Water Testing, Filtration & Water Softener Services in Pelham, NH

Clean water is important for your comfort, health, and daily routines. If you’re dealing with hard water, staining, odors, or are concerned about contaminants in your water supply, H2O Care can help.

For over 30 years, H2O Care has provided water treatment solutions for homeowners and businesses throughout New Hampshire. In Pelham, we provide water quality testing, water softeners and filtration systems, installation, repairs, and routine maintenance. Our goal is to enhance water quality across your entire property.

Contact us today and schedule your free, on-site water test. Our trained technicians can help you better understand your water supply and the best treatment options. Count on us for everything from installing customized water softener systems in Pelham to arsenic and PFAS water testing.

Common Water Problems in Pelham, New Hampshire

Southern New Hampshire’s bedrock geology and groundwater conditions can contribute to several common water problems.

Hard Water

Hard water contains elevated levels of calcium and magnesium. Over time, these minerals can create scale buildup on fixtures, reduce soap effectiveness, leave spots on dishes, and decrease appliance efficiency. You might also notice plumbing issues, poor water pressure, mineral staining, dry skin and hair, and stiff, dingy laundry.

The best solution for hard water is a water softener installation in Pelham. Softeners remove minerals from water before they can reach your pipes, effectively preventing scale and other problems.

Iron & Manganese

Iron and manganese are common in groundwater throughout New Hampshire. These metals can leave orange, brown, or black stains on sinks, tubs, toilets, silverware, and laundry. They may also affect water taste, cause buildup inside plumbing fixtures, flakes in water, and bacterial accumulation.

To treat iron and manganese in water, we offer special filtration systems designed to address particulate and dissolved forms. These include oxidation plus filtration and some water softeners.

Arsenic

Arsenic occurs naturally in many Pelham, NH, groundwater supplies. Because it has no taste, smell, or color, testing is the only reliable way to know if you have arsenic in your water. Depending on the type of arsenic found, treatment may include specialized filtration media or reverse osmosis (RO).

While the EPA’s maximum contaminant level (MCL) for arsenic in drinking water is 10 parts per billion (ppb), New Hampshire’s MCL is 5 ppb for public water systems. Private wells across New Hampshire have roughly a 25% chance of containing naturally occurring arsenic at levels exceeding 5 parts per billion.

Radon in Wells

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater. When water is used inside the home, radon may be released into the air through showers, faucets, and appliances. Specialized treatment systems can help reduce radon levels before the water enters your plumbing system.

Hydrogen Sulfide Gas

Hydrogen sulfide gas often causes a rotten egg smell in well water. In addition to unpleasant odors, it can contribute to corrosion and other water issues. Treatment may include aeration, oxidation, or activated carbon filtration.

PFAS

PFAS are man-made chemicals that have become a growing concern in drinking water throughout New Hampshire. They have been detected region‑wide in both municipal and private water supplies. Specialized treatment systems can help reduce certain PFAS and improve water quality, such as RO, ion exchange, and activated carbon filters.

Additional Water Quality Concerns in Pelham

• Uranium: A naturally occurring, radioactive element that can sometimes be found in local groundwater.
• Chlorine & Chloramines: Common disinfectants used in municipal water systems. They can cause unpleasant tastes and odors and may contribute to dry skin and hair. Pennichuck Water, which supplies Pelham, NH, municipal water, uses chlorine and chloramines as its primary disinfection method.
• Disinfection Byproducts: These compounds can form when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter in water. Byproducts can include trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs).
• Lead & Copper: Older plumbing, fixtures, and service lines can allow lead or copper to enter drinking water, especially when water is acidic or corrosive.
• Nitrates & Agricultural Runoff: Fertilizers, landscaping products, and other runoff can affect groundwater quality, particularly in private wells.
• Environmental Contaminants: Industrial activities, firefighting foam, road runoff, and historical contamination sites can introduce PFAS, pesticides, and other contaminants into groundwater.

Well Pump System Services in Pelham

For New Hampshire homes with private wells, a reliable well pump is essential. H2O Care provides well pump repair, replacement, and troubleshooting. Common signs of well pump problems include:

• Low water pressure
• Intermittent water flow
• Strange noises from the pump
• Sputtering faucets
• No water
• Frequent cycling

Our technicians can diagnose the problem and recommend the most effective solution. If you need a new pump or help choosing the right one for your well, contact our professionals today.