What We Test For
Our on-site test covers every measurement that matters in Northwest Montana water:
Hardness (grains per gallon)
Tells us exactly how much calcium and magnesium your water carries.
Iron and manganese
The cause of orange and black staining in fixtures and laundry.
pH
Acidic water corrodes plumbing; alkaline water affects taste and treatment design.
Total dissolved solids (TDS)
A snapshot of overall mineral content.
Chlorine / chloramine
Common in Kalispell, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls city water.
Hydrogen sulfide
The rotten-egg smell common in some Flathead-area wells.
Optional lab panels
Bacteria, nitrates, arsenic, PFAS, and lead — sent to a certified lab.
Why Testing Matters
Water in the Flathead Valley varies enormously block-to-block. A home in Kalispell may have chlorinated city water, while a neighbor on a private well a mile away has high iron and sulfur. The only way to know what your home actually needs is to test.
Anyone who recommends a system without testing your water is guessing.
Common Flathead Valley Water Issues
- ● Hardness & scale
- ● Iron staining
- ● Sulfur smell
- ● Sediment & turbidity
- ● Manganese (black staining)
- ● Chlorine taste
- ● Low pH / corrosive water
- ● Bacteria in wells
What Happens During a Test
- 1. We arrive at your scheduled time and introduce ourselves.
- 2. We test your water on-site at your kitchen sink in 30–45 minutes.
- 3. We walk through every result in plain English.
- 4. If treatment makes sense, we provide a written, fixed-price proposal.
- 5. No pressure. You can decide on your own timeline.
FAQs
Yes. Free in-home water test, free recommendations, free written proposal. We only get paid if you choose to install a system.