Pure Water Filtration LLC · Kyle Wood
Water Softeners & Filtration in Howell, MI
Planning a water-treatment installation in Howell? Start with your water-test results. Talk directly with Kyle about hardness, iron staining, odors, or drinking-water filtration and the equipment that fits your home.
Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM · Sat 9AM–3PM. Contact Kyle to confirm availability at your address.
Howell’s water: city, MHOG or well?
Your water source decides whether you need a softener, an iron filter or neither. Here is what each source’s own reports say.
| Water source | Who it serves | Hardness | Do you need a softener? |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Howell | Homes and businesses in the city | Lime-softened at the plant, which removes about two-thirds of the hardness. The city publishes no hardness number | Maybe. Test the remaining hardness at your tap |
| MHOG Utility Authority | Water customers in Marion, Howell, Oceola and Genoa townships | 94 mg/L, about 5.5 grains; iron 0.01 mg/L (2025 report) | Usually not. MHOG softens at its plant |
| Private well | Homes outside the city and MHOG service areas | Varies from one well to the next | Test first. Wells often need a softener, sometimes an iron filter too |
City of Howell water. The city draws from six deep rock wells, more than 400 feet down, in the Michigan formation and the deeper Marshall sandstone aquifer. Howell runs a lime-softening plant that removes about two-thirds of the total hardness, then chlorinates, fluoridates and filters the water. So city water arrives partly softened. Whether the remaining third is worth softening depends on the number at your tap, which is why we measure before recommending anything. The city’s 2025 report shows fluoride at 0.67 ppm and sodium at 64 ppm (2023 sample), with no detectable arsenic or nitrate (2025). For questions about city water, call the Howell Water Treatment Plant at (517) 546-5309.
MHOG water. Around the city, the MHOG Utility Authority serves water customers in Marion, Howell, Oceola and Genoa townships from six 400-foot sandstone wells. It removes iron and lime-softens at its plant. MHOG’s own guidance is that its customers don’t need a water softener. If your bill says MHOG, we’ll tell you the same, and we can talk about drinking-water filtration instead.
Private wells. Outside those service areas, homes are on private wells, and hardness and iron vary from one well to the next. Livingston County follows the state’s testing schedule: bacteria and nitrate every year, arsenic every 3 to 5 years. The county lists two certified labs, Brighton Analytical (810-229-7575) and Water Tech (517-548-2505). Our free on-site water test measures hardness and iron so the system matches your well. In Pinckney instead? Village water there is hard and high in iron, and there is a drywell rule to know. See our Pinckney water softener page.
Sources: City of Howell 2025 Water Quality Report and Water Treatment page; MHOG Utility Authority 2025 Water Quality Report and water-softener guidance; Livingston County Health Department.
Start with the water at your Howell home
Tell Kyle whether your home uses a private well or a public water supply, what concerns you have noticed, and whether treatment equipment is already installed. If you have a recent utility report or laboratory result, keep it available for the visit.
Free in-home testing
Kyle checks hardness, iron, pH, chlorine, and total dissolved solids (TDS) to help guide equipment recommendations.
Equipment for your needs
Your measured water conditions, household water use, plumbing, and installation space help determine the proposed system.
A clear installation plan
Review the exact equipment, installation work, schedule, ongoing care, and written warranty terms with Kyle before proceeding.
The free visit is not a comprehensive contaminant or drinking-water safety test. Concerns about bacteria, PFAS, nitrate, arsenic, or lead need appropriate testing; consult your local health department or a certified laboratory.
Installed starting prices
These are approximate starting prices confirmed by Kyle. Your quote depends on your water, selected equipment, and installation requirements.
Water softener
From about $2,000
A system selected for measured hardness and household water use. Ask about the Clack® control, tank size, salt requirements, and routine care.
Iron filtration
From about $2,100
Iron filtration selected for your test results. This price is for the iron system only; a softener is a separate system.
Reverse osmosis
From about $900
An under-sink drinking-water system. Check the proposed model’s certified reduction claims and filter replacement requirements.
Need both a softener and an iron filter? Ask Kyle for a combined quote. Explore treatment services.
Talk directly with Kyle
Ask about the proposed equipment and how it will be cared for after installation. Model specifications and your water results matter more than a blanket performance percentage.
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Existing equipment?
Contact Kyle to discuss service availability. Equipment evaluation is $90 for the trip plus $175 per hour. Salt delivery is not currently offered.
Howell water-treatment questions
How do I know whether I need a water softener?
Start with measured hardness and your household’s needs. A softener addresses hardness; other water concerns may need a different treatment approach. Kyle’s free test helps guide that discussion.
Will a softener also address iron or sulfur odor?
Separate filtration may be appropriate. Tell Kyle about the symptoms, review your water results, and confirm the proposed equipment’s specifications before selecting a system.
How soon can testing or installation be scheduled?
Call Kyle for current availability in Howell. Installation time depends on the equipment and plumbing work needed, and can be discussed when preparing your quote.
How should I prepare for the visit?
Have your existing water reports and equipment details available, and note where and when you notice problems. Confirm any sampling preparation instructions with Kyle when scheduling.
What will a drinking-water filter reduce?
Check the exact model’s certified reduction claims and performance information for the contaminants you want to address. NSF explains how to check water-treatment claims.
Request your free water test in Howell
Use the contact form to tell Kyle about your water and location. He will follow up to discuss appointment availability.
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