As temperatures rise in Columbus, OH, so does the importance of maintaining clean, safe water in your home. From backyard barbecues to long showers and increased outdoor use, summer puts more demand on your water supply. At Bassett Services, we’re here to help you ensure your water quality is healthy, reliable, and summer-ready.
Whether you rely on city water or a private well, these summer water quality tips will help you stay safe and refreshed all season long.
1. Schedule a Home Water Quality Test
Heavy summer use, combined with storm runoff and aging infrastructure, can introduce contaminants like sediment, chlorine, bacteria, and hard water minerals into your water.
What a water test can detect:
- Hard water (calcium & magnesium)
- Chlorine levels
- Iron, lead, or copper
- Bacteria or microbial contaminants
- pH imbalance
🧪 Tip: Bassett Services offers fast, accurate water testing in Columbus and can recommend treatment options specific to your results.
2. Install a Whole-Home Water Filtration System
If your tap water tastes or smells off—or you’re seeing buildup on faucets—it’s time to upgrade your filtration.
Why it matters:
- Filters out chemicals and sediment
- Delivers better-tasting water
- Protects plumbing and appliances
🔧 We proudly install WaterTech Filtration Systems, including the Reionator Pro®—a leading whole-home solution that softens and purifies your water in one advanced system. It removes contaminants like chlorine, nitrates, heavy metals, and more—without the slippery feel of traditional softeners.
3. Tackle Hard Water with a Water Softener
Columbus-area water tends to be moderately hard, which can:
- Dry out skin and hair
- Cause scale buildup in pipes and appliances
- Make laundry stiff and dingy
Installing a WaterTech water softener system can resolve these issues while providing cleaner, softer water for your entire home. Our team can evaluate your water and recommend the best-fit solution.
4. Flush Outdoor Faucets and Hose Bibs
Before ramping up outdoor use, flush your hose bibs to remove stagnant or debris-laden water from the lines.
- Remove hoses
- Run water for 1–2 minutes
- Check for leaks or discoloration
If you notice a drop in pressure or foul smells, we can inspect your outdoor plumbing for buildup or damage.
5. Use Point-of-Use Filtration for Drinking Water
For families concerned about drinking water safety, point-of-use filtration systems like reverse osmosis (RO) are an excellent addition. These systems remove:
- Lead
- Pesticides
- Pharmaceuticals
- Bacteria and viruses
Bassett Services offers RO systems that complement your whole-home WaterTech filtration, giving your family added peace of mind.
6. Maintain Your Water Heater
Summer is a great time to inspect and flush your water heater. Sediment buildup from hard water can:
- Lower efficiency
- Cause odd smells
- Lead to early failure
We offer water heater maintenance services across Columbus to keep your system running efficiently all year long.
Why Columbus Homeowners Trust Bassett Services
When it comes to water quality, Bassett Services is the trusted name for reliable plumbing and water treatment services in Columbus, OH.
We offer:
- Professional water testing
- WaterTech Filtration Systems
- Water softener installation
- RO and whole-home filtration
- Well water treatment
- Water heater service
Get Summer-Ready Water with Bassett Services
Stay safe and refreshed this summer with clean, high-quality water in every tap. Whether you need testing, treatment, or expert advice, Bassett Services and WaterTech Filtration Systems have you covered.
📞 Call now to schedule your water quality consultation (614) 363-0035
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