Test first. Treat what's actually there. Iron filters, softeners, reverse osmosis, and UV systems designed around your specific well water, not a generic package from a catalog.
South Texas well water is hard, high in iron, and often carries hydrogen sulfide. But your well is not the same as your neighbor's well. Depth, aquifer, casing age, and surface conditions all affect your water chemistry. Selling someone a water softener without a lab test first is just guessing. We don't guess.
We pull a water sample, send it to a certified lab, and read you the results plain. From there we design a system matched to your specific numbers. Iron filter sizing, softener grain capacity, whether RO makes sense for your drinking water, whether bacteria requires UV. Every system is quoted in writing before we order a part.
We also treat water for livestock operations and irrigation. High mineral content damages drip emitters and affects herd health. The same test-first process applies on a ranch as in a home.
Every well is different. This table shows what we commonly find. Your lab test tells us what's actually in yours.
| Problem | Signs you might notice | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Iron High iron & manganese |
Orange or brown staining on fixtures, laundry, and sinks. Metallic taste. | Oxidizing iron filter. May need dedicated iron removal upstream of softener. |
| Hardness High calcium & magnesium |
Scale buildup on faucets, water heaters, and shower glass. Soap won't lather well. | Water softener (salt-based or salt-free). Softener sizing based on your lab hardness number and household flow. |
| H₂S Hydrogen sulfide |
Rotten egg smell from hot or cold water. Corrosion on copper fixtures. | Aeration system or oxidizing filter. Concentration from lab test determines which approach. |
| Bacteria Total coliform / E. coli |
Often no smell or taste. Detected only by lab test. | UV disinfection system plus wellhead inspection. Shock chlorination if needed. |
| Nitrates Agricultural nitrates |
No taste or smell. Risk is highest for infants. Detected by lab test. | Reverse osmosis at the point of use (kitchen sink). Whole-home RO for severe cases. |
| Sediment Sand, silt, turbidity |
Cloudy water. Grit in fixtures. Clogs drip irrigation emitters. | Sediment pre-filter. Usually first stage of any whole-home treatment system. |
We don't order equipment until we have your lab results. Designing a system without the numbers is how people end up with a softener that doesn't fix the real problem.
We collect a water sample from your well or point of use and send it to a certified lab. Standard results take 5 to 7 business days. We handle the chain of custody paperwork.
We review the results with you in plain language. What's in your water, at what concentration, and what the EPA or Texas drinking water standards say about each number.
We design the treatment train matched to your specific numbers and quote it in writing. You approve before we order anything. No upselling to a system that doesn't match your problem.
We install the system and run a post-treatment test to confirm the water coming out of your tap matches what the system is rated to produce. You see the before and after numbers.
If yours isn't here, call or text 979-320-4940.
A lab test costs far less than buying a treatment system for the wrong problem. Start there. We handle everything after.