Water Filtration Installer in Newark, Ohio
Newark and Licking County homeowners face a dual water challenge — city water drawn from the Licking River watershed with PFAS concerns, and rural well water with iron, hardness, and bacterial risks. Pure Aqua Columbus has the right solution for both.
What's in Newark & Licking County Water?
The City of Newark draws its water supply from the Licking River and Rocky Fork Creek — surface water sources that are treated but carry unique risks. Ohio EPA and federal monitoring have detected PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in various Ohio surface water sources, including Licking River watershed tributaries. PFAS are "forever chemicals" linked to cancer and immune system effects that standard carbon filters cannot fully remove.
Newark city water is also moderately hard (9–11 gpg) and treated with chloramines, which are more persistent than free chlorine and can affect taste, odor, and skin health.
Rural Licking County properties on private wells face different challenges — iron, hardness, manganese, and bacterial contamination are all common in the county's limestone and glacial aquifers.
Newark / Licking County Water Profile
- Water sourceLicking River (surface)
- PFAS detectedOhio surface water risk
- Hardness level9–11 gpg (hard)
- Chlorine treatmentYes — chloramines used
- Well water ironUp to 10+ ppm (rural)
- Bacterial riskUntreated wells
PFAS in Ohio Surface Water: What Newark Residents Should Know
PFAS chemicals have been detected in Ohio surface water sources, including rivers used for municipal drinking water. The EPA set new maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in 2024 at 4 parts per trillion — extremely low limits that many utilities are still working to meet. Reverse osmosis is the only proven residential technology that removes PFAS to below detection limits. Our Alkaline RO systems provide that protection at your kitchen tap.
Water Filtration Services in Newark & Licking County
Every system is sized and configured for your specific water chemistry — no one-size-fits-all packages.
Whole House Filters
Multi-stage carbon and sediment filtration removes chlorine, chloramines, organic compounds, and sediment from Newark city water or Licking County well supplies.
Iron Filters
Katalox-based iron and manganese removal for Licking County well water — eliminates rust staining, metallic taste, and orange residue throughout your home.
Alkaline RO Systems
Reverse osmosis with alkaline remineralization removes PFAS, nitrates, lead, arsenic, and dissolved solids — the most effective solution for Newark surface water concerns.
UV Sterilization
Chemical-free UV disinfection destroys bacteria, viruses, and coliform — critical for Licking County homeowners on private well water.
Well Water Problems We Solve in Licking County
A large portion of Licking County's rural population relies on private wells. These wells tap into limestone and glacial aquifers that are naturally high in iron, hardness, and manganese. Agricultural activity in the county also raises nitrate contamination risks. Common complaints from Licking County well water customers:
- Iron staining on sinks, tubs, and laundry
- Sulfur (rotten egg) odor from hot water
- Hardness scale on fixtures and appliances
- Bacterial contamination risk without treatment
- Manganese causing black staining
- Nitrate contamination near agricultural areas
We recommend annual well water testing and a comprehensive treatment system for all Licking County well water homes. Our UV sterilization systems provide the critical final barrier against bacterial contamination.
Our Licking County Well Water Stack
For rural Licking County well water homes, we typically recommend:
Why Newark & Licking County Homeowners Choose Pure Aqua
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