, so testing is up to the owner.
Sources: EPA: private drinking water wells
What Well Water Treatment Treats
- Iron stainingIron filter media
- ManganeseIron and manganese filter
- Sulfur smell (hydrogen sulfide)Oxidizing media
- SedimentSediment filter
- BacteriaUV disinfection, when needed
Results depend on your water. We tell you what to expect before you pay.
How Well Water Treatment Works: Step-by-Step
- 1
Water enters from your main line
- 2
Water test
We test your well first so the system matches your water
Removes or handles: Tells us what to treat
- 3
Sediment filter
Catches sand and grit common in wells
Removes or handles: Sediment
- 4
Iron and sulfur filter
Treats the minerals and smell that stain and stink
Removes or handles: Iron, manganese, sulfur
- 5
UV disinfection (if needed)
Treats bacteria without chemicals
Removes or handles: Bacteria
- 6
Treated water to your home
Before & After
Illustration.
BeforeOrange staining and discolored water from iron in the well.
AfterClear water and clean fixtures once the iron is filtered out.
Pricing & Installation
Test first, then we recommend
- $149 Basic Well Water Test (nitrate + coliform)
- $349 Full Well Water Panel (metals, minerals, nitrate)
The test fee is credited toward your install if you purchase.
- Step 1Choose a basic test or the full panel
- Step 2We collect the sample and send it to the lab
- Step 3We explain your results in plain English
- Step 4We recommend a system, and your test fee is credited if you purchase
Recent Installs
Frequently Asked Questions
Why test my well if it has been fine for years?
Well water changes. Drought and a falling water table, nearby construction, an aging well casing or bacteria growth can all shift what comes out of the tap. A test shows what you have now, not what you had years ago.
What’s the difference between iron staining and rust?
Dissolved iron is clear in the glass, then stains orange when it meets air. Rust is iron that is already oxidized, which is why the water looks red or brown right away. The treatment differs slightly, and the test shows which one you have.
Can you fix sulfur (rotten egg) smell?
Usually. Hydrogen sulfide can come from the aquifer itself or from bacteria in the well, and we treat it where the water enters your home. If the smell keeps coming back, we may recommend disinfecting the well or taking a closer look at it. We explain this at your consultation.
How often should I test my well?
Local health districts recommend testing for bacteria every year and nitrate every three years.
Will this make my well water safe to drink?
It treats what your test finds, including iron, sulfur and bacteria. If your test shows other contaminants, we recommend an add-on such as reverse osmosis.
Questions People Rarely Ask But Should
My well has been fine for 20 years. Why test now?
Because wells change, and you can’t see most of what matters. Health districts recommend testing for bacteria every year and nitrate every three years even when the water looks fine. Our $149 basic test checks nitrate and coliform bacteria, and it is credited toward your install.
Why should I trust a local operator over a national brand?
National brands sell volume and rotate technicians. We are locally owned in Tacoma, and our reputation in Pierce, Kitsap and Thurston Counties depends on how your water turns out, not on a quarterly earnings call.
Will you try to upsell me into a system I don’t need?
We test first and recommend only what your water needs. A customer we served well who refers a neighbor is worth far more to us than one we oversold. The whole-home system is a fixed price, so there is no quote game to play.
What if I’m skeptical that I need water treatment at all?
Good. You should be. Text us and we will look at your water. If the results show it is fine, we will tell you it is fine. Not every home needs treatment, and if yours does, you will see why in the data and the decision is yours.
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