Aqtros Water, a Chilliwack water treatment company, is advising homeowners to test their water before buying equipment. Testing shows which minerals and contaminants are present, which is the starting point for whole home water treatment in Chilliwack.

The city draws its supply from ten production wells, eight in the Sardis-Vedder aquifer and two at Marble Hill. The water receives disinfection but no filtration. Daily use rises from 28 million litres to 52 million litres in summer.

Why Testing Comes Before a Water Filter for Home
A home water testing kit may use test strips, chemical titration for hardness and iron, photometers, or handheld meters that read total dissolved solids and pH. Results show whether a household needs a water filter for home use, a softener or reverse osmosis. Owners of private wells should pay particular attention. Well water in British Columbia is not regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, so those owners need dedicated testing.

Hard Water Issues in Home: Scale and Appliance Damage
Hard water keeps soap from lathering well. It also leaves scale on faucets and inside water heaters, humidifiers, washing machines and dishwashers. Scale shortens appliance life and can lead to failures, costly repairs or flooding. Households dealing with hard water issues in home plumbing often see the first signs at fixtures and in the kettle.

From Test Results to a Home Water Filtration System
A home water filtration system is best matched to the measured problem rather than chosen in advance. Test readings show what a household is actually dealing with, and they give a provider something concrete to size and specify equipment against. Well owners and city customers alike can use results this way. Homeowners should ask any provider how the recommended equipment relates to their own readings.

Aqtros Water holds that a system chosen from test results is more likely to be the right size and type. That is the reasoning behind its advice to test first.

Analysis and Planning
Test results inform recommendations on filtration, softening or reverse osmosis. The company is led by a practising engineer who began his career in the water treatment plant of Heineken International in the Netherlands. Homeowners should ask any provider what a water analysis covers and how its findings translate into a recommendation before they commit to equipment.

About Aqtros Water
Aqtros Water is a company that started in the lower mainland area of British Columbia, and its team is passionate about water quality. It serves more than a dozen regions, including Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Delta, with reliable, efficient and sustainable water filter systems. Website: https://aqtros.com

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