Free Well Water Testing — Livingston County, Michigan
Pure Water Filtration LLC · Livingston County, Michigan
Free In-Home Water Testing
Understand your water before choosing equipment. Kyle tests hardness, iron, pH, chlorine, and total dissolved solids (TDS), then discusses your concerns and treatment options.
Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM · Saturday–Sunday closed
What the free test includes
The visit helps with equipment decisions for hardness, staining, taste, and related concerns. Kyle has confirmed these five measurements:
Hardness
A starting point for discussing water softening and equipment sizing.
Iron
A measurement to discuss alongside staining, odors, and the rest of your water results.
pH
One part of understanding water chemistry and equipment suitability.
Chlorine
Kyle checks chlorine as part of the on-site test.
Total dissolved solids
A general measurement of dissolved material. It does not identify individual contaminants or prove drinking-water safety.
The free test is not a comprehensive safety test. It does not include laboratory analysis for bacteria, nitrate, arsenic, lead, or PFAS. For those concerns, contact your health department or a certified drinking-water laboratory directly. You do not need to wait for a sales consultation to arrange laboratory testing.
What happens during the visit
- Schedule with Kyle. Call or use the contact form. Confirm service availability for your address, any preparation instructions, and the expected visit length.
- Discuss your water and existing equipment. Tell Kyle whether you use a private well or public water, what changes you have noticed, and what treatment equipment is already installed.
- Review the five measurements. Discuss what the results can tell you, their limits, and whether additional testing is needed.
- Consider equipment and costs. If treatment is appropriate, ask for a written quote identifying the equipment, installation scope, maintenance, and warranty terms.
How to prepare
Confirm sampling preparation with Kyle when scheduling. Do not change your water-use routine or equipment settings based on a general instruction from this guide. Laboratory samples have their own collection requirements; follow the specific laboratory instructions.
Have any recent lab results, utility reports, well records, and equipment model details available. Make a note of staining, scale, odors, taste changes, or other questions you want to discuss.
How results guide equipment choices
A single number is not an automatic instruction to buy a particular system. Kyle can consider the combined results, your water source, household use, plumbing, existing equipment, and the selected manufacturer’s operating limits.
A softener, iron filter, and reverse osmosis system have different purposes. Ask what a proposed system is designed to address, which claims are certified for that exact model, and what maintenance it needs. NSF explains why treatment certifications are specific to a standard and claim.
Water softener
Installed starting price: about $2,000.
Iron system
Installed starting price: about $2,100. A softener is separate if needed.
Reverse osmosis
Installed starting price: about $900.
Final pricing depends on the equipment and installation. Existing-equipment service is separate from the free water test: Kyle’s evaluation rate is a $90 trip charge plus $175 per hour. Salt delivery is not offered.
Local water reports: useful context, not your tap result
Water sources and treatment differ across Livingston County. These published references explain why the same recommendation does not fit every address. Report years and sampling periods differ; use your utility’s latest report and a test at your own home when making decisions.
| Water source | Published information | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| City of Brighton | Reported hardness: 25–27 grains per gallon. | City water report (2020) |
| Hartland Township | The township water page lists hardness of approximately 464 mg/L (about 27 grains per gallon). | Township water information |
| Oak Pointe, Genoa Township | Check the Oak Pointe report for the system serving your address; it is separate from MHOG. | Oak Pointe and MHOG reports |
| Village of Pinckney | The village lists hardness of 299 mg/L (about 17.5 grains per gallon). | Village water and sewer page |
| MHOG (Marion, Howell, Oceola, Genoa) | The 2025 report lists hardness of 94 mg/L (about 5.5 grains per gallon), with a range of 74–156 mg/L. | 2025 water quality report |
| Livingston County well data | A historical compilation of 335 well analyses found about one-quarter above 10 µg/L arsenic. These late-1990s data do not establish the condition of your well today. | USGS Fact Sheet 130-00 (2000) |
When to arrange certified laboratory testing
Contact your local health department for a testing plan based on your well, location, household, and concerns. A normal hardness or TDS reading cannot rule out health contaminants.
Livingston County’s testing guidance lists annual coliform bacteria, nitrate, and nitrite testing, and arsenic, lead, and copper testing every three to five years. Ask about additional testing after flooding, well work, or a change in water quality.
Use the laboratory’s supplied containers and instructions. Collection methods and timing depend on the test. Confirm the laboratory is certified for the particular analysis you need, and ask for current prices. EGLE explains how to arrange testing and collect samples.
Laboratory and county contacts
| Area | Where to start | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Livingston County | County water-quality guidance lists Brighton Analytical and Water Tech. | Brighton Analytical: (810) 229-7575 Water Tech: (517) 548-2505 |
| Oakland County | Well and Water Services | (248) 858-1312 |
| Washtenaw County | Environmental Health drinking-water testing | (734) 222-3800 |
| Anywhere in Michigan | EGLE Drinking Water Laboratory | (517) 335-8184 |
Call before collecting or delivering a sample to confirm available tests, collection instructions, prices, and drop-off arrangements.
Free water-test questions
Is the test free?
Yes. The in-home test for hardness, iron, pH, chlorine, and TDS is free. Laboratory tests and existing-equipment service are separate; confirm any charge before requesting those services.
Should I stop running water before the visit?
Confirm any sampling preparation with Kyle when scheduling. For laboratory testing, follow the instructions for that specific test.
How long does the visit take, and when can I book?
Ask Kyle for the expected visit length and current appointment availability. Business hours are Monday–Friday 9AM–5PM; Saturday and Sunday are closed.
Can I request a test if I already have a softener?
Yes. Tell Kyle what equipment you have and what concerns you want to address. Ask whether the visit is a free water test or a paid service evaluation before booking.
Does the free test tell me my water is safe to drink?
No. It measures five parameters used in equipment discussions. Ask your health department or a certified laboratory about testing for health contaminants.
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