Why Test Your Water?
It seems like nothing of value is free, right?Learning what’s in your water at no charge does sound too good to be true.Here’s why we have a free water analysis:It’s far cheaper for us to test your water and give you the proper equipment the first time compared to if we had to go back to correct it.The loss not only in our time and labor but in goodwill would far outweigh the costs involved with a water test in your home.Culligan has been around since 1936 and we’ve been in Charlotte Area communities for over 42 years. You cannot serve a community for that long unless you take care of your customers.With the Do-It-Yourself mentality in most areas, if we started charging $79 for a water test, we fear that too many people would get caught going with an ineffective solution that doesn’t fully take care of their needs.After all, what good is water treatment if it isn’t designed to handle YOUR water?
Common Contaminants In Tap Water

PFAS
Also known as "forever chemicals," are man-made compounds that can persist in the environment for thousands of years. Used in products like nonstick cookware, water-resistant fabrics, and food packaging, these chemicals have been linked to potential health risks, including cancer and immune system issues, and are difficult to eliminate from drinking water & the human body. (not included in free water test)

Hard Water
Hard Water shortens the life of appliances, leaves Hard Water deposits on fixtures and dishware. Hard Water also requires chemical detergents to counter the effects of hardness and can require up to 65% more cleaning products. A simple Hard Water test can determine how much Hardness is in your water.

Bacteria
Municipal water suppliers inject disinfectants (Chlorine) to eliminate bacteriological contamination. Well Water does not. Most Well Water is safe and free of bacteriological contamination but the only way to know is to have it Tested. A special test is required for this and must be done in a laboratory. This requires 2-4 days. (not included in free water test)

Chlorine
Most municipal water has been treated with some form of Chlorine disinfection. Well Water does not have chlorine. Chlorine in tap water tends to dry out skin and make hair brittle. It can be higher in some parts of the city than in others.

Salts & Dissolved Solids
Salt is another common contaminant. It is usually higher in surface water that comes from lakes. However it isn't unusual to encounter higher than acceptable levels in some well water. The only way to know is to have the water tested.

Fluoride
Fluoride might be common in the Charlotte Metro's municipal water. In excess, it can cause problems. If you are concerned, a special test to determine the levels of fluoride is available.
How Much Is A Water Test?
Culligan of Charlotte offers a FREE water test (worth $79) to all homeowners in Charlotte Area.https://youtu.be/8b6M1CVj-_4
What to Expect
Free TestFor basic water tests there is No Charge.A certified water treatment professional can come to your home, take a sample and test the water on the spot.Qualified Realtor Test (not Free)In some cases a Qualified Water Test is required to complete the sale of a home.We send a sample to Culligan International's Certified Water Lab.This test requires two weeks to complete and get results. Advanced Contamination Test (Not Free)Testing for bacteria and other contaminants requires sending samples to labs. For more information on Advanced Water Tests contact our office.
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Why Test Your Water? 				
		It seems like nothing of value is free, right?Learning what’s in your water at no charge does sound too good to be true.Here’s why we have a free water analysis:It’s far cheaper for us to test your water and give you the proper equipment the first time compared to if we had to go back to correct it.The loss not only in our time and labor but in goodwill would far outweigh the costs involved with a water test in your home.Culligan has been around since 1936 and we’ve been in Charlotte Area communities for over 42 years. You cannot serve a community for that long unless you take care of your customers.With the Do-It-Yourself mentality in most areas, if we started charging $79 for a water test, we fear that too many people would get caught going with an ineffective solution that doesn’t fully take care of their needs.After all, what good is water treatment if it isn’t designed to handle YOUR water? 		
					Common Contaminants In Tap Water				
																														
					PFAS				
		Also known as "forever chemicals," are man-made compounds that can persist in the environment for thousands of years. Used in products like nonstick cookware, water-resistant fabrics, and food packaging, these chemicals have been linked to potential health risks, including cancer and immune system issues, and are difficult to eliminate from drinking water & the human body. (not included in free water test)
																														
					Hard Water				
		Hard Water shortens the life of appliances, leaves Hard Water deposits on fixtures and dishware. Hard Water also requires chemical detergents to counter the effects of hardness and can require up to 65% more cleaning products. A simple Hard Water test can determine how much Hardness is in your water.		
																														
					Bacteria				
		Municipal water suppliers inject disinfectants (Chlorine) to eliminate bacteriological contamination. Well Water does not. Most Well Water is safe and free of bacteriological contamination but the only way to know is to have it Tested. A special test is required for this and must be done in a laboratory. This requires 2-4 days. (not included in free water test)		
																														
					Chlorine				
		Most municipal water has been treated with some form of Chlorine disinfection. Well Water does not have chlorine. Chlorine in tap water tends to dry out skin and make hair brittle. It can be higher in some parts of the city than in others. 		
																														
					Salts & Dissolved Solids				
		Salt is another common contaminant. It is usually higher in surface water that comes from lakes. However it isn't unusual to encounter higher than acceptable levels in some well water. The only way to know is to have the water tested.		
																														
					Fluoride				
		Fluoride might be common in the Charlotte Metro's municipal water. In excess, it can cause problems. If you are concerned, a special test to determine the levels of fluoride is available.		
					How Much Is A Water Test? ​				
		Culligan of Charlotte offers a FREE water test (worth $79) to all homeowners in Charlotte Area.https://youtu.be/8b6M1CVj-_4		
					What to Expect				
		Free TestFor basic water tests there is No Charge.A certified water treatment professional can come to your home, take a sample and test the water on the spot.Qualified Realtor Test (not Free)In some cases a Qualified Water Test is required to complete the sale of a home.We send a sample to Culligan International's Certified Water Lab.This test requires two weeks to complete and get results. ​Advanced Contamination Test (Not Free)Testing for bacteria and other contaminants requires sending samples to labs. ​For more information on Advanced Water Tests contact our office.​		
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Why Test Your Water?

Common Contaminants In Tap Water

PFAS

Hard Water

Bacteria

Chlorine

Salts & Dissolved Solids

Fluoride

How Much Is A Water Test?

What to Expect

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Qualified Realtor Test (not Free)

Advanced Contamination Test (Not Free)

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