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When you begin the journey to find your perfect home, one critical aspect often lurks beneath the surface, quite literally is the water supply. For prospective homeowners looking at properties in rural and some suburban areas, understanding the nuances of well water is not just a drop in the bucket—it’s a pivotal factor in the decision-making process. Unlike the more familiar municipal systems, well water comes directly from the ground, offering a private water source that can carry both charm and challenge.

If you’re on well water or city water, a reverse osmosis system is the most critical aspect of water in the home because it will get rid of all or most of the contaminants in your water supply, depending on the filters you are using.

Water is one of the most essential resources in our homes. From the first morning shower to the water we drink, use in meal preparation, or wash our clothing, water impacts virtually every aspect of our daily lives. But not all water is clean and pure. Most water arriving at our homes from wells or municipal sources may meet basic safety standards.

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…

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.

Is your constant pressure tank waterlogged? If so, it is causing your well pump to go through short cycling, which can cause it to burn out prematurely.

Do you need to replace a cartridge filter? We walk you through the steps in this video, including signs you need to replace your filter and things you should check before hooking the filter back up.