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Water well drilling is an essential service for both residential and commercial customers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Access to a reliable source of clean water is critical, and the urgency becomes even more apparent when an existing well runs dry or produces a low amount of water. In this guide, we’ll cover the basics of water well drilling…

Do you worry that the water from your well has hidden impurities that can cause health issues? When guests stay in your home, do they experience unexplained digestion issues? Have you recently heard reports of increased bacteria in nearby well water? When you’re the only one…

Residents on public water systems (PWSs) often wonder, is my tap water safe to drink? At Carroll Water, we hear this question a lot from our residents in Virginia who want to ensure that they have the best drinking water quality. The process of chlorinating public drinking water…

Iron in your drinking water may not be harmful, but it is definitely a nuisance for some Maryland residents. Here at Carroll Water, our clients often complain of metallic tasting water, staining/discoloration in sinks, toilets, and showers, as well as corrosion to plumbing in their homes and businesses. The reason we hear from so many Maryland residents is because…

In recent years the growing health concern surrounding PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl), or “forever chemicals” in drinking water sources have dominated the media and caught the attention of so many homeowners. PFAS are a group of synthetically made chemicals known collectively as “forever chemicals” due to their resilience and inability to break down in the environment or body.

Water softeners are installed for a variety of reasons: hard water, build-up, white scale, the feel of the water, staining that water can cause due to iron, and health concerns.