Should I test my well water?

If you're on a well, yes. Testing is inexpensive and it separates real problems from sales pitches.

Do I need a whole-home filtration system?

Only if a test says so. Plenty of homes need nothing, and some need one targeted fix rather than a full system.

Your home · Water

Test first. Buy second, if at all.

Water is one of the easiest places to get sold something you don't need. The order that protects you is simple: find out what's actually in your water before anyone recommends equipment.

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What to know

Three steps, in order

Test

A basic panel tells you about bacteria, hardness, iron, pH and a handful of common concerns. Well owners especially.

Interpret

Some results are health matters. Some are nuisance issues like staining or taste. They call for very different spending.

Address

Match equipment to the finding. A softener doesn't solve bacteria and a UV system doesn't solve hardness.

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Water questions

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