Clyde from Besco in Battle Creek gave me an honest quote. Didn't try to oversell. Brent did installation. He was very polite, organized and made sure I understood everything he was doing and why. I'd recommend Besco Battle Creek to anyone looking into... getting a water Softener system.read more
I have used Besco for years and always have had a great experience with them, they are kind, courteous and helpful.Their price is unbeatable. I had another service for a bit and when I moved to another house, even though the water was completely... different, they told me I needed the same that I had at the house I was moving from. It made no sense so to me they were not trust worthy, and unfortunately they are a Company Pat, their name is usually who people think up first when it comes to water softener I was Super happy that a family member suggested Besco.I would suggest anybody that’s looking for water softener Service to definitely check in with Besco before they settle on other others!read more
I was away for work, my girlfriend was home at the time but end I got home I looked at the new system and the way they installed it. It’s so much better than what we had previously. Better install, better equipment. Glad we weren’t the Besco route
Thank you for your prompt service when in need. We recently had a house fire and have plumbing facilities in the barn. What I quickly realized and always knew was how hard our water was. Great for drinking very bad for showering. Dry skin and red skin.... Thank you Ken and the team! Scott Prestonread more
It’s so nice to have drinking water at my fingertips again! The salesman was upfront and honest. The guy (Brent) that came to install was super friendly and provided information on how to change the filters. The drinking water filterization unit is... working wonderfully and I’m very happy!read more
New service started with Besco Water Treatment!Thank you Lano for your excellent customer service and expertise on all Besco Water has to offer. We will be recommending Besco to all friends and family who want and expect nothing but the best in the water... treatment industry.Best regards from the Delgado|Perez insurance agenciesread more
Can we please clone Erich! We use Besco at my employer and we love him! He is very efficient, friendly, hard working and an all around nice guy! He follows our requests and instructions and is knowledgeable! A HUGE improvement to the route for sure!
Ran into Erich at a gas station and asked what Besco was, he did such an amazing job explaining to me what it is he does and what the company does! Very informative and I think I may just be interested in joining! He gave me his information to reach him... as well for when I want to get started.read more
Besco has been great! They've been providing water for my workplace for several years. Erich (not Eric... it's spelled wrong on his uniform!) has been our new delivery driver the last couple of months -- great communication, open to feedback, and gets us... what we need in our multiple locations within the building. Customer Service has always been very helpful as well when I need to call and change my order.read more
Installed new water softner for me. Arrived on time, were very friendly on the phone and in person, and were super helpful answering any questions I had about the new system. Would recommend.
Erich does a great job always tending to our companies needs and always having the needed products on the truck we need. Great amazing service all around.
We setup service to have a water cooler with delivery every month. Erich was our delivery driver and did such an amazing job with helping us figure out what we needed and helping us get setup efficiently. Explained everything very well for us. Very... satisfied with this service and have saved a lot of money and garbage by switching from water bottles to this service. Thanks Erichread more
Excellent receptionist service with helping me find new parts for a very old water purifier! Then two days later, excellent service with delivering my salt. Erich went above and beyond to get the delivery exactly where it is easiest for me to get at ... Five BIG stars!!!read more
Clyde was very friendly and professional! We would recommend this company to put in a water softener! We also had to get a RO filter placed and it’s working nicely! We can tell a difference in the taste of our water and no hard water stains!When I was... calling around to get our quote and water tested Besco had the best price and came less than a week after I called to inquire vs the other places in Battle Creek were a month out from even giving us a quote!read more
Had Besco come out to set up a water softener system for my house in Cedar Springs, from start to finish everyone from the office staff to the plumber that did the installation was professional and friendly. Their plumber that did the installation did a... very good job taking his time to ensure everything was done right and done well. He made sure to answer all of my questions and explained how the system should work and that moving forward if I had any other questions or concerns to reach out and they would be happy to assist. So far everything is working great and I can tell there is a definite improvement in my water quality.read more
