Rock Road Plumbing > Water Treatment and Drinking Water Systems

Water treatment allows consumers to reduce/control their exposure to regulated contaminants in water. Contaminants can pose heath related risks to people or simply affect the aesthetics of the water.

The first step in determining if your water may contain contaminants is testing your water.  Municipal water supplies are tested periodically by the purveyor; rural home owners should take it upon themselves to have their water tested. This can be done at a private lab for extensive testing or for basic iron and hardness testing by Rock Road Plumbing, Inc.

The most common water quality problem reported by consumers is hard water. The most common process to treat hard water is using a water softening unit.

Another form of water treatment is reverse osmosis. A reverse osmosis system reduces impurities by acting as an ultrafiltration unit. These systems are often installed to treat water specifically used for drinking and cooking and produce superior tasting water.

Excessive iron and sulfur in well water is a common problem in the Fox Valley Area which can be easily removed using an iron and sulfur removal system.

If you are looking to reduce dangerous contaminants in your water or just make it more pleasant tasting or smelling, water testing is the place to start.  Rock Road Plumbing provides basic water testing (for hardness and iron), free of charge, to homeowners in the Fox Valley and surrounding areas and offers a full range of water treatment options.