Testing can help identify what's present in your home's water. Treatment recommendations depend on your home's actual water conditions, not regional averages.
Simpson Plumbing & Filtration, In-Home Review ProcessPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are manufactured chemicals used in a wide range of products. PFAS have been detected in water systems serving the Camas area of Clark County. Some PFAS compounds are associated with health effects at certain concentrations, and current standard municipal treatment was not originally designed to address them.
Testing can help determine whether PFAS compounds are present at levels that may warrant treatment consideration in your specific home.
Note: Testing is required to determine actual levels in your home's water. This information is educational and not a substitute for in-home evaluation.
Lead can leach from older household plumbing, solder, and fixtures, even when source water is treated. Arsenic occurs naturally in some groundwater systems. Neither has a safe level established for long-term consumption. Well water users in Clark County are particularly encouraged to test.
In-home testing can identify whether heavy metals are present at your tap, since contamination often happens inside your home's own plumbing rather than at the treatment plant.
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EWG Tap Water DatabaseNote: Testing is required to determine actual levels in your home's water. This information is educational and not a substitute for in-home evaluation.
Municipal water utilities use chlorine or chloramines to disinfect water before it reaches your home. While effective at controlling pathogens, these disinfectants can react with organic matter to form disinfection byproducts, and may cause noticeable taste and odor concerns in some homes.
Filtration designed to reduce chlorine and its byproducts may help improve the taste and quality of drinking water for households sensitive to these compounds.
Note: Testing is required to determine actual levels in your home's water. This information is educational and not a substitute for in-home evaluation.
Water hardness, caused by dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals, is a common characteristic of Clark County water. Hard water leaves scale deposits on fixtures, appliances, and plumbing, and can reduce the efficiency and lifespan of water heaters, dishwashers, and other equipment.
Treatment designed to reduce hardness may help protect appliances, reduce soap usage, and improve the overall feel of household water.
Note: Testing is required to determine actual levels in your home's water. This information is educational and not a substitute for in-home evaluation.
Fine sediment, rust, and particulate matter can enter household water through aging distribution pipes or following nearby infrastructure disturbances. While often visible as cloudiness or discoloration, finer particles may not be apparent without testing.
Pre-filtration for sediment can help protect other treatment equipment and improve overall water clarity at every tap.
Note: Testing is required to determine actual levels in your home's water. This information is educational and not a substitute for in-home evaluation.
Microplastics, pharmaceutical compounds, and other emerging substances are increasingly detected in drinking water supplies nationwide. Regulatory frameworks are still evolving, and current standard treatment may not fully address all of these compounds.
An in-home review can help identify what testing or treatment options may be relevant given your water source and the evolving understanding of these substances.
Note: Testing is required to determine actual levels in your home's water. This information is educational and not a substitute for in-home evaluation.
Yes, there is no charge for your home water review. The team member will review the municipal report for your area, along with your concerns and walk you through the results. You then decide what, if anything, to do next. There is no obligation to purchase.
Most in-home reviews take about 30–60 minutes, depending on your home's plumbing and water source.
We don’t automatically test for contaminants during every home water review. We review available municipal water-quality reports and other relevant reporting resources for your ZIP code to understand known local water conditions and concerns. Our technician then evaluates your home’s water and plumbing conditions in person. If we see signs that additional testing may be appropriate, we’ll explain what we found, what testing we recommend, and why.
No. The review is educational first. If treatment makes sense for your home, we'll discuss options that fit your budget, but there's never any pressure to purchase.
We serve Clark County including Camas, Vancouver, Washougal, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, and surrounding areas. Contact us to confirm coverage for your address.
Our review considers more than a single water sample or test strip. A trained technician evaluates your home’s plumbing and water conditions in person and reviews available municipal water-quality reports and other relevant data for your ZIP code. If anything indicates that additional water testing may be appropriate, we’ll explain the next steps and why we recommend them.
Our technicians are trained to educate, not pressure. You'll get a clear explanation of what was found and, only if you're interested, options that fit your home.
It depends on what's actually in your water. Softeners address hardness/minerals, while filters target contaminants like chlorine, sediment, or specific compounds. Your free review will clarify which (if either) fits your situation.
