Understanding Your Home’s Water Quality

Understanding Your Home’s Water Quality

What’s in Your Water—and What You Can Do About It

Water is something we use every day—for drinking, bathing, cleaning, cooking, and more. But what if the water coming into your home isn’t as clean or safe as you think?

At Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric, we help homeowners across the region understand and improve their water quality with professional testing, filtration, softening, and purification systems tailored to each household’s needs.

Why Water Testing Matters

• Every home is different. Even homes on the same street can have different water chemistry depending on plumbing, usage, or source.
• Don’t over- or under-treat. Testing ensures you’re not wasting money on unnecessary equipment—or skipping treatment you actually need.
• It’s the foundation for healthy water. Testing identifies hidden issues that affect health, appliance performance, and plumbing lifespan.

Even treated municipal water can contain trace levels of:

• Chlorine
• Sediment
• Heavy metals like lead or arsenic
• Bacteria or viruses (especially in well systems)
• Agricultural or industrial runoff
• Hard minerals like calcium and magnesium

These contaminants can affect your health, damage plumbing systems, and reduce the lifespan of appliances. Understanding your water’s content is the first step to protecting your home—and your family.

Signs You Might Have a Water Quality Issue

• A strong chlorine or metallic taste
• Cloudy, discolored, or smelly water
• Dry, itchy skin after bathing
• Mineral buildup on faucets or dishes
• White spots on glassware
• Poor soap lather or slow rinsing
• You rely on bottled water due to taste or safety concerns

What Affects Water Quality in Our Region?

In areas like Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, water quality can vary widely depending on:

• Your water source – municipal supply vs. private well
• Age of infrastructure – older pipes may leach metals
• Groundwater conditions – may contain high levels of minerals or sediment
• Storms or runoff – flooding can introduce contaminants
• Seasonal changes – increased demand or chemical use during summer

That’s why Paschal offers personalized solutions, not one-size-fits-all systems.

How Paschal Helps You Improve Water Quality

We start with education and testing, then guide you to the right solution based on what’s in your water.

Our Water Quality Services Include:

• Comprehensive Water Testing: Identify specific contaminants, mineral content, and treatment needs.
• Water Filtration Systems: Remove chlorine, sediment, and harmful chemicals from your water supply.
• Water Softeners: Eliminate hardness that damages pipes, leaves spots, and reduces soap effectiveness.
• Water Purification: Advanced systems like reverse osmosis and UV filters for drinking water quality at every tap.
• Whole-Home Solutions: Install a system that treats all the water entering your home—for better water everywhere you need it.

FAQs About Water Quality

Q: Is bottled water safer than tap water?
A: Not always. Bottled water can still contain contaminants—and it’s expensive and wasteful. A good home filtration system can provide cleaner water for a fraction of the cost.

Q: How often should I test my water?
A: We recommend testing once a year or anytime you notice changes in taste, smell, or performance.

Q: I already have a filter—do I need anything else?
A: It depends on what you’re trying to remove. Many homes benefit from a combination of filtration and purification to cover all bases.

Ready to Know What’s in Your Water?

Better water starts with knowledge—and a trusted team who knows how to help. Whether you’re on city water, well water, or something in between, Paschal is here to help you take control of your home’s water quality.