★★★★★ Clack® Systems · 5.0 on Google · Brighton, MI
Water Softeners & Well-Water Treatment in Brighton, MI
Hard water, iron stains, or sulfur smell? Start with a free water test. Kyle recommends water softeners and filtration based on your water, your home, and your priorities.
Free test: hardness, iron, pH, chlorine & TDS. Health-contaminant concerns need appropriate laboratory testing.
- Clack® Systems
- 5.0 on Google
- Free In-Home Water Test
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- Local — Brighton, MI
The problem
Is your water making life harder?
Scale, staining, odors, or changes in taste are useful clues. Tell Kyle what you notice and start with measurements at your home.
White scale & buildup
White deposits on fixtures and shower glass can be a sign of hard water. A hardness test helps identify the problem.
Orange stains everywhere
Iron-laced well water turns sinks, toilets, and laundry orange. No amount of scrubbing fixes the source.
Rotten egg smell
A rotten-egg odor deserves a closer look at your water and plumbing. Tell Kyle when and where you notice the smell.
Soap that won’t lather
Soap that is difficult to lather and a film on fixtures can be clues that your water is hard.
Drinking water concerns
PFAS, nitrates, chlorine taste — city or well, your tap water may carry contaminants you can’t see or smell.
Scale in appliances
Scale buildup can affect water-using appliances. Check your water hardness and follow each appliance’s care instructions.
The solution
Pure water changes everything
Start with measurements, then choose a system suited to your home. Kyle installs water softeners and filtration systems and explains the care each one needs.
- Water softeners selected for your measured hardness
- Iron filtration options based on your test results
- Drinking-water systems selected for your priorities
- Equipment sized for your household and water use
- Clear starting prices and a quote for your installation
- Guidance on salt, filter changes, and ongoing care
What we install
Custom water treatment systems
Your water-test results, household size, and plumbing help determine the right equipment.
Clack® Water Softeners
Water softeners with Clack® controls, selected and programmed for your measured hardness and household needs. Salt replenishment and routine care are part of owning a softener.
Reverse Osmosis Systems
Explore an under-sink reverse osmosis system for drinking and cooking water. Reduction claims depend on the exact model; check its certified claims for the contaminants you want to address.
Air Induction (Iron & Sulfur)
Air-induction filtration options for iron and sulfur concerns in well water. Suitability depends on water conditions, system sizing, and regular maintenance. Kyle can recommend an approach after testing.
How it works
From your first call to great water — in 3 steps
Book your free water test
Call (248) 533-5050 or request online. Kyle will follow up to discuss your water and confirm appointment availability.
We test & recommend
Kyle tests your well or city water on-site for hardness, iron, pH, chlorine, and total dissolved solids (TDS), then discusses whether treatment makes sense for your home and water chemistry.
Professional installation & done
Confirm the installation scope and schedule with Kyle. He can explain the recommended equipment, settings, and ongoing care for your system.
What to expect
Clear answers before you choose a system
Start with your water-test results and a conversation with Kyle.
A free in-home water test
Hardness, iron, pH, chlorine, and total dissolved solids (TDS), with recommendations based on your results.
Starting prices you can see
Installed softeners from about $2,000, iron systems from about $2,100, and reverse osmosis from about $900. Ask for your exact quote.
A direct local contact
Talk with Kyle about equipment, scheduling, and care. Call (248) 533-5050, Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Pricing
Honest, transparent pricing
These are approximate installed starting prices. Your quote depends on the recommended equipment, water-test results, and installation requirements.
Water Softener
A water softener selected for your measured hardness and household needs, with professional installation.
Get exact quoteIron Filtration System
Iron filtration sized for your water-test results. A water softener is a separate system; ask Kyle for a combined quote if you need both.
Get exact quoteReverse Osmosis
An under-sink drinking-water system. Confirm the proposed model, its certified reduction claims, and filter replacement schedule with Kyle.
Get exact quoteAsk Kyle to confirm the equipment, installation work, and care requirements included in your quote.
Customer feedback
Hear from our Google reviewers
Short excerpts from customer reviews. Read the full reviews on Google.
“Kyle was absolutely fantastic to work with.”— Jason Kemp · Google review
“couldn’t be more pleased with the experience.”— Lindsay Lewis · Google review
“Simple and easy process.”— Jake Stricker · Google review
Clack air-induction installation — photo from Pure Water Filtration.
Why choose us
Local advice, directly from Kyle
Talk directly with Kyle about your water concerns, the recommended equipment, and what to expect from installation.
