Sediment Filtration: Key Takeaways
- When your home's water supply carries microscopic particles of sand, silt, and rock, it does more than just muddy your drinking water. This coarse grit physically flows into your plumbing infrastructure, clogging delicate faucet aerators, choking off total water pressure, and aggressively scoring the internal tanks and heating elements of your water heater and major appliances, dramatically shortening their service lifespans.
- PDM implements a rugged, whole-house filtration strategy. By installing specialized cartridge-style filters (rated down to a microscopic 5 microns) directly where the primary water line first enters your home, we trap abrasive debris before it can ever migrate into your broader plumbing system or water heating tanks.
- Because these physical barriers are actively stopping real physical debris from entering your home, they will naturally accumulate a layer of trapped rock and silt over time. Checking the filter assembly every few weeks is critical; a heavily loaded or neglected filter will eventually cause a noticeable drop-off in household water pressure and lose its capability to screen out incoming particles.
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Whole-House Protection: Professional Sediment Filtration Services
Sediment in your plumbing system not only sullies your drinking water but also clogs aerators in faucets, reduces water flow, and decreases the service life of your home appliances and water heater.
When the faucets in your Illinois home deliver tiny particles of sand, soil, and rock along with water, it is time to consider a filtration system. Our experts at PDM are ready to help.
In addition to maintaining, repairing, and installing sediment filtration systems, we assist customers with drinking water treatment, irrigation, and leak detection devices.
With years of experience in the water treatment industry, we are your trusted professionals for reverse osmosis, filtration, ultraviolet (UV) light systems, and water softeners in Plainfield, IL, and surrounding areas.
Installing a Sediment Filtration System
Although sediment often is easy to detect in tap water, testing also will identify other contaminants in your water. Our qualified professionals will test your water and send samples to a third-party lab. The results will help us determine which water treatment system is best for your home.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends testing well water annually for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and pH levels. The agency notes that a change in your water's taste, color, or smell is a reason for testing.
PDM wants to make it easy for you to create a healthy home for you and your loved ones. That's why we offer convenient financing options, with approved credit, customized to your budget and needs.
Identifying Sediment
At PDM, we take a whole-house approach to filtering sediment from your water supply. We install the appropriate sediment filters where your water enters your home, blocking particles before they enter your water heater and faucets.
Our water treatment experts know what size filter will trap the sediment from your well or pipes. Filter ratings correspond to the size of the particles they screen out. For example, we offer cartridge-style filters that are rated 5 microns. That means they effectively screen out particles as small as 5 microns.
Repairing a Sediment Filtration System
If anything goes wrong with your sediment filtration system, or if it is not working as well as it should, call us at PDM for an assessment.
You might benefit from installing a second filter at your kitchen faucet or near other water treatment systems, such as a water softener or reverse osmosis device.
Maintaining a Sediment Filtration System
Water treatment is a must to keep the filter working properly. A clogged filter can affect water pressure and lose its ability to remove sediment.
Check your sediment filter for excessive accumulation of rock, silt, and other particles every couple of weeks. Filter capacity, the amount of water you use, and the amount of sediment in your system determine how long the filter lasts.
If you prefer, PDM can handle maintenance for you.
Improve Your Water Quality Today
If the water in your Plainfield, IL, area home looks dirty, cloudy, and contains gritty sediment, contact PDM for an assessment. We will recommend the best option for your unique needs. Call us at (815) 390-7095 or request service online.
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