What is a “Hard Bypass?” Short answer: It’s an added ball valve that allows water to flow past the canister filter, if need be. It’s an extra measure we take to give our customers added peace of mind and, in an unlikely, unfortunate situation, it […]
Before investing in a water filtration system, it’s important to understand your filtration space requirements. To effectively treat your home’s water, the system must be sized and installed correctly. In most cases, a proper installation area needs at least 68 inches of room height, 2–5 feet […]
A homeowner from Fairview, NC stopped by our Asheville-area office for free water testing after noticing white mineral buildup on their kitchen fixtures and shower heads. The test results showed a low pH level and hard water—two common issues in well systems throughout Western North […]
When a customer from Weaverville, NC brought in a well water sample that supplied two homes, we tested it for free—just as we always do. The results showed 4 grains per gallon (GPG) of hardness and visible sediment. To improve the water quality, we recommended […]
A customer in Barnardsville, NC came to us with discolored water, even after installing both a spin-down sediment filter and an iron filter. During our free in-office water test, we found that their iron particles measured less than 0.1 microns—too small for standard 1 to […]
When homeowners in Arden need comprehensive water treatment solutions, space constraints often present unique challenges. Our recent installation demonstrates how expert planning and strategic equipment placement can transform even the most limited utility areas into efficient water filtration systems. This project featured a complete water […]
This homeowner in Alexander, NC came to us after noticing mineral buildup in their sediment filter and hard water problems throughout their home. They brought in a water sample for our free water testing, which confirmed a hard water issue. To address the problem, we installed […]
At Mountain Water Systems, we frequently hear one crucial question from homeowners: “How much salt do we need in our brine tank?” The answer is simpler than you might think. We recommend maintaining your salt level between 20% and 80% full in your brine tank. […]
This customer in Candler had decided it was time to install an updated filtration system so that they would have the best water quality possible. We tested the water in our office for free. We found low pH, slightly higher levels of iron, and hard […]
These two customers in Arden was experiencing iron staining and a rusty smell in their home water supply. After reading our 5 star reviews on Google Maps they decided to take us up on our offer to test their water for free. The test results […]
This customer in Leicester reached out to Mountain Water Systems because they were having issues with iron in their water. They brought a water sample into our office to have the water tested. We found high iron and hard water. We recommended an Iron filter, […]
This Asheville customer had recently purchased their home and wanted to be sure they had good quality water. There was an existing older water softener system installed, but they were not sure if it was treating the water properly. We tested the water at no […]
