Just bought a home in Central Ohio? Start here.
Congratulations on your new home. Before you unpack, there's one thing most buyers never think to check — and it affects every faucet, appliance, and glass of water in the house.
What's included — free
Why water quality matters in year one
Why your water quality matters more in year one
Central Ohio sits on some of the hardest water in the Midwest. Most builders don't install water treatment — they hand you the keys and move on. That means your new dishwasher, water heater, and plumbing are already working against hard water from day one.
Hard water doesn't just taste different. It silently scales your water heater (cutting efficiency by up to 30%), leaves white deposits on fixtures, dulls your laundry, and dries out skin and hair. The damage is gradual — and most homeowners don't connect it to their water until appliances start failing early.
Completely free — no obligation
What's included in your Welcome Home Water Checkup
This isn't a sales call. It's a professional water analysis — the same one we'd want done on our own homes.
Professional Water Hardness Test
We measure your exact hardness level in grains per gallon so you know precisely what you're dealing with.
Iron & Manganese Analysis
Iron stains sinks, tubs, and laundry. We test for both ferrous and ferric iron — the kind you can't always see.
Chlorine & Chloramine Check
City water is treated with chlorine. We measure what's actually coming out of your tap — not what the city reports at the plant.
Drinking Water Evaluation
We assess your drinking water for taste, odor, pH, and whether a reverse osmosis system would benefit your family.
Appliance Protection Review
We walk through how your current water quality is affecting your water heater, dishwasher, washing machine, and plumbing.
Personalized Water Report
You leave with a written summary of your results and honest recommendations — whether that means a system from us or nothing at all.
Free · No obligation · Central Ohio homeowners
Why Central Ohio homeowners choose Pure Aqua Columbus
Locally owned since 2018
We live and work in Central Ohio. We know the water in Dublin is different from the water in Pataskala — because we've tested thousands of homes across the region.
Ohio's only authorized Westinghouse dealer
We install the same Westinghouse whole-home systems trusted in commercial buildings — custom-sized to your home's actual water chemistry, not a one-size-fits-all box.
No rentals. You own it.
Unlike Culligan, Kinetico, and RainSoft, we don't lock you into monthly rental contracts. You own your system outright — no ongoing fees, no surprises.
5.0 stars on Google
Every review is from a real Central Ohio homeowner. We don't pay for reviews or use review-gating software. Our reputation is built one home at a time.
10-year warranty
Our systems are backed by a 10-year warranty. If something goes wrong, we fix it — no runaround, no third-party service calls.
Veteran-owned
Pure Aqua Columbus was founded by a veteran. We bring the same discipline and integrity to every installation that we brought to service.
Free download
The First 30 Days in Your New Home — Water Checklist
Download our free guide for new Central Ohio homeowners. Covers water quality, HVAC filters, water heater maintenance, and more.
New construction homeowners
Did you buy a new construction home?
Pure Aqua Columbus has installed water treatment systems in new homes built by every major Central Ohio builder. Find your builder for local water quality information specific to your community.
Builder names are used for informational purposes only. Pure Aqua Columbus is not affiliated with or endorsed by any home builder.
Referral partners
We work with the people who help you move in
Pure Aqua Columbus partners with realtors, home inspectors, mortgage brokers, and moving companies across Central Ohio. If you were referred by a partner, mention it when you schedule — we'll make sure your checkup is prioritized.
Common questions from new homeowners
Do new construction homes in Central Ohio need a water softener?
Why isn't a water softener included in my new home?
How hard is the water in Central Ohio?
Is the water checkup really free?
Protect your biggest investment. Your home.
Schedule your free Welcome Home Water Checkup. No obligation, no pressure — just honest answers about what's in your water.
Free • No obligation • Central Ohio homeowners only