Well Water Testing & Treatment in Tyler, TX

As a private well owner, the safety of your drinking water is your responsibility — the EPA regulates public water systems, but private wells are not covered. Annual testing gives you the data you need to make informed decisions about treatment.

We test for the following parameters commonly relevant to East Texas water wells:

• Total coliform bacteria & E. coli: The most important health-related test. Coliform presence can indicate surface contamination reaching your well.
• Nitrates: Elevated nitrate levels can be dangerous for infants and indicate agricultural runoff or septic system issues nearby.
• Iron & manganese: Common in the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer. Causes orange or black staining on fixtures, laundry, and appliances.
• pH: Low pH water (acidic) corrodes copper pipes and can leach metals from plumbing.
• Hardness (calcium & magnesium): Hard water causes scale buildup in pipes, water heaters, and appliances.
• Total dissolved solids (TDS): A general indicator of mineral content. High TDS can affect taste.
• Hydrogen sulfide: The "rotten egg" smell some wells produce. Treatable with aeration or oxidation filtration.

At minimum, test your well water once a year for bacteria and nitrates. Beyond the annual test, you should schedule additional testing when:

• You notice a change in taste, odor, or color
• After heavy flooding or nearby construction
• After any well or pump repair work
• If someone in the household develops unexplained illness
• When buying or selling property with a private well
• If your well is near agricultural land, livestock, or septic systems

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension periodically hosts water screening events through the Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) in East Texas counties. These are an excellent free resource, but they do not replace the comprehensive testing a certified lab provides.

When your water test reveals an issue, we recommend and install treatment systems designed specifically for your results — not generic off-the-shelf units. Common systems we install include:

• Sediment filters: Remove sand, silt, and particulate matter. Essential for wells that produce any grit.
• Iron filters (oxidation filtration): Remove dissolved iron and manganese, eliminating orange staining and metallic taste.
• Water softeners: Remove hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium) to protect plumbing, appliances, and improve soap lathering.
• Activated carbon filters: Remove chlorine, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and taste/odor issues.
• UV disinfection: Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals. An excellent option for wells with recurring bacterial issues.
• Reverse osmosis (RO) systems: Point-of-use systems for drinking water that remove virtually all dissolved contaminants.
• Aeration systems: Remove hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell) and radon from water.

The Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer underlies much of East Texas and is the primary water source for most wells in our service area. While it generally produces good-quality water, certain issues are more common than others:

• Elevated iron: The most common aesthetic complaint. Causes orange staining on sinks, toilets, laundry, and appliances. Easily treated with an iron filter.
• Hardness: Moderate to high hardness levels are common. A water softener protects your plumbing and appliances.
• Low pH: Some wells produce slightly acidic water. An acid neutralizer or soda ash injection raises pH to protect copper pipes.
• Hydrogen sulfide: A sulfur or "rotten egg" smell in some areas. Treatable with aeration or chlorination followed by carbon filtration.

We do not guess about treatment. Every recommendation we make is based on your actual lab results, so you invest only in the equipment your water actually needs.