What Is Ann Arbor City Water Like?
Ann Arbor treats its water to reduce hardness. The average hardness of Ann Arbor water is about 120–130 mg/L, or roughly 7–8 grains per gallon (gpg). Hardness levels are generally lower in the summer and higher in the winter.
In-home water softeners in Ann Arbor help reduce hardness. We can service all makes and models of water softeners, as well as give you recommendations to further improve the quality of your water.
Even though Ann Arbor’s municipal water meets safety standards, homeowners often install filtration systems to address chlorine taste or trace contaminants that can still be present in treated water.
What Is Ann Arbor Well Water Like?
Private wells in Ann Arbor usually contain high levels of iron and hard minerals. There is also the possibility of finding Chromium-6 in the water. Chromium-6 is also called hexavalent chromium. It can occur in nature, but it’s also an industrial pollutant discharged from metal-plating and leather-tanning facilities, as well as steel and pulp mills.
Other common water quality problems, such as bacteria, hydrogen sulfide (causes rotten egg odor), arsenic, and tannins, can affect well water. Our team offers professional well water testing in Michigan and installs advanced filtration equipment to address such issues. From high iron to musty or fishy odors, we can help you get clean, great-tasting water.