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Sand, grit or sediment

Sediment is sand, grit, rust flakes or fine particles in the water. It clogs aerators and can damage valves and other treatment equipment.

Signs you may have it

  • Grit in faucet aerators
  • Cloudy or particle-filled water
  • Clogged showerheads or appliance screens

How it's fixed

A sediment filter catches particles before they reach your fixtures and other equipment. The right filter depends on how fine the particles are and how much water your home uses.

Find the source too

Sediment that started suddenly can point to a well or plumbing problem. We look for the cause, not just the symptom.

Common questions

Is sediment covered by your packages?

When a home needs a sediment stage, we add it to your written quote as a line item.

More questions

Not sure what you need? The water test is free.

We test your water at the tap, check your plumbing and tell you what fits, with no obligation to buy.

Results depend on your water, household use and maintenance. Any performance or certification claim applies only to the specific model in your written quote. Field water tests help choose equipment; they don't show whether water is safe to drink.