The ability to have clean water in our homes and businesses is something we might often take as a given. But when the source of our water – either a well or municipal water – is filled with contaminants or excessive minerals, it can lead to serious issues with the potability of our water and can affect plumbing systems as well.

A water treatment or purification system can help improve the quality of your water. At L&M Plumbing, our friendly professionals install and service quality water treatment systems throughout the Lehigh Valley area, including filters, purifiers, softeners and reverse osmosis systems.

We offer water testing and recommendations based on the results so our customers can make an informed decision on which system will work best for their home or business.

Our water tests will determine what kinds of contaminants exist in your water supply. After we receive the results from your water sample, we can suggest the best type of filtration system for your needs. During a typical water quality test, our experienced plumbers test for:

• Hardness (whether the water contains mineral compounds, primarily magnesium and calcium-based ones)
• Nitrates
• Phosphates
• The pH level (how acidic or basic your water supply is)
• Harmful bacteria and viruses, including fecal coliform bacteria found in human waste

We use equipment that is specifically made to deal with the variety of water problems that occur in the Lehigh Valley. With more than 20 years of experience as plumbers in the Lehigh Valley, we have developed a great deal of knowledge of local plumbing problems. For example, homes in the Schnecksville area tend to have acidic water and copper pipes, leading to pinhole leaks. Other locations have hard water that causes corrosion on their faucets.

Having water that is too hard can cause other problems, including reduced water flow and clogged pipes; difficulty lathering soap during showering or washing clothes or dishes; and soap scum on your bathtub or shower.

If you have hard water, installing a water softener is the most cost-effective way to solve the problem. Our recommendations for water treatment systems are always personalized and individualized to the home or business we are serving. We offer water treatment system installation based on the results of your test and never recommend a product or service you don’t need.

Annual service is important for the proper maintenance of your equipment. We’ll remind you when it’s time to schedule your yearly maintenance and you can choose a day that’s convenient for you.

For quality water treatment system installation and services in the Lehigh Valley, call L&M Plumbing today at 610-756-3069.