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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018


"Terrible. I paid 3 times to have them out here. Was told I need a permit.. another $200... but they couldn't even fix it . Told by another business did not need drain field repaired... the drain field was dry. Waste of almost $1000 total. NEVER EVER AGAIN."

Mary B on September 2020

$20.00 Off Plumbing Septic, Sewer, Drain Cleaning. Restrictions Apply - Not to be combined with any other offer.

"Terrible. I paid 3 times to have them out here. Was told I need a permit.. another $200... but they couldn't even fix it . Told by another business did not need drain field repaired... the drain field was dry. Waste of almost $1000 total. NEVER EVER AGAIN."

Mary B on September 2020


Owens Soft Water

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Owens Soft Water

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owens Soft Water is a family owned business that has been around for over 50 years in the Central, Mid, and Northern Michigan areas. Owens systems are custom built to suit the individual needs of each household or business, and we support all systems, including those of our competitors. Our main product time is the High Efficient - non - electric Kinetico Water Softeners, Reverse Osmosis, and purification.

Owens Soft Water is a family owned business that has been around for over 50 years in the Central, Mid, and Northern Michigan areas. Owens systems are custom built to suit the individual needs of each household or business, and we support all systems, including those of our competitors. Our main product time is the High Efficient - non - electric Kinetico Water Softeners, Reverse Osmosis, and purification.




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Pure Water Works, Inc.

4.33(
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Pure Water Works, Inc.

4.33(
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Customers say: Quality work
45 years of experience

Pure Water Works, Inc., is a Michigan Corporation founded in 1980 by William Siegmund based on his philosophy of changing the quality of life with quality water. Located in Traverse City, Michigan, we sell, rent, assemble and service complete lines of water treatment equipment. We also design, install, and service equipment from Residential treatment systems at 8 gpm (gallons per minute) to Industrial processing over 1,000 gpm. We also have various systems to handle larger commercial requirements, as we have installed internationally in Mexico, South America and Canada. If you're looking for great service and unparalleled expertise in matters of water filtration, reverse osmosis, water processing and conditioning, or any other matters regarding pure water, we can help you find the solution you're looking for. At Pure Water Works, we maintain a state-certified laboratory at the Traverse City location and have been a WQA (Water Quality Association) member since 1983. Most of our management and staff are certified Water Quality Association specialists. As an independent dealer, we offer the finest equipment and technology currently available. All our equipment meets or exceeds WQA or NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) standards for quality and performance. We also provide specific services for different industries, including commercial and industrial water conditioning, bottled water service and delivery, reverse osmosis water conditioning, UltraPure water services, and electronically-monitored, salt-free water treatment. Everyone's water is not the same. Pure Water Works believes the choice is yours and utilizes scientific analysis and a well trained, experienced service/maintenance staff with a combined 70 years work in the field to recommend treatment based on the individual needs of customers.

"Rob was very professional, personable and knowledgeable. He fixed our issue and reviewed what he had done as well as how to maintain our equipment."

Jim D on September 2023

Pure Water Works, Inc., is a Michigan Corporation founded in 1980 by William Siegmund based on his philosophy of changing the quality of life with quality water. Located in Traverse City, Michigan, we sell, rent, assemble and service complete lines of water treatment equipment. We also design, install, and service equipment from Residential treatment systems at 8 gpm (gallons per minute) to Industrial processing over 1,000 gpm. We also have various systems to handle larger commercial requirements, as we have installed internationally in Mexico, South America and Canada. If you're looking for great service and unparalleled expertise in matters of water filtration, reverse osmosis, water processing and conditioning, or any other matters regarding pure water, we can help you find the solution you're looking for. At Pure Water Works, we maintain a state-certified laboratory at the Traverse City location and have been a WQA (Water Quality Association) member since 1983. Most of our management and staff are certified Water Quality Association specialists. As an independent dealer, we offer the finest equipment and technology currently available. All our equipment meets or exceeds WQA or NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) standards for quality and performance. We also provide specific services for different industries, including commercial and industrial water conditioning, bottled water service and delivery, reverse osmosis water conditioning, UltraPure water services, and electronically-monitored, salt-free water treatment. Everyone's water is not the same. Pure Water Works believes the choice is yours and utilizes scientific analysis and a well trained, experienced service/maintenance staff with a combined 70 years work in the field to recommend treatment based on the individual needs of customers.

"Rob was very professional, personable and knowledgeable. He fixed our issue and reviewed what he had done as well as how to maintain our equipment."

Jim D on September 2023


Eco Smart Watertreatment

5.00(
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Eco Smart Watertreatment

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Eco Smart Watertreatment is Michigans #1 authority in SALT FREE water treatment systems. With over 20 years in the water conditioning business, Eco Smart has help revolutionlize the water treatment industry. We offer the only REAL salt free alternative for all your water conditioning needs. The technologically advanced Eco Lite EC3 Saltless Anti-Scale Media is an innovative solution that prevents all of the negative effects of calcium and magnesium, while allowing the positive health benefits to remain. The system is maintenance free, salt free and does not require costly regeneration and backwashing.

Eco Smart Watertreatment is Michigans #1 authority in SALT FREE water treatment systems. With over 20 years in the water conditioning business, Eco Smart has help revolutionlize the water treatment industry. We offer the only REAL salt free alternative for all your water conditioning needs. The technologically advanced Eco Lite EC3 Saltless Anti-Scale Media is an innovative solution that prevents all of the negative effects of calcium and magnesium, while allowing the positive health benefits to remain. The system is maintenance free, salt free and does not require costly regeneration and backwashing.


"We hired these guys two times and are now looking for a new plumber."

Karen Ferguson B on October 2018

Locally owned business our main goal is to offer a professional service at a competative price without losing focus of customer service and satisfaction.

"We hired these guys two times and are now looking for a new plumber."

Karen Ferguson B on October 2018



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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

A good hardness level for drinking water can vary based on personal preferences, but an ideal level is 3.5 to 7 GPG. This means your water isn’t soft or hard. However, some people prefer the “fresh” taste from the minerals in hard water, while others like the smoother, “slippery” texture of soft water.

The best way to fix hard water in a shower is by installing a water softener system. This is the only way to truly ensure that hard water doesn't enter your shower—or any part of your home beyond the water softener. Most other methods are temporary fixes. While you can choose a shower filter, these filters aren’t as effective and may not remove many contaminants that cause limescale and hard water stains.

A lower-end water softener would cost around $900, not including installation. Each home has different requirements, water hardness, and number of inhabitants, so there’s a huge range in pricing—$600 to over $6,000. The average water softener repair bill is around $500, meaning it’s a much better option to repair any issues and only replace your softener if absolutely necessary. 

You can use a commercial water repellent treatment for glass on your shower doors to prevent water spots. Take care to only apply the product to glass. Letting air circulate also helps prevent water spots, as water is less likely to remain on the glass for a long time with good air circulation. Run your vent fan, open a window, and leave the shower door open for about half an hour after using the shower.

Choosing involves understanding water hardness levels, household size, desired features, and consulting professionals experienced in suitable system types.

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