I just stopped in to get clarification regarding my bill. Friendly staff explained how the billing works. I have had a unit 8n my house for years and it has preformed flawlessly. Also can't beat the rate in the Battle Creek area
This is a fantastic company. Culligan denied me and treated me like a second class citizen. I called this company because their website indicated that they offered gallons of water at a cheaper rate than Culligan.Not only did they hook me up with... water service, they approved me for a water cooler(which Culligan would not do) AND I saved $2.00 per month on the cooler and $1.00 per bottle than what Culligan would have tried getting from me.From the moment I called Besco, I felt welcome and wanted. The only downside is that the guy had to run a credit check, and he never called back to provide my status. I had to call back and get it. Not too big of an issue, but I give honest reviews so I felt it needed to be mentioned.read more
Besco Water Treatment has made my job easier, by providing a system that has the best quality water, I have cut my machine maintenance time and cost by 75% and the technicians are knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. from the purchase of the system to... its installation, and periodic maintenance it has been a true pleasure to work with the people of Besco Water Treatment.read more
Their equipment is very reliable and they have a good selection of different models. They are very polite, courteous and they show up very quickly in emergencies!
Quick professional and very competitive quote and recommendation based on water analysis. Installation was the exact agreed day, and installation tech was friendly, professional and efficient. Gladly recommend using them and would again without... reservation! Price quoted was exact price charged.read more
Great communication, timely arrival, courteous, wore shoe covers, experienced residential water treatment professionals; mine is an OLD system but Besco staff have made the most of it until it can be replaced: sediment filter, prefilter, postfilter, water... pressure and softener performance tests; 30day revisit program. Thank you Darren & Damon at Besco.read more
Great place to get 5 gallon water refills. Ladies at counter always nice. And the guys loading full bottles in your car are always smiling and cheerful 😊 Great Prices
Decided to go with Besco for soft water in our home. They sent Clyde to price it and Michael to install the unit. Both men were very knowledgeable and friendly. Michael started working the minute he hit the driveway and didn't stop until he was done,... very impressive. This is an easy 5 stars.read more
Just bought my first house with a water softener. The Besco team has been great at helping me get acquainted with it. Good communication, good prices. Also got the reverse osmosis filter for drinking water- highly recommended.
After building a new home, the initial water system recommended and installed by another company was unable to purify our water after several attempts and tweaks. Gerrit was able to identify their error and install a brand new system while providing... exceptional customer service. We have been impressed by the quality of water his system produced and the attention he was able to provide us.read more
I've been working with Gerrit at Besco. Last spring, we upgraded our system based on his analysis and recommendations. Our particular well water is very challenging to say the least, but Gerrit has worked diligently with us to achieve clear water. He... has responded almost immediately to all of our inquiries along the way, and he does not hesitate to do what it takes to solve problems. He's calm and articulate as he problem solves. I don't know what your experience has been getting contractors to work with you quickly and effectively over the past few years, but I've found it difficult to get them to return calls and schedule service in a timely manner. Gerrit and Besco, however, respond immediately and schedule service quickly. Rare quality and service! I highly recommend Gerrit and Besco.read more
First experience for me ever with besco water treatment everybody in the business is very friendly Brad the manager makes you feel like you're part of the family I just started men are weak so far I really like it
Our company has been doing business with Besco Water Treatment for over 20 Years. They have always provided excellent water treatment equipment and great service.
Always been good to us, even when we had them at our business!They try hard to keep your costs down!Thank you Besco Water folk’s! Wish we would have used you guys instead of extremely expensive Dan Wood Company! Used to like them but they are now way... out of our price range being retired?!read more
We Get Water For Our Church From "Besco Water Treatment" They Have Friendly Service & Load Your Jugs Of Water For You! They Are Easy Located Right Off M-66 In Pennfield!
