Well water filtration around Austin and the Hill Country
Out past the city lines, plenty of homes still run on private wells, especially around Dripping Springs and the rural edges of Travis, Hays, and Williamson counties.
Well water is a different job than city water. Nobody treats or tests it for you. What comes out of the ground is what comes out of your tap, so it pays to know what's in it.
Typical installed price
$2,500 to $6,000
Your exact price comes in writing after the free test. What changes the price
Common well water problems around here
Every well is different, even two on the same street. But a few problems come up again and again in Central Texas groundwater.
- Very hard water from limestone aquifers
- Rotten egg smell from hydrogen sulfide
- Iron or manganese staining on fixtures and laundry
- Sediment and cloudiness
- Bacteria, which needs a lab test to check
Testing comes first
With a well, a lab test is the right starting point. It tells you what you're actually dealing with, including bacteria, which can't be tested reliably at the tap. The free in home test covers the basics like hardness and dissolved solids, and a certified lab test covers the rest.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension runs well screening events in many counties, and accredited labs can test anytime.
Building a system for your well
A well system is usually a few stages in a row. Sediment filtration, then something for iron or sulfur if you have it, then a softener for hardness. Some homes add UV disinfection or an RO system for drinking water.
Only buy the stages your test results call for. No point paying for an iron filter if you don't have iron.
Request a free water test
What happens next
- We pass your request to a local water treatment installer.
- They call you to pick a time for the free test.
- At your home they test the water and give you a written quote. You decide from there.
Well water filtration near you
Water is different from one utility to the next. Pick your city to see what your local water report says.
Related services
- Free in home water testA local pro tests your water at the tap and explains the results in plain English.Typical priceFree
- Water softenersStops white scale, spots, and crust on fixtures caused by hard water.Typical price$1,500 to $3,500
- Reverse osmosis systemsClean drinking and cooking water from a faucet at your kitchen sink.Typical price$600 to $1,500
Common questions
How often should I test my well?
A common recommendation is at least once a year for bacteria, and any time you notice a change in taste, smell, or color. Check with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension or a certified lab for guidance on your area.
Why does my well water smell like rotten eggs?
That's usually hydrogen sulfide gas, which shows up in some groundwater. It can also come from a reaction inside the water heater. A water test helps tell which one it is and how to treat it.
Can one system handle everything?
Sometimes, but usually a well system is a few stages working together. Which stages you need depends entirely on your test results.
Do you service homes outside city limits?
Often, yes. Send a request with your address and the installer will confirm whether they cover your area.
Find out what's in your water
Request a free in home water test. A local installer checks hardness, chlorine or chloramine, and dissolved solids at your tap, then gives you a written quote.