Your private well isn’t tested by any town, so whatever is in the ground is in your water until you treat it. CleanTap tests your well for free, then builds a system that clears iron staining, hardness, odor, acidity, and health contaminants like arsenic, in the right order.
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If your home runs on a private well, the town does not test it, treat it, or take responsibility for it. That is entirely on the homeowner. And Massachusetts wells, especially the bedrock wells common across the SouthCoast, MetroWest, and the outer suburbs, pull water through granite and glacial soil that can carry iron, manganese, hardness, sulfur odor, acidity, and in many areas naturally occurring arsenic and radon.
The good news is that well water problems are very solvable once you know what you are dealing with. That is why we start with a free in-home test instead of a sales sheet. We measure what is actually in your water, explain it in plain language, and then build a treatment system in the correct order, because with well water the sequence of stages matters as much as the equipment itself.
The most common well complaint. Causes orange, brown, and black staining on sinks, tubs, and laundry. We oxidize and filter it out. More on iron removal.
That sulfur smell is hydrogen sulfide gas. It is unpleasant but treatable with the right oxidizing filter.
Wells are often very hard. Calcium and magnesium scale up pipes and appliances. A softener protects your whole home.
Naturally present in many MA bedrock wells and a real health concern. We install certified arsenic-reduction media when your test calls for it.
Acidic well water corrodes copper pipes and causes blue-green staining. An acid neutralizer brings it back into a safe range.
If a test finds coliform bacteria, a UV disinfection system neutralizes it continuously with no chemicals.
Because wells vary so much, pricing depends entirely on what your test finds and how many stages it takes to fix it. Most complete well systems in Massachusetts land between $2,000 and $5,500 installed. Here are typical 2026 ranges by problem. Your free test tells us exactly what you need, and you get one fixed price before any work starts.
| Treatment | Typical installed range | Fixes |
|---|---|---|
| Iron / manganese filter | $1,800–$3,200 | Staining, metallic taste |
| Water softener | $1,500–$3,000 | Hardness, scale |
| Acid neutralizer | $1,500–$2,800 | Low pH, pipe corrosion |
| Arsenic reduction | $2,000–$3,500 | Arsenic (health) |
| UV disinfection | $800–$1,600 | Bacteria |
Most wells need two or three of these together. We build the full system in the right sequence and quote one fixed price up front.
Rust-colored marks on sinks, tubs, and laundry are iron, the number-one well complaint.
A sulfur odor from the tap is hydrogen sulfide gas and it will not clear on its own.
These point to acidic water eating at your copper pipes. Left alone it causes leaks.
Crusty buildup and itchy skin mean hard water, very common in MA wells.
Sediment and silt from the well need a pre-filter before anything else.
MassDEP recommends testing private wells annually. Most homes are overdue.
We test your well on the spot for the issues that matter, then explain exactly what is in your water and what it means for your family.
With wells, sequence matters. We design the stages to work together and give you one clear, fixed price with no pressure.
Our licensed team installs at your pressure tank and main line, ties it in cleanly, and leaves the space tidy.
We show you simple upkeep and can handle media changes and annual retesting so your water stays safe year after year.
A large share of homes across the SouthCoast, MetroWest, and the towns south and west of Boston run on private bedrock wells. That water is drawn straight through New England granite, which is exactly why arsenic and radon show up here more than in many other parts of the country. The US Geological Survey has mapped elevated arsenic across much of central and eastern Massachusetts bedrock, and it has no taste, color, or smell, so a test is the only way to know.
On top of that, our wells tend to be hard, often acidic, and frequently loaded with iron and manganese from the surrounding soil. No two wells on the same road are guaranteed to be alike. That is why a real well system is never one box off a shelf. It is a sequence of stages built around your specific test, installed in the order that lets each stage do its job. Getting that sequence right is the difference between water that is truly clean and a system that clogs or underperforms within a year.
“They were fantastic. Very responsive and came out the next day. Luiz was knowledgeable and efficient, and I did not feel upcharged. Much better than other companies after interviewing multiple. They were the best.”
“Sean walked us through our whole well test and explained every number. The team installed everything cleanly and our staining and smell are completely gone. No pressure, just honest work.”
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Most complete well systems run about $2,000 to $5,500 installed, because wells usually need two or three stages together. An iron filter runs $1,800 to $3,200, a softener $1,500 to $3,000, an acid neutralizer $1,500 to $2,800, arsenic reduction $2,000 to $3,500, and UV disinfection $800 to $1,600. Your free test tells us exactly what you need and we quote one fixed price.
MassDEP recommends testing your well at least once a year for bacteria and the common contaminants, and periodically for arsenic and other health items. Most homeowners are overdue. Our in-home test is a free way to get current.
Yes. Arsenic occurs naturally in much of the New England bedrock that MA wells draw from, and it has no taste, color, or smell. It is a genuine health concern at elevated levels, and the only way to know is to test. If yours is high, we install certified arsenic-reduction media.
Hydrogen sulfide gas, sometimes with sulfur bacteria. It is unpleasant but very treatable with an oxidizing filter sized to your levels. It will not go away on its own.
Iron, and often manganese alongside it. As the water hits air, the dissolved metal oxidizes and leaves rust-colored (iron) or dark (manganese) stains. An oxidizing iron filter removes it at the source. See our iron and manganese page.
Often both, in the right order. A filter handles iron, odor, and sediment; a softener handles hardness. Putting hard, iron-heavy water through a softener alone will foul it quickly. We sequence the stages so each one lasts and works.
Many well owners add a reverse osmosis unit at the kitchen sink for the purest drinking and cooking water, on top of the whole-house well system. We will tell you whether it is worth it for your water.
Yes, completely. We test your well water in your home, explain the results plainly, and there is no obligation to buy anything. It is the honest first step for any well.
We treat wells across the South Shore, SouthCoast, MetroWest, and much of Eastern Massachusetts from our Braintree and Mansfield bases. If you are nearby, we can usually get out quickly for your free test.
With a private well, testing isn’t optional, it’s how you protect your family. We’ll test your well in your home at no cost, explain every result plainly, and only recommend what your water truly needs. No pressure, no obligation.
Book my free well test →Tell us what you’re noticing and we’ll start with a free in-home test, then build the right system at one upfront price. Licensed, insured, and honest about exactly what your well needs.