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Well water guide
Water testing & installation · Easton, MD
Clean water starts at home.
We test your water at your tap, recommend only what it needs, and our licensed plumbers install it in your home: whole-home filtration, reverse osmosis, softeners, and UV, for homes and businesses across Maryland.
- Free in-home water test
- Free professional installation
- Lifetime warranty on tanks
- Free in-home water testNo cost, no obligation
- Free installationBy licensed & insured plumbers
- Whole-home from $3,000Installation included
- Locally ownedEaston, Talbot County
Filtration systems we install
Know your water
What's in your tap water?
Enter your ZIP code to see the contaminants your local water system reported in its published water quality report. Each result links to its source and shows the report year.
On a private well? There is no public report for wells. See what Maryland well owners commonly test for.
Our process
Three simple steps, and the first two are free.
No pressure and no surprises. Here’s exactly what happens from your first call to the day you’re enjoying better water.
- About an hour, at your home
Free in-home water test
Book online or give us a call. We come to you and test your water right at the tap, on city water or a private well.
- Hardness, chlorine, TDS, pH, iron, and water pressure
- We show you every reading as we take it
- No cost and no obligation
- Same visit
Clear, honest recommendation
We explain what each number means for your family and your home, and recommend only what your water actually needs.
- Plain language, no lab jargon
- A written recommendation with clear pricing
- If you don’t need much, we’ll tell you
- About 4 hours for a whole-home system
Professional installation
If you go ahead, a licensed and insured professional plumber installs your system at no charge. We test it, show you how it works, and clean up after.
- Free installation
- Check-ins after your install
- Backed by our limited warranty
Start here
What brings you to Cascade?
Tell us where you are and we’ll point you the right way.
I'm on town or city water
Look up what your water system reported in its latest published report, then decide if you want extra filtration.
Look up my waterI'm buying or selling a home
Since October 2024, Maryland home sales with a private well generally require water quality testing unless the buyer waives it in writing. (Maryland Private Well Safety Act)
Ask about home-sale testingI already have a system
Questions about a filter, softener, or UV system you already own? Call us and we’ll take a look.
Contact usSee inside our systems
Filtration and treatment that fit your water.
Pick a system, then switch between the outside and a cut-away of what’s inside.
- Activated carbon Holds onto chlorine and many chemicals
- Gravel base Supports the carbon bed
- Sediment filter Catches sand, silt, and rust
- Carbon block Reduces chlorine taste and odor
- RO membrane Holds back dissolved solids
- Softening resin Beads that trade hardness minerals for sodium
- Gravel base Supports the resin bed
- Salt (brine tank) Recharges the resin automatically
- Brine Salty water used to rinse the resin
- Calcite media Dissolves slowly to raise pH
- Gravel base Supports the media bed
- UV lamp Inactivates bacteria and viruses
- Quartz sleeve Protects the lamp from the water
- Stainless chamber Water flows around the lamp
- Pleated cartridge Traps sand, silt, and rust on its surface
- Filter housing Opens for quick cartridge changes
Not just a box on your doorstep
We handle the whole job, start to finish.
You never have to figure out plumbing or parts yourself. We test, recommend, install, and stick around after.
- In-home water test
- System sized to your home
- Installed by licensed, insured plumbers
- Treated water tested before we leave
- Warranty and follow-up service
Health comes first
Start with the water your family drinks every day.
Many things that end up in water can't be seen, tasted, or smelled, so the only way to know what's in yours is to test it. Public water systems publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report on what they detected. Private well owners are responsible for testing their own water.
We look at your water first, then recommend treatment matched to what's actually there. You won't get a one-size-fits-all package.
- Testing for city and well water
- Recommendations tied to your results
- Links to EPA, CDC, and WHO sources so you can read up yourself
Water problems we fix
You can usually see, taste, or smell the problem.
Here's what's usually behind the most common complaints, and the system that targets each one. Treated water is also easier on your pipes, water heater, and appliances.
Spots, scale & white crust
Often caused by: Hard water minerals
Water SoftenersPool-like taste or smell
Often caused by: Chlorine disinfectant
Whole-Home FiltrationOrange or brown stains
Often caused by: Iron
Whole-Home FiltrationBlack specks or stains
Often caused by: Manganese
Whole-Home FiltrationBlue-green stains or pinhole leaks
Often caused by: Acidic (low pH) water
RemineralizationCloudy or gritty water
Often caused by: Sediment
Sediment & Pre-FiltrationA failed bacteria test
Often caused by: Coliform or E. coli in a well
UV DisinfectionWorried about lead, nitrate, or PFAS
Often caused by: Dissolved contaminants
Reverse OsmosisYour free water test
We test it at your tap and explain every number.
