Something iswrong withyour water.
We find out exactly what — before we recommend anything.
Iron, hardness, PFAS, sulfur, arsenic, nitrates. Southeast Michigan well water carries a specific mineral fingerprint shaped by the glacial deposits beneath your property. We identify what is actually there — then install the system that addresses it.
Six contaminants.Each one has a specific cause and a specific treatment.
Generic systems address generic problems. The water under southeast Michigan is not generic — it carries a mineral fingerprint shaped by the glacial deposits and bedrock formations beneath each property. This is what we look for, what it does, and what treats it.
- 01Aesthetic
Iron
Metal · oxidation byproduct
Orange or brown staining on sinks, tubs, and laundry. Metallic taste. Reddish-orange tinge in standing water. Appliances and water heaters scale and corrode faster than they should.
- Detection
- Visible — confirmed via lab assay
- Prevalence (SE MI)
- Very common
- Treatment
- FiltrationIron filter — oxidation + media bed
- 02Operational
Hard water
Calcium · magnesium · dissolved minerals
White scale buildup on fixtures, glassware, and inside hot water heaters. Soap that will not lather. Skin and hair that feel dry after washing. Reduced lifespan on dishwashers and laundry appliances.
- Detection
- Visible scale — confirmed via grains-per-gallon test
- Prevalence (SE MI)
- Very common
- Treatment
- SofteningIon-exchange softener — salt regeneration
- 03Regulated health concern
PFAS
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances · industrial
No visible symptom. No taste. No smell. Detected only through certified laboratory testing. Linked to documented long-term health effects when present above EPA maximum contaminant levels.
- Detection
- Lab testing only — EPA-method assays
- Prevalence (SE MI)
- Localized
- Treatment
- Reverse osmosisPoint-of-use RO — multi-stage with carbon prefilter
- 04Aesthetic
Sulfur
Hydrogen sulfide gas · dissolved
Rotten-egg smell, often strongest at the hot water tap or first thing in the morning. May leave dark stains on plumbing fixtures. Conventional softeners do not remove it.
- Detection
- Smell — confirmed via dissolved-gas test
- Prevalence (SE MI)
- Common
- Treatment
- SpecialtyAir-injection oxidation + filtration
- 05Regulated health concern
Arsenic
Trace metal · geological source
No visible symptom. No taste. No smell. A regulated health contaminant — Michigan groundwater in some townships exceeds the EPA limit. Iron filtration does not remove it.
- Detection
- Lab testing only
- Prevalence (SE MI)
- Localized
- Treatment
- SpecialtyAdsorption media or anion exchange
- 06Regulated health concern
Nitrates
Agricultural runoff · fertilizer-derived
No visible symptom. No taste. Particular health risk for infants and pregnant women at elevated levels. More common in wells near active agricultural land or with shallow casings.
- Detection
- Lab testing only
- Prevalence (SE MI)
- Variable
- Treatment
- Reverse osmosisRO or anion-exchange resin
Test first.Install second. Never the other way around.
- 01
Water quality test
We collect samples and run the assays that matter for your geography — not a generic panel. Results identify exactly which contaminants are present, and at what concentration. No system is recommended until the test is back.
- Turnaround
- 5–10 days
- 02
System recommendation
The test results — combined with your household demand and plumbing layout — determine the right treatment. We explain why each component is in the recommendation, and what each one costs to operate over time.
- Format
- Written quote · itemized
- 03
Installation & commissioning
Champion Water Treatment installs the system, sets bypass valves and service connections, and commissions the unit. We verify treated-water quality before we leave the property — not at the next service call.
- Typical install
- 1 day · 1 crew
- 04
Ongoing service
Water treatment systems require maintenance. We service what we install — annual softener checks, scheduled filter replacements, and full system evaluations. Water quality stays consistent because the equipment stays maintained.
- Service cadence
- Annual · or as scheduled
Know what's in your water.Then decide what to do about it.
A water quality test is the only honest starting point. We do not sell systems before we know what your water contains.