Diagnose Your Water Problem
Identify what is in your water and find the right treatment solution. Common water quality issues in Southeast Texas explained.
Free Water AnalysisCommon Water Quality Issues in the Montgomery, Walker, Grimes and Houston Counties Area
Most homes in Conroe, The Woodlands, and surrounding communities have at least one water quality problem — many have several. Tap the issue that matches your symptoms to learn more and find the right solution.
Hard Water & Scale
Common symptoms:
- White crusty deposits on faucets and showerheads
- Soap that won't lather, film on skin after showering
- Spots on dishes and glassware
- Water heater and appliance scale buildup
Iron Staining
Common symptoms:
- Orange or rust-colored stains in sinks, tubs, and toilets
- Metallic taste in drinking water
- Orange tinge in water when first drawn
- Stains on laundry and irrigation fixtures
Sulfur / Rotten Egg Odor
Common symptoms:
- Strong rotten egg odor from hot or cold water
- Smell most noticeable in hot water heater
- Discoloration or black slime in toilet tanks
- Corrosion on copper and silver fixtures
Bacteria in Water
Common symptoms:
- Positive coliform test result
- Slime or biofilm in toilet tanks (iron bacteria)
- Water has musty or earthy smell
- New well or recently flooded system
Acidic Water (Low pH)
Common symptoms:
- Blue-green stains on copper sinks and fixtures
- Pinhole leaks in copper plumbing
- Metallic or sour taste in water
- pH test below 7.0
Tannins (Yellow / Tea-Colored Water)
Common symptoms:
- Yellow, brown, or tea-colored water
- Musty or earthy taste and odor
- Yellow stains on white laundry and fixtures
- Discoloration in toilet bowls and tubs
Not Sure What Problem You Have?
Schedule a free water analysis. We test for hardness, iron, pH, bacteria indicators, and TDS — then give you a plain-language report.