Ozaukee County Water Treatment & Testing
Ozaukee County Water Treatment & Testing
Ozaukee County Water
Are you living in Ozaukee County? Well if you are, you probably assume that most of Ozaukee County obtains their water from Lake Michigan. This is a good guess, however, the drinking water in Ozaukee county is divided into private and public systems. Roughly half of the county’s population receives water from groundwater sources known to you as, public water utilities. Port Washington, and parts of Mequon are cities that get their water supply from Lake Michigan. Ozaukee County is not limited to just public water utilities, and Lake Michigan water. For those of you living outside the city limits, there are a few systems with groundwater wells to supply drinking water to subdivisions, apartments, condominiums, and institutions.
Most Contaminants in Ozaukee county
What contaminants are living in your water? Well, if you’re living in Ozaukee County, you would be pleased to know when it comes to water contaminants, the area is known for its clean bill of health! Only 1.5% of test results on private wells in the area were above the EPA standard for Nitrates. However, Arsenic is found in 12.2% of private wells in the area. The only way to test for Arsenic is to have a professional water test done, as you cannot see or taste Arsenic. If your water is coming from a private well, we at Guthrie and Frey can assist you in any type of Nitrate, or Arsenic testing.
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What’s in my water?
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Contaminant
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About the Contaminant
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Signs of the Contaminant
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Contaminant
About the Contaminant
Signs of the Contaminant
Iron
Although small amounts do not have a negative effect on your health, Iron is a contaminant that contains bacteria that feed off it. However, Large amounts of iron can be hazardous to your health.
Metallic taste which carries into your food and beverages
Leaves orange/red stains on anything the water touches
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Contaminant
About the Contaminant
Signs of the Contaminant
Arsenic
Arsenic has been found in several Ozaukee County homes causing negative effects on homeowner’s health.
The only way to detect arsenic is to have your water professionally tested.
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Contaminant
About the Contaminant
Signs of the Contaminant
Tannins
Tannins can be a sign that your water is largely coming into your home from surface water. Although tannins is not harmful on its own, if it can travel from surface water to your groundwater source, so can pathogens and bacteria.
Tannins cause a yellow stain on fixtures and laundry.
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Contaminant
About the Contaminant
Signs of the Contaminant
Nitrates
Nitrates are formed naturally in surface and groundwater. Nitrogen is essential for all living things, but when consuming higher levels through drinking water, it can be hazardous especially to infants, and pregnant women. Nitrate spread entering private wells can come from a few different sources, such as, manure spreading, agricultural fertilizers, legume cropping systems, and septic systems.
Like arsenic, the only way to tell if you have nitrates in your water is to have it professionally tested.
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Contaminant
About the Contaminant
Signs of the Contaminant
Hard Water
Although not harmful to your health in small amounts, it can have severely negative effects on appliances causing them to have a short lifespan.
White chalky buildup on fixtures and appliances. Water leaves spots on glasses and dishes.
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Contaminant
About the Contaminant
Signs of the Contaminant
Odor
If your water has an odor, this means there is a contaminant in the water.
Rotten egg smell
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Competitive pricing and rent-to-own options available
From the Senior Technician in Ozaukee County:
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Q: What’s the difference between well water and city water?
A: Depending on where you live in Jefferson county, your water will be sourced from various different areas (city water, private well, etc.). No matter where your water is sourced from, it has its unique pros and cons. Consider scheduling a water test to see what’s in your water.
Q: Does Ozaukee County have hard water?
A: Yes! Typically, in Ozaukee County, we see a range from 20-100 grains of hardness in the water. Soft water is less than 1 grain of hardness. To see what level your water is at, schedule a free water test!
Q: Is hard water bad?
A: Hard water does not have a negative effect on your health, however, the contaminants cause buildup on appliances, causing them to fail prematurely. Additionally, hard water will leave a film or red/orange stain on anything it touches.
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Recommended Water Treatment Techniques for Ozaukee County
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GF Series Water Softener System
Residential
Hard water can be much more problematic than you think. It can cause buildup of mineral scale inside your appliances and plumbing.
Ideal For:
- Preventing scale buildup in home kitchens and bathrooms.
- Improving the taste and texture of the water in your home.
- Saving money on plumbing and appliance maintenance.
- Ensuring cleaner clothes and dishes via cleaner water.
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GF Twin Alternating Series: High-Efficient Water Softener
Residential
The Guthrie & Frey Twin Alternating Water Softener provides a continuous supply of softened water with no downtime for regeneration.
Ideal For:
- Robust and efficient solutions
- Reducing mineral scale and soap usage.
- Energy efficient consumption of water-using equipment.
- Reducing buildup in appliances like dishwashers and washing machines.
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Iron Curtain Junior
Residential
The Iron Curtain Junior helps filter out iron and reduce rotten egg odor, all without the use of chemicals.
Ideal For:
- Homeowners who need an economical option
- Customers who need a system that can handle high flow rates
- Customers looking to extend the lifespan of water-using appliances
- Homeowners who want to spend less time cleaning/getting rid of iron stains
- People who want to enjoy clean, odor-free drinking water
- Customers who need custom designs for larger homes
Recommended Water Treatment Techniques for Ozaukee County
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Contact Us
If you know what you are looking for, we can help! Have questions? We can help with that too! Contact us to get in touch with an expert.
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Water Testing
You cannot taste, smell or see arsenic. Testing is the only way to identify arsenic in drinking water. Let Guthrie & Frey identify whether you water contains arsenic.
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Salt Delivery Service
Schedule automatic salt delivery, hassle-free. Guthrie & Frey will place the salt right into your brine tank on your scheduled day, perform a visual inspection of your equipment, and haul the empty bags away.
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Cedarburg Water
Cedarburg residents and businesses use 450 million gallons of water each year! Learn about the water entering your home and how Guthrie & Frey can offer custom water treatment options.
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Mequon Water
As water flows from through Mequon over the surface and underground, it picks up various forms of contaminants. Learn about these contaminants and how Guthrie & Frey can help you bring soft water into your Mequon home.
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Washington County Water
While most residents get their drinking water from municipal wells, over 10,000 homes in the area have private wells. Municipal and private wells provide their own unique challenges that vary based on the depth of your well indicating what contaminants will be in your water.
