Free tools
Answer your own water questions
- Water lookup by ZIPYour public water system and what its latest report says, or whether homes near you likely use wells.
- Do I need a softener?Enter your hardness and get an honest answer on the USGS scale.
- RO vs bottled waterCompare costs with your own numbers and see the payback period.
Why we built these
Most water-treatment sales start with a demo in your kitchen. We think the decision should start with data you can check yourself: what your utility actually reports, whether your hardness is high enough to matter, and what bottled water really costs you over a year. Each tool uses public sources, explains its method on the page, and works without giving us your name or number.
What each tool can and can't tell you
The water lookup shows the public water system mapped at your ZIP and the headline figures from its latest report, but a ZIP can span more than one system and private wells aren't in any utility's report. The softener check classifies a hardness number you already have; it can't measure your water. The RO calculator compares costs you enter; it can't tell you what RO will remove from your water. For that, a certified-lab test is the honest next step.
Want the full picture for your area? See the Charlotte-area water report, browse every town we serve, read our water guides, or see how we work.
Start with an honest answer about your water.
Tell us about your home and water source. We'll recommend testing first, and only the equipment your results support.