Water Filtration FAQs in Olympia

Answers to Common Questions in Thurston County

Are you concerned about the quality of the water in your home? Whether you have hard water or concerns about chemicals or other contaminants, West Coast Plumbing Pumps & Filtration, LLC can help. This page contains answers to water filtration FAQ from our customers in Olympia and surrounding areas of Thurston County.

For answers to all your water filtration questions, please contact us at (360) 979-1491.

Frequently Asked Water Filtration Questions

Do I need a water filtration system?

Water in many homes and commercial properties is contaminated. Depending on the quality of water and the source, you could have minerals, heavy metals, chlorine, bacteria, and other toxins present in the water. Removing contaminants provides better tasting, healthier water for your family or employees and customers.

Homeowners and business owners install water filtration systems for:

• Better tasting water
• Removing toxins in the water
• Improved health and wellness
• Filtering out lead and heavy metals
• Softening the water

Installing a water filtration system also offers additional money-saving and environmental benefits. If you are spending money on bottled water, your new filtration system can provide clean drinking water at a fraction of the cost. You will also be helping the environment when you stop buying all those plastic bottles.

What causes hard water?

Hard water is water that has a high mineral content, specifically calcium and magnesium. As the water travels through the ground and streams, it picks up these minerals. When the hardness in the water is extreme, it can become harmful to people and animals and cause a variety of problems.

How do I know if I have hard water?

Some common signs of hard water include scale build-up on plumbing fixtures and appliances, water spotting on dishes, and soaps and detergents that don’t suds. Hard water can cause problems, such as dry, itchy skin, dry hair, faded or discolored laundry, clogged showerheads, and discoloration on water-using appliances. If you have noticed these signs, you may want to have the hardness of your water tested.

What types of water filtration systems are available for my home or business?

Some of our most common Olympia water filtration FAQs have to do with the types of water filtration systems that are available for residential and commercial properties.

We offer water filtration solutions that include:

• Activated Carbon Filters – This type of filter is designed to attract chemical impurities, such as chlorine, mercury, asbestos, and lead.
• Reverse Osmosis Filters – These systems use a membrane to trap contaminants in the water as it passes through. These types of filters are popular for filtering water for drinking and cooking.
• Ion Exchange – For hard water, ion exchange filters work by trapping calcium and magnesium ions and replacing them with sodium ions to soften the water.

There are water filtration systems that are designed to filter water on one faucet, showerhead, or fixture. These are known as point-of-use filters. Other filtration systems provide whole house filtration to deliver clean water to every faucet and fixture in the home.

What type of water filtration system is right for my home?

The system that is best for your home depends on the contaminants that are present in the water. For example, if you are concerned about hardness, an ion exchange filter may provide the best results. If you are worried about chemicals used to purify the municipal water supply, an activated carbon filter may be the best option. We recommend water testing if you aren’t sure about the contaminants present in your water.

Expert Advice from Water Filtration Specialists

At West Coast Plumbing Pumps & Filtration, LLC, we are water filtration specialists. We are always happy to answer your questions, educate you about the options that are available, and provide the information you need to make informed decisions for your home or business.

If you have questions that aren’t answered here or want to explore the options for water filtration for your home or business, call (360) 979-1491 for assistance.