Best for
- Nitrate
- Arsenic
- Lead
- Fluoride
- TDS
- Sodium
Well water treatment guide
Reverse Osmosis for private well water
Treatment should match confirmed lab results. Use this guide to understand where reverse osmosis fits before you buy equipment.
Maintenance
Replace prefilters and membrane on schedule; test treated water to confirm performance.
Not a primary fix for
- Whole-house bacteria control
- High flow whole-home use without design review
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UV Disinfection
Best for: Total coliform, E. coli, Recurring bacterial risk after source correction.
Water Softener
Best for: Hardness, Scale, Some dissolved iron.
Iron Filter
Best for: Iron, Orange stains, Some manganese when designed correctly.
Acid Neutralizer
Best for: Low pH, Corrosive water, Blue-green copper stains.
Aeration
Best for: Hydrogen sulfide odor, Radon in water, Some volatile gases.
Shock Chlorination
Best for: One-time well disinfection, Coliform after well work, Biofilm reduction.
Activated Carbon
Best for: Taste, Odor, Some organic chemicals.
Keep your well history
Interpret once on the web. Track forever in the app.
Save test history, set annual reminders, compare results over time, and create a shareable report for your family or water professional.
Track treated water results in the app