Frequently Asked Questions

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Many Lakeland homes experience hard water symptoms such as white scale on faucets, spots on shower glass and dishes, and mineral buildup around fixtures. A water softener reduces calcium and magnesium hardness minerals. Florida Clean H2O can test your water first to determine the hardness level in your home. 

Lakeland uses groundwater from the Floridan Aquifer, and mineral hardness is common throughout Central Florida. The exact hardness can vary by location and water source, so an in-home water analysis is the best way to determine the conditions at your property. 

 The City of Lakeland uses chlorine as part of its drinking-water disinfection process. Some homeowners notice a chlorine taste or odor at faucets and showers. Whole-home catalytic carbon filtration can help reduce chlorine taste and odor before the water is used throughout the home. 

Yes. Florida Clean H2O offers free in-home water analysis for homeowners in Lakeland and surrounding Polk County communities. We evaluate common water conditions, explain what we find and discuss treatment options without a high-pressure sales pitch. 

A water softener primarily reduces calcium and magnesium hardness minerals that cause scale and spotting. Whole-home filtration addresses different concerns such as chlorine, unwanted taste, odor and certain other substances. Some Lakeland homes benefit from using both technologies together.

Total trihalomethanes, or TTHMs, are disinfection by-products that can form when chlorine reacts with naturally occurring organic material in water. Lakeland's annual drinking-water report includes monitoring results for TTHMs as part of its regulated water-quality testing. 

Reverse osmosis is an advanced point-of-use filtration technology that can reduce many dissolved substances and certain PFAS compounds, depending on the system design and operating conditions. Florida Clean H2O installs reverse osmosis systems for drinking and cooking water. 

Yes. Sediment, particles or discoloration can be associated with mineral deposits, plumbing, water heaters, private wells or other conditions. Florida Clean H2O can evaluate the water and recommend filtration when appropriate. 

Yes. Florida Clean H2O provides treatment for private wells experiencing sulfur odor, iron, manganese, staining, discoloration and sediment. Because well-water chemistry can vary significantly, we test the water before recommending equipment. 

A rotten-egg odor is commonly associated with hydrogen sulfide and other well-water conditions. Depending on the test results, treatment may include air injection oxidation or specialized filtration media designed for sulfur, iron and manganese. 

Yes. Florida Clean H2O installs under-sink reverse osmosis systems for Lakeland homeowners. RO provides additional treatment for drinking and cooking water, and systems are available with remineralization and alkaline stages. 

Yes. Florida Clean H2O installs ultraviolet water-treatment systems when appropriate. UV uses ultraviolet light to inactivate susceptible microorganisms without adding additional disinfecting chemicals to the water. 

The cost depends on the water conditions, water source, household size and treatment equipment required. Florida Clean H2O provides a free water analysis and estimate so you can review the recommended system and pricing before making a decision. 

Yes. Financing options are available for qualifying customers. Florida Clean H2O can explain current financing and payment options when you receive your estimate. 

Florida Clean H2O serves Lakeland and surrounding Polk County communities, including Highland City, Kathleen, Mulberry, Auburndale, Bartow, Winter Haven and other nearby Central Florida areas.