Purchased a coffee maker from them a few years ago. I have recently had some issues with the coffee maker and they are working closely with me to resolve the issue. Every time I call in they are very responsive and provide great customer service. I... would definitely purchase products from them again in the future.read more
Best place to buy any type of water softener systems, water filters and/or Green Mountain coffee as well as drinking water containers. The office staff are absolutely wonderful, always ready to help you at a moment's notice.
Our company uses Besco and we could not be more happy with their service! One of the things we are most grateful for is that the team at Besco asks questions and helps us find the best solutions for our needs ... even when that solution doesn't result in... more business for them. We highly recommend them!!read more
Besco was recommended to us by our plumbing contractor. I worked with Connie about a year ago to have a water softener installed in our home and went back recently to purchase a plumbed-in commercial Keurig coffee brewer for our home as well. Connie is... very knowledgeable and helpful! I would recommend Besco.read more
Recently had my water softener upgraded and decided to go with Besco. From the initial visit through install and even after they have been wonderful. I highly recommend them if you're looking to upgrade.
Great company to work with and very knowledgeable. We had Connie out to test our water because of the great reference our parents gave us about their experience and water system they have through Besco. Connie took the time to tell us what we should do... for our well water and followed up with a very informative email and report of the water test. They also didn't pressure us or try to sell us systems we don't need. Overall it was a great experience.read more
I had a wonderful experience with Besco Warer Treatment. I'm a seasonal resident and didn't know there were steps to take before closing up after the summer. As a result, I had horribly hard water on my return visit, my silver hair was stained yellow,... and some of my water lines were clogged with sediment. Mike, one of their technicians, went above and beyond to help me! He advised me on how to try and salvage my softener (that's not even their brand), and Besco tested my water every five or six days to see if the hardness was changing. They could have sold me an iron filter (what I thought I needed), or told me my resin tank was shot, but they didn't. All told, it cost me $88 to get back up and running. I wasn't exactly a cash cow customer! I highly recommend this ethical company.read more
Just had a reverse osmosis installed and a water softener system. The level of service Gerrit and Connie demonstrated was OUTSTANDING!! I shopped Maynards, Bayes and Godwin and nothing could beat these guys!! From the initial call to the install it was a... class act and a great deal! Thank you.read more
I can't even tell you how many years I have had Besco deliver water to my home (and my work). It is the best tasting water period. Their service is excellent!
Ever notice your water tastes like metal? Or see reddish-brown stains on your sinks, toilets, or clothes after washing? These are common signs that your water might have too much iron in it. Iron is a natural element found in the ground. However, when it gets into your water, it can make your water look and taste bad and even damage your pipes over time.
Many homes have issues with iron in their water, especially if they use well water. It’s important to know where iron comes from, how it ends up in your water, and what problems it can cause. This way, you can keep your water clean and safe to use. In this guide, we’ll talk about why iron gets into water, how it affects water quality, and how you can fix the problem in your home.
Iron can enter your water supply through several pathways:
Natural Deposits: Iron is naturally present in soil and rock formations. As water moves through these formations, it can dissolve iron, leading to elevated levels in groundwater supplies. According to theVermont Department of Health, “Iron is a metal found naturally in the Earth’s crust. As rainwater moves through natural rock formations underground, it can dissolve iron and carry it into aquifers that serve as sources of drinking water.”
Rusty Old Pipes: In older homes, water can pick up iron from pipes that have gotten rusty over time. This is more likely to happen in houses with old plumbing.
Factories and Mines: Iron can sometimes enter water from nearby factories or mines. If these places don’t handle their waste carefully, there can be more iron in the water around them.
Changes in Groundwater: The amount of iron in water can go up or down when there’s a lot of rain or not enough rain. Rain affects the amount of water underground, which can change the amount of iron in that water.
These sources can result in different forms of iron in your water, each with distinct characteristics and treatment requirements.
