Water treatment is one of our specialities at Schweitzer's Plumbing Centre.
 In Waterloo Region, water softeners are considered almost a necessity. Due to the majority of our potable water being ground source, it picks up minerals like calcium, magnesium and iron. This makes our water seem and feel "hard". Hard water limes up pipes, hot water tanks, toilet bowls, dishwashers and taps. It ruins faucet finishes and leaves a film and scale on tiles, shower doors and your dishes. In addition, much more soap and detergent is required to get a lather with hard water. A water softener in your home solves these problems by a process called ion exchange. It simply exchanges sodium ions for the calcium and magnesium ions in the water. To do this it uses brine made with water softener salt. We recommend in most cases a hi-efficiency water softener that can measure your households water use and calculate exactly when to regenerate ensuring you never run out of soft water, but use as little salt and water as necessary. This saves you money both in salt and detergents, but also wear & tear on your homes plumbing systems and fixtures.
If you would like more information of water softeners, or would like us to size one for your home or business, please contacts us. We also repair and service many makes and models if your current water softener is not working as it should. Drop off a sample of your homes water to our showroom and we will test it for free. Click on the Petwa logo below for more information about the water softeners we recommend.

Water purifiers in the form of reverse osmosis units are becoming very popular in homes today. These compact and efficient units give your family the best possible water for the lowest cost. Why lug around heavy water jugs when you can have better quality water at your fingertips? Connecting to a refrigerator, ice maker, or even the humidifier on your furnace is simple. Stylish faucets come in every possible finish to match your existing main kitchen faucet. Simple annual filter changes keep the purifiers working their best. We stock most popular filters and membranes, and can service your reverse osmosis purifier for you. Contact us for a service appointment or click on the Petwa logo below for more information on reverse osmosis water purification systems.

In rural areas, other water treatment may be required. Ultra Violet (UV) lamps provide piece of mind when bacteria in your water is a concern. UV lamps effectively disinfect the drinking water in your home while not altering the colour or taste. Annual lamp replacement is required and we stock Trojan UV MAX lamps and sleeves. Contact us for any UV unit installations or to have your existing lamp replaced. Click on the Trojan UV logo below to learn more about the product available to safeguard your water.

Other water treatment services we provide include; iron removal, sulphur removal, sediment and dirt. Drop off a water sample for free testing or contact us for more information.