Eyk Plumbing tests household and well water across Kent and Ottawa Counties, so you know whether you need a softener, a filtration system, both or nothing at all.
At a glance
Water testing shows what is in the water at your tap: hardness minerals, iron, chlorine, sediment and, for wells, bacteria. Eyk Plumbing tests your water, explains the results and tells you what, if anything, to install. Call us if your water tastes, smells or looks different.
Mon to Fri
Open 8 AM to 5 PM, call to book a visit.
Three credentials
Master and plumbing contractor licenses plus ASSE backflow certification.
Fifty communities
Served across Greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan.
Two offices
Grand Rapids on Leonard Street NW and Rockford on Algoma Avenue NE.
Want to know what is in your water? Call and we will set up a test. Call (616) 655-4172 · Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM
You cannot judge water quality by looking at a glass. Here is when a test is worth doing.
| Job | Typical time |
|---|---|
| On-site hardness and iron reading | A few minutesImmediate results at your tap. |
| Chlorine and pH reading | A few minutesAlso immediate at your tap. |
| Bacteria test for wells | A couple of daysSent to a lab for results. |
| Explaining the results | 10 to 20 minutesWe go through every reading. |
Testing costs depend on which tests you want. Basic readings at your tap are quick. Lab testing for bacteria adds a step. We tell you what is included before we begin.
| Factor | How it affects the price |
|---|---|
| Which tests | Hardness and iron are quick. Bacteria needs a lab. |
| Well or city water | Wells usually need a wider set of tests. |
| Follow-up testing | Retesting after you install treatment confirms it works. |
| Next steps | Any softener or filter recommended is priced separately. |
We take water from the right tap or well connection so the sample shows what you actually drink and use.
We test hardness, iron and manganese, chlorine and chloramine, pH and sediment levels.
For wells, we collect a sample for bacteria testing. Lab results can take a couple of days.
We tell you what the numbers mean and whether a softener, a filter or nothing is the right answer.
Call Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM. We explain what the visit involves before we book it.
Well water is not monitored by a municipal supplier, so the owner has to check for bacteria, iron and other contaminants. We recommend testing well water at least once a year, and again after flooding or nearby construction.
City water is treated and monitored, but your plumbing, fixtures and the local mineral content can still affect taste, hardness and staining at the tap. Testing at your tap shows if anything past the meter needs attention.
At least once a year, and sooner if you notice a change in taste, smell or color, or after nearby flooding or construction. A yearly test for bacteria is the baseline. Add other tests when you have staining, scale or a change in pressure.
Our test checks hardness, iron and manganese, chlorine and chloramine, pH and sediment. For well water we also test for bacteria. The results show whether you need a softener, a filtration system, both or neither. Tell us if you have noticed staining, odors or a taste, and we will focus on what matters for your home.
Yes. City water is treated at the source, but testing at your tap can still catch hardness, staining or plumbing-related problems. We test both, and explain how the results differ between municipal and private supplies. Many city customers test only when they plan to buy a softener or notice staining or taste changes.
Testing itself takes a few minutes on site. Some readings, such as hardness, are immediate. Bacteria testing for wells goes to a lab and may take a couple of days. We tell you which results you get on the day and which come later.
We walk you through what was found and recommend the right solution, such as a filtration system or a water softener, sized for your results. For bacteria in a well, treatment and retesting follow. You decide what to go ahead with.
Clear water can still carry hardness minerals, bacteria and other contaminants you cannot see or taste. A test shows what is really in it. That is especially important for private wells, which no utility tests for you. We explain each result in terms you can use, so you know whether anything needs to be done.
A kit gives a rough idea, but readings vary and many cannot test for bacteria. An on-site test with proper equipment, plus lab testing for wells, is more accurate. A plumber can also read the results against your plumbing. A kit is fine as a first look, but follow it with a proper test before you spend money on equipment.
No. The test tells you what is in your water. If the results are fine, we say so. If something needs treating, we explain the options and you choose what to do. You also keep the results, so you can compare quotes from anyone else if you choose.
Call to describe the problem. We will explain what the visit involves before we book it.
Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM