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City Water Solutions For Madison, OH

Kinetico Water Systems has been providing water treatment solutions for people in Madison, OH, for over 30 years. Residents of Madison get their water sourced from the Lake Erie Water Basin, which is then treated and distributed municipally by Lake County. The water supply in the city is treated with chemical disinfectants to meet state and federal minimum regulations for contaminants. After it is treated, the water must travel through the water distribution system before it reaches your home for household use.

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Why Drinking Water Matters

Water is part of your daily life. You use it to cook, clean, make coffee, and—most importantly—stay hydrated. But not all water is the same. Tap water can carry unwanted things like:

Chlorine

Chlorine, an additive in drinking water, can cause your water to have an odd taste and smell.

Lead or Copper

Lead piping can deteriorate over time, causing water to contain contaminants from both inside and outside.

Hard Water Minerals

Hard water minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, can cause scale to build up on surfaces and inside appliances, resulting in damage.

Common Water Problems In Madison, OH

These water problems are common to Madison, OH water, but they may not affect your home or business.

Water in Madison, OH comes from the municipal water supplier, The Lake County Department of Utilities, and very few private well water systems. Even though city water is treated before distribution, your water can still have some level of contaminants. It can also still cause water problems in your home. To learn more about Madison's city water, you can review the Water Quality Report from The Lake County Division of Utilities. In Madison, we most commonly see water problems like hard water, elevated levels of lead in water, and discolored water. If you have these or other water problems, schedule a water test to learn how you can treat your water problems.

Hard Water

When water travels through the ground, it picks up minerals like calcium and magnesium. These minerals dissolve in water and make water hard. Hard water can cause problems for both you and your home. If your water is even slightly hard your water-using appliances can be damaged by scale buildup shortening their lifespan. Hard water also stains sinks and showers and leaves hard water spots on dishes and silverware. It can also affect you. Your skin can dry out when you bathe and wash your hands. Your hair can become dull and brittle, causing it to tangle and become more difficult to manage.

Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon. If your water measures at one grain per gallon of hardness, it is hard. Water 10 grains per gallon or more is considered very hard.

Water Hardness Table

Grains per Gallon (gpg)	Milligrams per Liter (mg/L)	Water Classification (Water Quality Association)
<1.0	<17.1	Soft
1 - 3.5	17.1 - 60	Slightly Hard
3.5 - 7.0	60 - 120	Moderately Hard
7.0-10.5	120 - 180	Hard
10.5 +	180 +	Very Hard

If you suspect that your water is hard, the best solution for you and other homes in Madison may be a Kinetico Premier XP® Water Softener. A water softener replaces the hardness ions in hard water with softer sodium ions. You will see and feel the benefits of soft water for you and your home. Learn more about how water softeners work and the benefits of soft water.

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Groundwater Contamination

Groundwater contamination occurs when harmful substances seep into the soil and reach underground aquifers, which supply water to public wells. Sources of contamination include agricultural runoff, leaking underground storage tanks, septic system failures, and improper disposal of industrial or household chemicals. Fertilizers and pesticides used on farms can leach through the soil, while older fuel tanks may corrode and release toxins like benzene into the water. Natural elements such as arsenic or radon can also dissolve into groundwater from surrounding rocks. Since groundwater moves slowly, contaminants can remain in the water supply for years, challenging detection and cleanup. In Madison, factories in the past have disposed of waste improperly, contaminating the watersheds and leading to risk associated with this.

If you suspect that your water could be contaminated, the best solution for you and other homes in Madison may be a Kinetico K5 Drinking Water Station With VOC Guard. Our flagship reverse osmosis system uses a semi-permeable membrane to remove contaminants, along with a variety of filters that tailor the unit to your family's water needs. Learn more about the Kinetico K5 here.

Lead Contamination

In Madison, Ohio, like many older cities, lead pipes remain a concern for public drinking water due to the age of the infrastructure. Lead service lines, which were commonly used before the 1950s, can corrode over time, especially when water chemistry allows for leaching. When this happens, lead can enter the water supply, posing a significant health risk. Madison’s water treatment plants use corrosion control methods, such as adding orthophosphates, to coat the inside of pipes and minimize lead leaching. However, this is a preventative measure, and complete safety relies on the removal of lead service lines altogether.

In Madison, efforts are underway to replace aging lead service lines, but this process is costly and time-intensive. Residents are encouraged to test their water and use certified filters that remove lead if their home has older plumbing. Community awareness and investment in infrastructure upgrades remain critical to ensuring Madison’s drinking water is safe for everyone.

The best way to protect your family from lead in your drinking water is by filtration. For this, we suggest installing our K5 Drinking Water Station. With the multi-stage filtration and modular filter set-up, the K5 is highly effective at removing lead particles, as well as reducing contaminants and byproducts in your water.

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