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Sacramento County water testing

Do you know what is in your water?

Find out for free. We test the water at your kitchen tap and show you the results in 15 minutes.

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  • Local to Sacramento County
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Clean water starts with one simple test.

PURE PURE

Scroll to fill it. Then let us fill you in on your tap.

Before and after

What changes after you filter?

Can you see the difference in a glass? Not always. That is why we measure it. Drag the handle to compare.

Filtered water

TDS
18 ppmLow
Chlorine
0.0 ppmNone found
Hardness
0.5 gpgSoft

Tap water

TDS
280 ppmModerate
Chlorine
1.2 ppmTaste and smell
Hardness
9 gpgHard

Example readings for illustration. Your home will differ. See real hardness numbers by utility. Filtered numbers assume reverse osmosis at the sink plus a softener.

Plain facts

What is in tap water?

Is city water safe? In most places it meets federal rules. But "meets the rules" and "tastes great with no scale" are not the same thing. Here is what we look for.

01

Chlorine

Why is it there? Cities add chlorine to kill germs on the way to your home. It does a good job.

So what is the catch? Some people do not like the taste or smell. A carbon filter can reduce it once the water reaches your house.

The EPA limit is 4 ppm. Source: EPA (opens in new tab)

02

Hardness and scale

What is hard water? Water with a lot of calcium and magnesium. It is not a health risk.

Then why care? It leaves white spots on glass and scale in water heaters and faucets. A softener can reduce it.

Water over 7 gpg is "hard." Source: USGS (opens in new tab). How hard is Sacramento water?

03

Lead from old pipes

Is lead in the water supply? Usually not. It can enter at the end, from old pipes, solder or fixtures in the home.

Who should check? Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead parts. A lab test is the only way to know. Some filters are certified to reduce lead.

The EPA says there is no known safe level of lead. Source: EPA (opens in new tab)

04

PFAS

What are PFAS? Man-made chemicals used in nonstick pans and stain guards. They break down very slowly.

Can you filter them? The EPA says reverse osmosis and activated carbon can reduce PFAS. Check your city's yearly water report to see if they were found.

The EPA set a limit of 4 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS. Source: EPA (opens in new tab)

Want your local numbers? Read your water system's yearly report. Find it on the EPA site (opens in new tab).

Systems

Which system fits your home?

We do not guess. We test first, then match the system to what is actually in your water.

Every tap

Whole-home filtration

One system where water enters the house. It filters chlorine taste and smell for every shower and faucet.

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Kitchen sink

Reverse osmosis drinking water

A small system under the sink for drinking and cooking. It reduces dissolved solids, and you can add an alkaline mineral stage.

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Spots and scale

Water softener

Reduces hardness so you see fewer spots on dishes and less scale in your water heater, kettle and shower.

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Offices and shops

Business water coolers

Filtered hot and cold water on tap for your team and guests. No bottles to haul or store.

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The free test

How does the free test work?

Three steps. About 30 minutes of your time. Nothing to pay.

  1. 1

    Book a time

    Fill in the short form below. We call you within one business hour to pick a day that works.

  2. 2

    We test at your tap

    A local tech checks TDS, chlorine, hardness and pH right at your sink. You watch the results come in.

  3. 3

    Get a printed report

    You keep a report with your numbers and what they mean. If a system would help, we show you options. No pressure.

Free, no obligation

Book your free water test

Three quick steps. Takes under a minute.

Step 1 of 3

Where should we test?

Is this for a home or a business?

Guides

Questions people ask about Sacramento water

GuideIs Sacramento tap water safe to drink?What the utility reports say, and what they cannot tell you. DataHow hard is Sacramento water?Hardness by utility, from each utility report. GuideDo I need a softener with city water?A simple way to decide, using real local numbers. GuideReverse osmosis vs. water softenerThey do different jobs. Here is how to pick. GuideHow much does a water softener cost?Installed price ranges and running costs. AllSee all guidesPlain answers, every fact sourced.

Questions

Common questions

Is the water test really free?

Yes. The in-home test costs nothing, and you keep the printed report. There is no fee and no card needed to book.

How long does the test take?

Plan on about 30 minutes in total. The test itself gives results in about 15 minutes, and then we walk you through what the numbers mean.

Do I have to buy anything?

No. If your water looks good, we will tell you so. If a system would help, we show you the options and prices, and you decide in your own time.

What do you test for?

We check total dissolved solids (TDS), chlorine, hardness and pH at your tap. If you have old pipes or a well, we can help you send a sample to a certified lab for lead and other tests.

Do you serve my area?

We serve homes and businesses across Sacramento County. Enter your ZIP code in the booking form and we will confirm.

Can you test well water or a business?

Yes to both. Well water often needs more tests, and we can help set those up. For offices, shops and clinics we also look at drinking water coolers.

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