Water Filtration Services

Would you believe it if we told you there are even more benefits to having a home water filtration system? Well, your East Rochester plumbers will let you in on a secret! In addition to positively affecting the water you drink and the water that washes your clothes, it will also benefit you personally. Showing with filtered water removes contaminants that could be aggressive and damaging to your hair and skin. You'll get less skin irritation, fewer rashes, and less dandruff. Water filtration will keep your skin hydrated while slowing down the skin's aging process and minimizing breakouts. Do you dye your hair? If so, using filtered water allows dyed hair to shine longer and hold the color for a more extended period. Call your local plumbers, Pride Plumbing, today to inquire about our whole house filtration systems!

Signs of Contaminated Water

We know that unfiltered water contains more than unfavorable substances, but how can we tell if our water is contaminated? Luckily, we'll give you some tips about what to look for. 

• Cloudiness: When water is unfiltered, minerals are found in it. The minerals may make your water cloudy, which should disappear shortly. However, if your water is still murky after some time, bacteria could be what's causing your water to look that way. You do not want to drink it if that's the case!

• Dirt and Sediment: When you turn your water on, dirt and sediment spew out of the faucet; it looks like less than desirable water. Our water comes from reservoirs and lakes. Did you know that the water supply in Rochester, NY, is drawn from Canadice and Hemlock lake? Since we get our water from these sources, it makes sense that we have some sediment, but it is not appetizing to look at! Most particles aren't dangerous to us, but if you want to be sure, you can always get your water tested.

• Brown or Orange Water: This usually means that you're getting excessive iron or manganese in your water. This could result from rusty water pipes or an old water heater. Using a whole house filtration system would help get rid of this problem.

• Chlorine or Sulfur Smell: Chlorine is added to public water supplies to help remove bacteria and microorganisms. Like chlorine, sulfur is usually not harmful, but it can be a pungent smell and make your water taste bad. This is a safe way to eliminate contaminants, but it can also make your water smell and taste bad. Using a filter would eliminate that problem.

• Oily, Fishy, Bitter, Metallic Taste: If you are tasting any of these items when drinking your water, it's time to buy a filtration system. This water could contain harmful substances such as pesticides, medications, and industrial chemicals.

No one wants contaminated water, and unfiltered water's effects are less than favorable. Don't hesitate to call your East Rochester plumbers to inquire about water filtration installation! 

Are you wondering how you can test your water quality? Look no further. The City of Rochester will test your water for free! You can contact the Water Bureau Laboratory at 585-428-6680 Ext 1 or email them at watertest@cityofrochester.gov. If you want to test it yourself, the most common way is to use test strips. All you have to do is fill a container with water, dip the test strip in, swirl the container and wait a few minutes. Once complete, compare the color changes on the test strip to the color chart included in your kit.

Whole House Water Filtration System Installations

Now that you know the benefits of filtered water and the signs of contaminated water, you may want to look into a filtration system of your own. You might have heard the terms whole house filtration and under-the-counter filtration. These are two water purification systems that work in different ways. When you get a whole house filtration system installed, it will filter water for your entire house! An under-the-counter water filtration system only filters water for one specific faucet, which people will generally get installed at their kitchen sink for safer, better-tasting drinking water. We let you in on some of the secret benefits above, such as having clean drinking water and healthier water for your skin and clothes.

You can find it at your main water line when you get a whole house filtration system installed. The reason it's installed here is that it can effectively filter all the water coming into your home. When the filtration system is placed there, it goes through several stages to get your water clean and healthy. The first step is that the water goes through a pre-filtration process. This process will trap materials such as sediment and silt, which helps prevent long-term damage to your plumbing appliances by keeping your water clear. Within the second step, contaminants such as chlorine and chloramines get filtered out. About 97%-99% of these contaminants will not be pushed through to your water. Within the third and last step, your water will go through the post-filter, which helps remove any other contaminants before it reaches your faucets. The recommendation for changing the post-filter is every 6-12 months for optimal performance.

East Rochester's Trusted Plumbing Professionals

Your East Rochester plumbers are here for you. We can discuss all the different water filtration options and help you decide on the best home water filtration system for you. Pride Plumbing of Rochester even does emergency plumbing service, so if there happens to be anything else that needs a plumbing repair, don't hesitate to call us at 585-271-7150 or contact us online through this form.

We look forward to servicing you soon!