Do I need a well water treatment system?
in OntarioYes, you do. When you have a private water supply, you’re responsible for making sure it’s safe to drink and bacteria-free. The Government of Canada recommends testing for E. coli bacteria every six months and a full well water test every two years.
It’s important to test your own well: even if the neighbour’s next door is clear, yours can have very different properties. We can help determine the quality of water in your well and what kind of filtration you might need with a free in-home test by one of our Enercare Water Sales Consultants.
Call us to schedule a free in-home water quality test.
The full range of well water treatment options
Well water filters can help remedy problems in your water like taste, odours from sulfur or tannins, colour, iron stains, bacteria, hard water, and contaminants. Based on your water test results, you may need any of these well water treatment systems to improve your water:
Water softeners
Well water gets “hard” when organic matter and minerals dissolve in the groundwater. A water softener can reduce the buildup of scale and deposits in your appliances.
Iron filters
Naturally occurring elements such as iron, sulphur and manganese can cause your water to smell like blood, rotten eggs or burnt matches, or leave red or yellow stains in sinks, tubs and toilets. These contaminants should be removed.
Tannin filters
Tannins are typically found in surface water or shallow wells and are caused by water passing through peaty areas or decaying vegetation. They can turn water brown and give it an odd taste and odour but don’t represent a health risk.
Ultraviolet filters
UV light disrupts the DNA of bacteria so they can’t reproduce. It’s increasingly popular because it doesn’t use chemicals — though it does require water to be filtered using a five-micron sediment filter first.
Reverse osmosis systems
This method removes contaminants by pushing water under pressure through a semi-permeable membrane. It can remove up to 99.5% of dissolved particles and is most commonly installed in kitchens for cooking and drinking. Learn more.
Get a free, no-obligation price quote and a water test
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If you’re not sure which well water filtration solution(s) you need, our Water Sales Consultants (WSCs) will explain the results and recommend a well water solution to protect your family and give you peace of mind.
Why Enercare for well water filtration
When you choose Enercare for your well water filtration system, you get:
Expert installation & service by a qualified technician
Brand-new, high-performance, CSA- or NSF-certified components and equipment all made in Canada
Competitive rental pricing and flexible payment options
24/7 support centre to help you book a service call no matter what time it is
Our trained and professional plumbers size, install and maintain your equipment to ensure it works properly. We have the following credentials:
- 18 years in the water purification business
- Serving over 120,000 plumbing customers
- Over 90 plumbers and growing
- Fully licensed through Ontario College of Trades (OCOT)
- Fully licensed under Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
- Over 150,000 plumbing related service calls completed annually
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