Well Water Treatment for Reno and Northern Nevada
Private wells are not regulated, so what is in your water is up to you. We test for iron, odor, manganese, arsenic, nitrate, sediment, and pH, then build a plan around your results.
What Well Water Treatment Covers
If your home is on a private well, the water you drink, cook, and bathe in comes straight from the ground. Unlike city water, no utility treats it before it reaches your tap. Well water treatment is about finding out what is in your water and addressing it at the source.
We test for the concerns that show up most often in Northern Nevada wells, then recommend the right combination of filtration, softening, pH correction, and UV disinfection based on what your test actually shows.
Who well water treatment is right for
- Reno-area homeowners on a private well, not on city water
- Households seeing stains, odor, or discolored water from their tap
- Anyone who has not tested their well water in the past year
- People who want a recommendation based on what is actually in their water
What We Test For and Treat
Some well-water problems are easy to see. Others, like arsenic and nitrate, have no taste, color, or smell. These are the concerns we most often test for and treat.
Iron
Iron leaves orange, red, or brown stains on sinks, toilets, and laundry, and can give water a metallic taste.
Odor
A rotten-egg smell is often hydrogen sulfide. It can affect how your water tastes and smells at every tap.
Manganese
Manganese leaves dark brown or black stains and can show up as a slimy buildup in pipes and fixtures.
Arsenic
Arsenic has no taste, color, or smell. The only way to know it is there is to test, which is why we check for it.
Nitrate
Nitrate can enter well water from surrounding land use. Like arsenic, you cannot see, taste, or smell it.
pH and Sediment
Water that is too acidic can corrode plumbing, and sediment can clog fixtures. We check pH and sediment too.
What we recommend depends on your free water test. Book your free water test to find out what is in your well water.
Why Annual Well Water Testing Matters
City water is monitored and treated by a utility. A private well is not. That means the only way to know what is in your water is to test it, and conditions can change from year to year.
- Private wells are not regulated the way city water is, so what is in your water is up to you to find out.
- Iron, manganese, and odor are easy to spot, but arsenic and nitrate have no taste, color, or smell.
- Water conditions can change over time, so a test from a few years ago may not reflect your water today.
- A free water test gives you a clear, plain-English picture before you spend anything on a system.
A Staged Plan Built Around Your Test
Well water rarely has just one issue. We do not hand you a single box and hope it works. Here is how a treatment plan comes together.
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Test What Is in Your Water
We run a free on-site test for iron, odor, manganese, arsenic, nitrate, sediment, and pH, and explain the results in plain English.
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Build a Treatment Plan for Your Well
Based on your results, we recommend the right combination of filtration, softening, pH correction, and UV disinfection, never a one-size-fits-all package.
- 3
Install and Set Up the System
Our local installation partner installs the system and confirms it is working the way it should before we leave.
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Maintain and Follow Up
We walk you through filter changes and yearly checks, and you can request service any time through one point of contact.
How Reno Water Guy Approaches It
Every recommendation starts with a free water test, and you work with one local specialist from the test through follow-up.
Free In-Home Water Test
We test your water on site at no cost and explain what we find in plain English, with no pressure.
Personalized Recommendation
Based on your actual results, we recommend the right system for your home, never a one-size-fits-all package.
Professional Installation
Installation and ongoing service are handled by our local installation partner, Pure Water Systems of Nevada.
Service Options and Brands
What we recommend depends on your water test, your home, and your household water use. Options we help you choose between include:
- Iron, manganese, and odor filtration sized to your test results
- Arsenic and nitrate filtration where your test shows it is needed
- Sediment filtration and pH correction for acidic or gritty water
- UV disinfection for bacteria in well water
- Tannin filtration where tannins show up in your test
- Pairing with a softener or drinking water system if your water calls for it
Brands available through our installation partner
Professional installation and ongoing service through our local installation partner, Pure Water Systems of Nevada.
Specialized filtration and conditioning system
Financing options are available. Learn about financing.
What to Expect from Installation
We start with a free on-site water test so any recommendation is based on your actual water.
Treatment is staged to your test results, which may combine filtration, a softener, or UV disinfection.
Installation is handled by our local installation partner, Pure Water Systems of Nevada.
We walk you through maintenance, including filter changes and yearly checks, so the system keeps working.
What Northern Nevada Customers Say
Real feedback from homeowners who worked with Reno Water Guy.
We bought the Reionator Plus Ultra from Pure. Can't believe the difference in taste and quality of our water! Kawika was great to work with and answered all of our questions. Jose did the installation in a most professional manner. Over all we found it to be an exceptional experience!
Karolyn G.
September 2026
Working with Kawika at Pure Water Systems of NV was a great experience from start to finish. He was professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire process easy. The installation crew was excellent, on time, efficient, and did a fantastic job. Highly recommend!
Kyle P.
July 2026
I had a great experience with Pure Water Co. in Nevada. From start to finish, Kawika and Zack were professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the different options available without making the process feel overwhelming. I especially appreciated their knowledge of water quality and their willingness to answer my questions thoroughly. The service was professional, the installation was handled well, and I felt confident that I was getting a system that was appropriate for my home and our water conditions here in Nevada. Zack, thank you for your help with the spigot.
Ethan H.
September 2026
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Find out what is really in your well water. The test is free, the visit is at your home, and there is no pressure to buy anything.
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