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How to Test Your Water Quality
Every water treatment recommendation should start with knowing what's actually in your water — guessing based on symptoms alone can mean paying for equipment that doesn't address your specific problem.
How It Works
1
Test
We test your water on the spot for hardness, iron, pH, chlorine, and other relevant contaminants.
2
Explain
You get plain-English results and what they mean for your home — no obligation to buy anything.
3
Recommend
If treatment makes sense, we recommend equipment sized to your actual water, not a one-size-fits-all system.
At a Glance
Hardness
Grains per gallon (GPG)
pH
Acidity / alkalinity
Iron & manganese
Parts per million
Chlorine / chloramine
City water
TDS
Total dissolved solids
Bacteria & sediment
Well water
Test Strips vs. a Professional Test
| Feature | Drugstore Test Strips | Professional In-Home Test |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness reading | Rough estimate | Precise |
| Iron & manganese | Not reliable | Accurate |
| Bacteria (well water) | Not tested | Tested |
| Sizing recommendation | Not possible | Included |
Common Questions
Is a professional water test really free?
Yes — Pure Water Co provides a free in-home water test as part of every consultation, with no obligation to purchase anything afterward.
Not Sure What Your Water Needs?
Get a free in-home water test and an honest recommendation — no pressure, no obligation.