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The Best Water Quality Analysis in Cincinnati

Our plumbing experts know how to properly assess your home’s water quality, listen to your concerns, and recommend the best solutions to improve the quality of your water. Our water quality analysis will identify problems such as hard water, chlorine, and total dissolved solids (TDS). We test for:

  • PH
  • Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
  • Chlorine
  • Chloramine
  • Ferric Iron
  • Ferrous Iron
  • Calcium

Are you ready to find out what’s in your water?

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What Is Hard Water?

Water hardness is the amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water — hard water is high in both calcium and magnesium. The reason you can feel the difference in your skin is because soap reacts with the calcium to form soap scum. This results in the need for more soap or detergent to get things clean. And that’s where the term “hardness” came from… it’s hard to wash in.

Hard water can cause problems in your home, such as:

  • Clothes can look gray and dingy because of reduced “sudsing” action.
  • Clothes don’t last as long because of the harsh minerals in hard water.
  • Clothes can feel stiff or harsh.
  • Glasses and dishes remain white, filmed and spotted even after cleaning.
  • The taste of tea and coffee can be affected by hard water.
  • Your hair can look dull and limp from excess filmy shampoo residue.
  • Your skin can feel dry from an invisible soapy film left on it.
  • Clogged pipes and reduced water flow can be caused by hard water.
  • Film and scale can accumulate on tile and bath/kitchen fixtures.
  • Utility bills can increase due to accumulated scale in the water heater because the scale is a poor conductor of heat, which increases the energy needed to heat water.
  • The life of your water heater can be shortened by deposits of scale.

Have you noticed any of the above signs of hard water? A water quality analysis can tell you if you have a hard water problem.  Hard water is only one of the things that the water quality analysis can reveal. Our water quality expert can visit your home and analyze your water for only $17.

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What You Should Know About Chlorine in Your Drinking Water

We have relied on chlorine to purify our water and kill undesired microorganisms, and it has done a good job for over 100 years. But there are some drawbacks to using chlorine.

There are numerous health concerns related to chlorinated water that you can learn about here.

The above article poses the question, “Do you know what happens when you put chlorine into a fish bowl?” Ultimately, the answer is that all of the fish will die. That is why fish tanks come with a de-chlorinator. So then, why are we drinking and showering in chlorinated water?

Chlorine treatment does not completely ensure the faucets in our home provide drinking water that is free of unwanted microorganisms. Bacteria E. coli can still occasionally be found in chlorinated tap water. Chlorine treatment doesn’t guarantee safe drinking water.

To find out more about what’s in your water, have our water quality expert visit your home and analyze your water. Chlorine is only one of the things that the water quality analysis can reveal.

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We had to shut the water to the house off because of a water leak. Thomas & Galbraith sent us a licensed plumber (Matt) who was prompt, cordial, confident, efficient and effective. He quickly fixed the leak, and identified another potential problem with our water system. Matt is someone we will call on for any plumbing concerns from now on.

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Our water softener went out water everywhere. We called Thomas & Galbraith and they sent out Steven. Steven was EXCELLENT. Very caring and educated on plumbing. He did an EXCELLENT job. We are very hapy with the service. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Jessica P.

I called Thomas & Galbraith thinking I had a drain clog. Jeffrey and Joe come out the same day and they were able to determine that roots had gotten into some pipes. They did provide me with detailed information to address the actual issue. While not the most fun situation I would recommend Thomas & Galbraith, at least for Jeffrey & Joe for sure, thank you!!

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The cold water faucet to my washer busted and was spraying water all over. I had to turn the water off in my house so that would stop. I needed someone to come that day to fix and Thomas & Galbraith was able to do that. I am very happy with the work and would highly recommend them.

Kim B.

I had someone lined up to put in a gas line for our new stove but he cancelled the day of service. My new stove was set to be delivered in two days so I called Thomas & Galbraith. Brian came out that same day and gave me a quote that was cheaper than everybody else. Came early the day after to get it done. Did a great job, was super friendly and helpful.

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Facts About Drinking Water

  • The average amount of water you need per day is about 3 liters (13 cups) for men and 2.2 liters (9 cups) for women.
  • Water makes up approximately 70% of a human’s body weight – but DO NOT stop drinking water to lose weight!
  • Drinking water can help you lose weight by increasing your metabolism, which helps burn calories quicker.
  • Approximately 80% of your brain tissue is made of water (about the same percentage found in a living tree).
  • By the time you feel thirsty, your body has lost more than 1% of its total water.
  • The average person can live without food for nearly a month, but we can only survive about one week without water—that’s how essential water is to human life.
  • Good hydration can prevent arthritis. With plenty of water in your body, there is less friction in your joints, thus less chance of developing arthritis.
  • Good hydration can help reduce cavities and tooth decay. Water helps produce saliva, which keeps your mouth and teeth clean.
  • Drinking enough water every day can help reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Water helps flush toxins out of your body, and the fewer toxins that come into contact with your colon, bladder, and other organs, the less chance that critical ailments can develop.

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