Why are Well Water Treatment systems crucial?
Unfiltered well water (also known as groundwater) can harbour many different harmful bacteria such as E.coli as well as contaminants like manganese, iron and arsenic, some of which can pose a health risk.
A well water treatment system is specifically designed to properly maintain the pH levels of your water as well as add chlorine to kill harmful bacteria.
Due to the water being contaminated, unfiltered well water can cause issues throughout your home, this includes mineral buildup in pipes and appliances, as well as an unpleasant taste, small appearance to your water. Even if you have a private reserve of water it is imperative that you take responsibility for keeping it safe to use.
For your in-home water test, contact an EHS Water Dealer; same-day appointments are available for your convenience.
Why Eye Home for Well Water Filtration?
Safe Water
You deserve the safest drinking water to benefit your overall health. Our well water treatment systems provide this to you by removing over 90% of contaminants commonly found in ground water.
No Chemicals
Eye Home Solutions water systems are non-chemical water treatment systems specifically engineered to deliver you the purest water in the safest fashion.
Affordable
By increasing the efficacy and prolonging the lifespan of your appliances and Eye Home Solutions Water treatment system will in turn save you money on your total energy costs and monthly energy consumption bills.
Eco-Friendly
By switching from plastic bottles to filtering your well water to ensure its safe to drink you will significantly reduce the amount of single use plastics used in your home. Additionally you will reduce your energy use by having more efficient appliances due to a reduction of contaminants that cause mineral buildup in your pipes and appliances.
Well Water Solutions
Canada’s Government Website reminds Private Well Water Owners of its well owners’ responsibility to ensure the quality of their well water.
Our Well Water Treatment Systems Provide Clean Water, Made Easy
Water SoftnerEnhanced Water Softner
TANNIN FILTER
SULFUR WATER FILTERWhy is well water treatment important?
Untreated groundwater can carry bacteria such as E. coli, along with iron, manganese, hardness minerals, tannins and sometimes hydrogen sulphide. Some of these are health risks; others stain fixtures, clog pipes and make water taste and smell bad.
The Government of Canada reminds private well owners that they're responsible for the quality of their own water. In Ontario, you can get free bacteria testing for a private well through Public Health Ontario: pick up a sample bottle at your local public health unit. For minerals, colour and smell, our free in-home test shows what's going on.
Match the system to the problem
| What you see | Likely cause | System |
|---|---|---|
| Orange, red or black stains; metallic taste | Iron or manganese | Iron & Manganese Filter |
| Tea-coloured or yellow water, yellow stains | Tannins | Tannin Eliminator |
| Rotten-egg smell | Hydrogen sulphide | Iron & Manganese Filter (up to 8 ppm) |
| Positive bacteria test, or no treatment at all | Bacteria and viruses | UV Pro |
| Scale, spotty dishes, dry skin | Hardness | SoftBlu or Enhanced Water Softener |
Why EHS for well water filtration?
Our well water systems remove over 90% of the contaminants commonly found in groundwater.
Iron, tannin and UV systems work by oxidation, ion exchange and light, not chemical dosing.
Less scale and staining means appliances last longer and use less energy.
Safe well water at the tap means no more cases of bottled water.
Our well water treatment systems
Iron & Manganese Filter
Birm media removes iron, manganese and the orange or black stains they leave.
See Iron & Manganese Filter
Tannin Eliminator
Clears tea-coloured water and yellow stains caused by tannins.
See Tannin Eliminator
UV Pro
Ultraviolet disinfection for well water: bacteria, viruses and cysts.
See UV Pro
SoftBlu Water Softener
High-capacity softener that stops scale on fixtures, kettles and appliances.
See SoftBlu Water SoftenerQuestions
How often should I test my well?
Test for bacteria at least once a year, and after flooding or any change in taste, colour or smell. Public Health Ontario offers free bacteria testing for private wells.
Do I need UV if my water looks clean?
Bacteria don't change how water looks. If your well isn't disinfected, UV is the simplest way to make sure your drinking water is safe.
Can one system handle iron and tannins?
Often they come together. We usually pair a tannin system with an iron filter, sized from your test results.
Free in-home water test
Find out what's in your water
We test your water at your home, show you what's in it, and recommend the system that fits.
- Free
- About 30 minutes
- No obligation