No lab jargon. We show you each reading in person, tell you what it means for your family and your home, and only recommend what your water actually needs.
Hardness
How much calcium and magnesium is in your water.
Why it matters: The minerals behind spotty dishes, crusty faucets, stiff laundry, and scale inside your water heater.
Chlorine & chloramine
The disinfectant your water system adds.
Why it matters: What you taste and smell in a glass of tap water, and what you shower in every day.
Total dissolved solids (TDS)
Everything dissolved in your water, added up.
Why it matters: A quick read on overall water quality and how well a drinking-water system would help.
pH
Whether your water is acidic, neutral, or basic.
Why it matters: Acidic water can slowly eat at copper pipes and leave blue-green stains.
Iron
A natural metal common in Eastern Shore wells.
Why it matters: Behind orange-brown stains on sinks, tubs, toilets, and laundry.
Water pressure
How hard water pushes through your plumbing.
Why it matters: Pressure that runs too high strains pipes, valves, and appliances. Most plumbing codes call for a pressure-reducing valve above 80 psi.
Book my free water test No cost, no obligation.
No surprises
Install day, step by step.
- We protect your space
Floor protection goes down and we confirm exactly where everything will go.
- Your system goes in
A licensed, insured plumber installs your system with a bypass valve. A whole-home system with a softener takes about four hours.
- We test the treated water
We run your water through the new system and test it again, so you can see the difference on the spot.
- We walk you through it
How it works, what to expect, and the little bit of upkeep it needs. No guesswork.
- We leave it clean
Your space is left as clean as we found it.
Who we serve
City water or well water. Homes or commercial buildings.
Municipal (city) water
City water is treated and regulated, but it can still carry disinfectant taste, hardness, and substances picked up on the way to your tap. We'll walk you through your system's latest report.
Private wells
Wells aren't covered by public water rules, so no one tests them for you. Common concerns in Maryland include bacteria, nitrates, iron, manganese, hardness, and naturally occurring elements like arsenic and radon.
Residential
Single-family homes of any size, townhouses, condos, and apartments, including point-of-use options for renters.
Commercial
Offices, restaurants, farms, and multi-unit buildings. We protect your equipment and give staff and customers better water.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What does the free water test check?
Hardness, chlorine and chloramine, total dissolved solids, pH, iron, and your water pressure, among others. We go over every reading with you in person and explain what it means for your family and your home.
What happens on install day?
A licensed, insured plumber installs your system with a bypass valve. A whole-home system with a softener takes about four hours. We test the treated water, walk you through using the system, and leave your space as clean as we found it.
Is there a warranty?
Yes. Tanks and dry parts carry a lifetime warranty, with 5 years on the control valve and filtration media and 1 year on installation labor. We also offer service contracts for homes and businesses that would rather not maintain a system themselves.
How much does a water test cost?
It’s free. We test your water at your tap, explain the results in plain language, and there’s no obligation to buy anything.
Is installation really free?
Yes. You pay for the system you choose, and it’s installed at no charge. Whole-home systems start at $3,000. Every installation is done by licensed and insured professional plumbers. The free water test and quote form give you a rough price range up front.
Do you work on both city water and wells?
Yes. We treat municipal water and private wells, for homes of any size, townhouses, apartments, and commercial buildings across the Eastern Shore and Central Maryland.
Do I need a water softener?
Only if your water is hard. Easton Utilities’ latest report describes its water as soft, while many wells around the Shore are harder. A test tells you for sure.
Is my tap water safe?
Public water systems must meet federal standards and publish yearly reports on what they detect. You can look yours up on our contaminant page. Private wells aren’t regulated, so testing is the only way to know.
How do I take care of a system?
It depends on the system: adding salt to a softener, changing filter cartridges, or replacing a UV lamp yearly. We explain maintenance before you buy and remind you when it’s due.
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Local to the Eastern Shore
Based in Easton. Serving Eastern Shore and Central Maryland.
We're a local Talbot County company. We work across the Eastern Shore and Central Maryland, from Shore towns on well water to public water systems around Annapolis and Baltimore County.
Find out what's in your water. It's free.
Book a free in-home water test, or call and talk to a real person in Easton.