Your utility's own lab results

Your tap water passed the test. Now read the fine print.

Q: Do I need a reverse osmosis system if I have city water?

City water is treated for germs, not for dissolved chemicals like PFAS, chromium-6, nitrate, or lead picked up from home plumbing. A reverse osmosis (RO) system installed at the kitchen tap removes most of these dissolved contaminants, which standard city treatment and pitcher filters are not designed to fully remove.

Q: What is the difference between a water softener and a whole-home water filter?

A water softener removes the calcium and magnesium that cause hard-water scale, protecting your pipes, water heater, and fixtures. A whole-home water filter reduces chlorine, sediment, and many chemical contaminants throughout the house. Many Northern Virginia homes benefit from both, plus reverse osmosis (RO) at the kitchen tap for drinking water.

Q: How long does a water heater last and how do I know if mine is going bad?

A typical tank water heater lasts 8 to 12 years. Warning signs include rumbling or popping sounds, rusty or cloudy hot water, water pooling near the base, and running out of hot water faster than before. Hard water shortens a heater's life by building scale on the tank, so treating the water protects the heater.

Legal and safe are not the same word. See what is actually in your water, by name, in 60 seconds.

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★★★★★ 4.96 from 1,039 Northern Virginia homeowners Data from the EWG Tap Water Database + your utility

Pulling your utility's published lab results

Comparing every reported contaminant against independent health guidelines.

Result for your utility

contaminants above the health guideline in your water.

The worst one is here right now.

This is not a future risk. It is in the glass you would pour right now. The question is only what you do about it.

Three quick questions, then your full report.

They decide which fix we recommend for your home.

Who drinks this water at home?

What would you most want fixed?

How old is your water heater?

Your personalized report is ready

Where should we send your full water report?

You will see every contaminant by name, how far past the line it sits, and the exact fix for your home. We will email you a copy to keep.

Your full water report

Here is what is in your water, by name.

Water system on file for your ZIPYour local utility

above health guideline

★ Your personalized recommendation

Your fix

The first step

Start with a $99 water heater flush

Everything in your report runs through your water heater first. Hard water leaves sediment in a tank and scale in a tankless, and that is what makes a heater rumble, run out of hot water sooner and wear out early. Flushing it out is the first step to cleaner hot water: $99, normally $199.

A SwiftPro plumber flushes your water heater and checks the plumbing in the whole house.

✓ $99, normally $199. You pay after the visit.

$99

✓

Tank drained and flushed

The sediment comes off the bottom of the tank, where it costs you efficiency and makes the rumbling.

✓

Anode rod and relief valve checked

The anode rod corrodes so the tank does not. The relief valve gets tested, and you get a straight answer on where the heater is in its life.

✓

Plumbing safety check, included

Supply hoses, shutoff valves, water pressure and drains, with photos of anything worth knowing about. Normally $149.

✓

Tankless? Descaling is $300

Regularly $350. Descaling solution through the heat exchanger, rinsed out, and the filters cleaned.

💳 You pay after the visit 🔧 Any brand, tank or tankless 📷 Photos of what we find

Last step

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What Northern Virginia homeowners ask about their water.

The questions people type into Google and ask their AI assistant at 11pm. Answered plainly, first, then in full.

Is tap water in Northern Virginia safe to drink? +

Northern Virginia tap water meets federal legal limits, but legal limits are not the same as health guidelines. Utilities like Fairfax Water and Loudoun Water publish annual tests showing contaminants such as chromium-6, PFAS, and disinfection byproducts present at levels that are legal, yet above the health guidelines set by independent scientists. Your specific reading above shows which ones, and by how much.

Do I need a reverse osmosis system if I already have city water? +

City water is treated to kill germs, not to remove dissolved chemicals like PFAS, chromium-6, nitrate, or lead picked up from home plumbing. A reverse osmosis (RO) system installed at the kitchen tap removes most of these dissolved contaminants, which standard city treatment and pitcher filters are not designed to fully remove. If your reading shows contaminants above the guideline, RO is the most direct fix for the water you drink.

What is the difference between a water softener and a whole-home filter? +

A softener removes the calcium and magnesium that cause scale. A whole-home filter reduces chlorine, sediment, and many chemical contaminants. The softener protects your pipes, water heater, and fixtures from hard-water buildup. The filter improves the water at every tap. Many Northern Virginia homes benefit from both, plus reverse osmosis (RO) at the kitchen sink for drinking water. We help you weigh the options on the visit.

How do I know if my water is hard? +

Signs of hard water include white scale on faucets and glassware, soap that will not lather, dry skin and hair, and a water heater that rumbles or runs out of hot water sooner than it should. Hardness is measured in grains per gallon, and your report shows your utility's published number. Hard water leaves sediment in a water heater, which is why a yearly flush is the first thing we recommend.

How long does a water heater last, and how do I know if mine is going bad? +

A typical tank water heater lasts 8 to 12 years. Warning signs include rumbling or popping sounds, rusty or cloudy hot water, water pooling near the base, and running out of hot water faster than before. Hard water shortens a heater's life by building scale inside the tank, which is why treating the water protects the heater. We confirm your heater's age and condition during the visit.

Does reverse osmosis remove PFAS forever chemicals? +

Yes. Reverse osmosis (RO) is one of the most effective home methods for reducing PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals, along with lead, chromium-6, nitrate, and many other dissolved contaminants. An RO system installed under the kitchen sink filters the water you drink and cook with, which is where it matters most.

How much does whole-home water filtration cost to install? +

It depends on your water, the size of your home and which system fits, so it is priced in person. Most people start with the $99 water heater flush, and the plumber can price a system while they are there if you want one.

How fast can you install a system? +

For most Northern Virginia homes, once you choose a system, installation can happen the same day or the next day depending on the project. A reverse osmosis (RO) unit at the kitchen sink is a same-day job. Whole-home filtration and softeners are usually completed in a single visit.