Water Treatment & Filtration Services
Safe drinking water is necessary to maintain your health. Public water facilities are required to test their water on a regular basis for the safety of those who use it. However, when is the last time that you tested your well water? Take our quick quiz to find out what signs to look for and whether a system could help.
It may have been deemed safe 10 or even 5 years ago, but is it still safe? Stop by Mid-Coast Energy for a test kit, and our experts will answer any questions you have.
Call us ahead of time to schedule an appointment. We will come by your home and test the water ourselves then provide you with an estimate to fix any problems. We offer no-cost, in-house testing for nuisance issues. You can be sure that we will provide service and maintenance after installation at your home.
Mid-Coast Energy is concerned about the quality of water in your home. We provide testing and equipment to insure safe, high quality water for you and your family. Don’t compromise the quality of your family’s water. Call us today.
Our filtration systems include:
- Iron removal
- Water softening for hard water
- Neutralizers for acidic water
- Chlorine injection systems
- UV sterilization
- Carbon filters
Common Questions on Salt Water Systems
Will salt systems make water saltier?
A salt system or a water softener will add some sodium to the finished product. However, the amount of sodium added to, say, a glass of water really is less than what would be in a slice of bread. So, any appreciable addition of sodium to your water, no.
If there’s a health concern, if there are reasons why you need to have low sodium intake in your diet a salt system can still be used to condition your water, but we can use a potassium based salt, potassium chloride rather than sodium chloride to minimize that sodium.
Can I soften my water without using salt?
Technically, no. The only way to soften water or to remove the dissolved minerals in the water, which are calcium and magnesium, is with an ion exchange, either sodium or potassium ion exchange system, which is salt. There are some products on the market that claim to be salt-free water conditioners or salt-free water softeners, but they’re really not. What they do is they electronically prevent the minerals from adhering to surfaces, so it’s more of a scale inhibitor. It will stop it from building up on items, but it will not soften or remove those minerals from the water.
Here’s a Quick Way to Get Started!
Do I Need Water Treatment & Filtration Services at Home?” – A 2-Minute Quiz for Maine Homeowners. See if your home might benefit from water treatment.
1. What type of water do you have?
A) Private well
B) City or public water
2. When was the last time you tested your water?
A) More than 3 years ago / Not sure
B) Within the last 1–2 years
3. Have you noticed any of these? (check all that apply)
A) Staining on sinks, tubs, or laundry
A) White buildup on faucets or dishes
A) Chlorine taste or sulfur smell
B) None of these
4. How does your water taste or smell?
A) Off, metallic, or noticeable
B) Pretty neutral or clean
5. How important is improving your water quality at home?
A) It’s something I’ve been thinking about
B) Not really a concern right now
6. Do you currently use a filtration or softening system?
A) No, or I’m not sure what we have
B) Yes, and it seems to work fine
Results: What Your Answers Suggest
Mostly A’s?
It’s probably worth having your water tested, especially if you’re seeing staining or scaling or just want better-tasting water. We offer no-cost in-home testing for common issues like iron, hardness, and chlorine levels.
→ Give us a call or contact us here to get started.
Mostly B’s?
Sounds like your water is working well for you right now—but if anything changes or you’re simply curious, we’re always here to help.