Treatment Systems for Sarasota Well Water

Residential wells are great! And with Florida having such an awesome aquifer, it. makes sense that so many people want to tap directly into it. There are a lot of upsides.

The thing is, though, that you really need make sure that the water flowing out of your taps—as well as the water in your well itself—is properly treated. At the very least, filtration and water treatment for Sarasota wells ensures that your appliances, plumbing, and porcelain are all saved from staining and buildup of the natural minerals in our water. Which is great both aesthetically and financially!

But it’s also important to remember that without proper water treatment, well water could also make you very, very sick. And that’s not a risk you want to take for yourself, or your family.

Why Sarasota Wells are Great

With the right water treatment system, wells are awesome. Here are some of the many reasons why:

  • You take advantage of the natural water sitting underneath us all the time
  • Instead of paying Sarasota County municipal water bills, you pay only for the electricity it takes to operate your pump.
  • You bypass municipal water treatment, which injects a noticeable amount of chlorine into city water.
  • The Florida aquifer never freezes.

What Kind of Water Do You Get From Sarasota Wells?

So you’re getting pure, untreated water from your well. But what kind of water is that?

In short: Sarasota water is very, very hard water. While municipal treatment removes some of the hardness caused by naturally occurring magnesium and calcium, even Sarasota municipal water is hard. Natural, untreated well water? Is harder.

South of Tampa, the Florida aquifer is classified as “very hard” (and even “objectionable”). Scientifically speaking that means it contains more than 180 ppm of calcium and/or magnesium.

On top of that, Florida water contains large amounts of iron. Ever seen orange-stained sidewalks or orange streaks on the side of a building? Many homeowners and businesses alike will use municipal water for human consumption but save money by using well water on their landscaping. The result? Rust-colored iron stains.

Why You Need Home Water Treatment for Sarasota Well Water

Municipal water at least filters out some of those naturally occurring elements and is safeguarded against harmful bacteria. Taken directly from the Florida aquifer, your well water will contain everything—both good and bad—that exists down there. And bear in mind that contaminants in groundwater get way worse after storms and flooding.

On top of that, if your well hasn’t been properly treated or if it has a leak, your well can actually introduce bad things into your water that weren’t there before. All of these situations present risks that range from annoying to catastrophic.

We often talk about the consequences of using untreated Sarasota municipal water—issues like stains and buildup that wreck your appliances and neutralize your soap.

Well, if your treatment system isn’t prepared to handle the full load of minerals, bacteria, and even chemical contaminants that exist in Florida water, then you ain’t seen nothing yet.

Those outdoor stains we mentioned earlier? If your filtration system isn’t adequate, you’ll get loads of iron streaks inside your home as well—on sinks, toilets, showers, etc. And the next time a big storm starts washing goodness knows what into the groundwater supply, you’ll have to wonder how much of that is making it into your taps.

Don’t Risk Bad Well Water

The pros at Healthy Water Systems LLC have been professionally installing home water treatment systems for Sarasota well users for decades. That includes filtration, disinfection, and water softeners that all work in harmony and provide the right flow for whatever size home you have. We will make sure you’re getting all the great benefits of your Sarasota well—and none of the bad stuff.

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