- Water softeners and iron filtration with Clack® controls
- Free testing for hardness, iron, pH, chlorine, and TDS
- Installation recommendations for your home and water
- Serving Brighton and the surrounding Livingston County area
Know your water
Brighton, MI water: what’s in it, by source
City water, a township system or your own well: here is what each source’s own reports say, and what that means for a water softener.
| Water source | Who it serves | Hardness | Softened at the plant? |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Brighton | The city, plus Genoa Township’s Lake Edgewood and Pine Creek districts | 25–27 grains per gallon (2025 report) | No. Iron is removed; hardness is not |
| Oak Pointe system | Oak Pointe and Northshore, Genoa Township | 398 mg/L, about 23 grains (2023 sample) | No. The report notes most residents use a softener |
| MHOG Utility Authority | Parts of Marion, Howell, Oceola and Genoa townships | 94 mg/L, about 5.5 grains (2025 report) | Yes. Lime-softened, so most homes don’t need a softener |
| Private well | Most of Brighton Township and rural Genoa, Green Oak and Hamburg | Varies well to well | No. Test at your tap |
City of Brighton water. The city pumps from three groundwater wells. It removes iron, filters, chlorinates, and adds fluoride plus a phosphate for corrosion control, but it does not soften. The city’s 2025 Water Quality Report puts hardness at 25–27 grains per gallon, which is very hard on any scale. The report also recommends setting home softeners to that range so they don’t over-cycle and waste salt. The same report shows sodium at 44 ppm (2025), with no detectable arsenic (2024) or nitrate (2025). For questions about city water, call the Brighton Water Treatment Plant at 810-844-5115.
Township wells. Brighton Township says most homes and businesses there use their own deep wells. Some areas along Whitmore Lake Road and Old US-23 are on the Livingston Community Water Authority, which Brighton, Green Oak and Hamburg townships run together. On a private well, hardness and iron are whatever the ground delivers, so the only number that matters is a test at your own tap. Livingston County follows the state’s testing schedule: bacteria and nitrate every year, arsenic every 3 to 5 years. It lists two certified labs, Brighton Analytical (810-229-7575) and Water Tech (517-548-2505).
What that means for a softener. A common sizing rule of thumb is people × 75 gallons a day × grains per gallon. For a family of four on 27-grain Brighton city water, that works out to about 8,100 grains of hardness to remove every day. That is why we size Brighton homes from a measured hardness, not a default setting. If your water bill says MHOG, your water is already softened at the plant. A reverse osmosis drinking-water system is the more common upgrade. Book a free water test and we’ll measure yours.
Sources: City of Brighton 2025 Water Quality Report and Utilities pages; Oak Pointe and MHOG 2025 Water Quality Reports (MHOG Utility Authority); Genoa Township water districts; Brighton Township Public Utilities; Livingston County Health Department.
Service area
Proudly serving all of Livingston County
Contact Kyle to confirm availability in your area. Free water test with every consultation.
Nearby towns we serve: Whitmore Lake · Highland · Fenton · Dexter · Ann Arbor · Novi · Wixom · Walled Lake · Salem Township
Hours: Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM · Sat–Sun closed · Call (248) 533-5050 or request a free water test below.
Learning center
Livingston County well-water resources
Everything you need to understand and treat your well water — from free testing guides to installation costs.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How hard is Brighton, MI water?
City of Brighton water runs 25–27 grains per gallon, according to the city’s 2025 Water Quality Report. The city removes iron but does not soften. MHOG water is softened at its plant (about 5.5 grains), and private wells around Brighton vary from one well to the next. A free water test gives you your exact number.
How do I know if I need a water softener?
Common signs include white scale buildup on faucets and shower glass, soap that doesn’t lather, skin that feels dry or filmy after showering, and appliances wearing out early. A free water test from Kyle measures hardness, iron, pH, chlorine, and TDS to help guide equipment recommendations.
How is the right water softener selected?
Your measured hardness, household water use, plumbing, and installation space help determine the recommended system. Ask Kyle for the proposed model, capacity, settings, and maintenance requirements.
How long does installation take?
Timing depends on the equipment and plumbing work needed. Kyle can confirm the installation plan and expected duration when preparing your quote.
Will a water softener remove iron and sulfur smell?
A softener is selected primarily to address hardness. Iron or sulfur concerns may call for separate treatment, depending on your water and the equipment specifications. Discuss your test results and symptoms with Kyle before choosing a system.
How do I check what a drinking-water filter will reduce?
Check the exact model’s certified contaminant-reduction claims and performance information. Certification to a standard does not mean a system reduces every contaminant. NSF explains how to check treatment claims. Kyle’s free visit tests hardness, iron, pH, chlorine, and TDS; it is not a comprehensive contaminant or drinking-water safety test.
Get your free water test today
No sales pressure — just honest answers about your water and a clear, upfront quote. Call Kyle or request your free test online.
(248) 533-5050Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM · Sat–Sun closed · Serving all of Livingston County