Are you spending a fortune on bottled water or buying countless filters for your water pitcher? Have you noticed a drop in water quality whenever you turn on the tap or step into the shower?
It may be time to consider a whole-house water filtration system for your Monticello, IL, area home.
Our qualified professionals at Hoveln Heating and Cooling can advise you about filtration systems and help you select the best product for your home. Contact us for a recommendation and installation when you are ready to improve your water quality.
Hoveln Heating and Cooling is a trusted source for plumbing services in Monticello, IL, and the surrounding areas. We specialize in drain clogs, sewer repairs, faucet leaks, and other services. Call us today for a free consultation.
Why Filter Your Illinois Water?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says more than 90 percent of Americans get their tap water from community systems that must adhere to safe drinking water standards.
If you are among the 90 percent whose tap water flows from a municipal or community supply, you may wonder why you should be concerned about water quality. After all, the supplier must maintain safe drinking water standards.
According to the CDC, your tap water is generally safe to drink but it can become contaminated.
For example, a flood can cause sewage overflow, triggering a health department advisory to boil water. A malfunctioning wastewater treatment plant may taint the community water supply with bacteria. The CDC says pesticides, fertilizers, manufacturing processes, and inadequate water treatment may contribute to contamination.
Your own plumbing system may pollute your water supply. The water supply line to your home may be damaged, allowing dirt and bacteria to enter your system. Rust, sediment, and lead from deteriorating pipes and faucets can pollute the water you drink and use for cooking, laundry, and bathing.
Lead-contaminated water can affect the nervous and renal systems, and bacteria can cause gastrointestinal problems.
Our expert plumbers at Hoveln Heating and Cooling can help you prevent contamination by keeping your plumbing system in top shape. Contact us to inspect your waterlines. We will determine if any pipes have deteriorated or are made of outdated materials, such as galvanized steel and toxic lead. We are experts in whole-house repiping and plumbing repair.
Whole-House Water Filter Installation
We can install a whole-house filtration system near the main waterline at the entry point in your home. It will screen out contaminants before they reach your faucets, showerheads, and appliances.
A home water testing kit is a useful tool for identifying contaminants in your water and determining which you want to remove.
At Hoveln Heating and Cooling, we offer flexible financing options (subject to approved credit) to maintain your water filtering system and other plumbing equipment.
Choosing the Best Water Filter
Our trained pros at Hoveln Heating and Cooling can help you decide which filter is best for your home. A carbon filter, for example, can screen out certain chemicals, such as chlorine, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and some heavy metals. Block carbon filters can also eliminate some microorganisms, such as Giardia, which can cause intestinal infections.
Sediment filters remove dirt, rust particles, and sand from your water supply. They often pair with carbon filters or ultraviolet (UV) filters that kill bacteria, algae, and viruses.
A reverse osmosis system uses high pressure to push water through a semipermeable membrane that filters some chemicals, minerals, and bacteria. This system is generally installed in the kitchen, where you need pristine water for consumption and cooking.
We also install water softeners that remove iron, manganese, calcium, and magnesium from your water. Water softeners can prevent heavy metals, nitrates, and some radioactive materials from entering your water supply.
Make Clean Water a Priority
At Hoveln Heating and Cooling, we can improve the water quality in your Monticello, IL, area home by replacing corroded pipes, repairing leaks, and installing a water filtration system. Contact us today at 217-643-2125 or request service online to start your journey to healthier, safer water.