frequently asked questions

Your Water Treatment Questions Answered

Find answers to common questions about water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, whole-house filtration, UV disinfection, well water treatment, maintenance, and our professional water services. If you need more information, our team is always here to help.

  • Is Midland and Odessa tap water hard?

    Yes, and among the hardest in the country. Water across the Permian Basin runs high in calcium and magnesium, which is why scale, spotting, and dry skin are such common complaints throughout the region.

  • What are the signs I need a water softener?

    Spotty dishes, dingy laundry, low soap lather, itchy skin, and chalky buildup around faucets all point to hard water. If your appliances fail early or your pipes clog with scale, softening usually solves it.

  • Does reverse osmosis remove healthy minerals from drinking water?

    It removes most dissolved minerals along with the contaminants. Many households value the purity, and remineralization stages can add minerals back if preferred.

  • Is West Texas tap water safe to drink?

    Local supplies generally meet safety standards, but hardness and other minerals & chemicals affect taste and your plumbing. At Aqua Pure Midland Odessa, we test your specific water in Midland-Odessa, Texas so you know exactly what you are drinking.

  • How does a UV water purification system work?

    Water flows past an ultraviolet lamp that scrambles the DNA of bacteria, viruses, and other microbes, leaving them unable to reproduce or infect. It disinfects continuously without adding chemicals, heat, or any change to taste.

  • How often should I test my well water?

    Test private well water at least once a year for bacteria, nitrates, and hardness, and more often if taste, color, or odor changes. Nearby drilling or flooding is another good reason to retest.

  • What is the difference between a water softener and a water filter?

    A softener removes hardness minerals that cause scale and spotting, while a filter reduces contaminants like sediment, chlorine, and chemicals. Many homes need both, working together, to get water that is soft and clean.

  • Will a water softener remove iron from well water?

    Some softeners handle light iron, but heavy iron needs dedicated treatment. Aqua Pure Midland Odessa tests iron levels first, then builds the right combination for well owners across Midland-Odessa, Texas rather than overloading a single unit.

  • How long do water treatment systems last?

    With regular maintenance, a quality softener or filtration system often runs 10 to 15 years, and RO membranes last two to three. Replacing filters on schedule is what keeps that lifespan on track.

  • What kind of salt should I use in my water softener?

    Most systems run best on high-purity solar or evaporated salt pellets, which leave less residue in the brine tank. Avoid rock salt, since its impurities can build up and cause bridging or clogs.