The Impact of Iron in Water
While iron in drinking water is generally not harmful to your health, it can cause a wide variety of problems:
Taste, Odor, and Color: Water with high iron content often has a metallic taste and sometimes gives off a rusty odor. According to theIllinois Department of Health, “Dissolved ferrous iron gives water a disagreeable metallic taste. When the iron combines with tea, coffee and other beverages, it produces an inky, black appearance and a harsh, unacceptable taste. Vegetables cooked in water containing excessive iron turn dark and look unappealing.”
Staining: Iron can leave reddish-brown stains on laundry, plumbing fixtures, and dishes. These stains can be difficult to remove and permanently damage fabrics and surfaces.
Clogged Pipes: According to theMinnesota Department of Health, “Iron can clog wells, pumps, sprinklers, dishwashers, and other devices over time.” Iron can accumulate in pipes and appliances, leading to reduced water pressure, clogged pipes, and damage to water-using appliances.
Aesthetic Issues: Iron can give water a cloudy or rusty appearance, making it unappealing for drinking and household use.
Iron-Loving Bacteria: Sometimes, iron in water helps certain bacteria grow. These bacteria can make a slimy, rusty film that builds up in pipes, leading to more problems that need fixing.
Dealing with iron in your water is important for two main reasons. First, it helps keep your water looking and tasting good. Second, it protects your pipes and household machines (like washing machines and dishwashers) from getting damaged over time.
Antonioguillem / Adobe Stock
Treatment Options for Iron in Water
Several effective treatment options are available to reduce or eliminate iron from your water supply:
Water Softeners: Standard water softeners can effectively eliminate small amounts of ferrous iron (the type dissolved in water) by swapping it out with sodium. This process works well for low concentrations of iron. However, these systems often fall short when dealing with higher levels of iron or ferric iron, the insoluble form that causes rusty color in water. Different or additional treatment methods may be necessary for these more challenging iron issues.
Reverse Osmosis: Special water filters called reverse osmosis (RO) systems can remove iron and other unwanted contaminants from water. They clean your water right where you use it, giving you better quality drinking water without the iron taste or color.
Steps to Take if You Have Iron in Your Water
If you’re dealing with iron in your water, follow these steps to address the issue:
Test Your Water: Conduct a professional water test for iron to determine the concentration and type of iron in your water.
Identify the Source: Determine whether the iron comes from your water supply or your home’s plumbing system.
Consult a Water Treatment Specialist: Based on your water test results, consult a water treatment expert to identify the most effective solution for your needs.
Install the Appropriate Treatment System: Based on your water’s specific characteristics, choose and install a water treatment system that effectively removes iron.
Regular Maintenance: Once a treatment system is in place, perform regular maintenance to ensure it functions effectively.
Monitor Water Quality: Periodically test your water to ensure that your treatment system works as intended and that iron levels remain under control.
Kinetico
Besco Water Treatment Solutions for Iron in Water
At Besco Water Treatment, we understand the challenges that iron in water can present. From unsightly stains to the metallic taste and potential damage to your plumbing, iron can be a frustrating problem for any homeowner. That’s why we offer a range of advanced treatment solutions designed to effectively reduce or eliminate iron from your water, ensuring that your home has clean, clear, and great-tasting water.
Our team of water treatment specialists will work with you to identify the best solution for your home, whether that means installing a water softener, an oxidation filtration system, or another tailored option. “We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, reliable water treatment systems that not only solve your water quality issues but also improve the longevity and efficiency of your plumbing and appliances,” says Commercial Operations Manager Brian Noble.
Don’t let the iron in your water compromise your quality of life. Contact Besco Water Treatment today to schedule a free water analysis and discover how we can help you achieve the water quality you deserve. “We’re committed to providing our customers with the best solutions for their water needs,” says General Manager Ken Morgan. “Let us help you enjoy crystal-clear, iron-free water in your home.” Call us at (800) 964-0257 or fill out our online form to request your free water analysis today.