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Enhancing Water Quality and Efficiency in Your Plumbing System

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Covenant Plumbing
July 29, 2024
Enhancing Water Quality and Efficiency in Your Plumbing System

Everyone relies on clean water, yet it’s all too easy to take it for granted.

While many presume their tap water remains safe, unfortunately, the water quality in US homes has taken a hit over the years.

Towns nationwide grapple with sewage leaks, pollution, malfunctioning water treatment systems, and more. Keep reading for tips on enhancing water quality and efficiency in your plumbing system.

Test Your Water Quality

Before treating your water, test it. This helps catch any contaminants early on, saving you from pricey and ineffective repairs down the road.

The EPA recommends that homeowners test water quality annually or after plumbing changes, such as adding new pipes or wells.

Keep Your Plumbing Properly Maintained

Maintain clean and efficient water by updating your plumbing. Aging pipes can deteriorate, risking lead poisoning and health issues such as kidney damage.

Hire professionals to repipe older homes to prevent problems and maintain high water quality.

Install a Whole Home Water Filtration System

Ever seen those handy water filters that clip onto sinks? They promise purified water by stripping out contaminants and salts. But for a truly comprehensive water filtration setup at home, consider hiring professionals to install a whole home water filtration system or reverse osmosis (RO) water filtration system.

Schedule Necessary Plumbing Repairs

Many homeowners wait too long to fix their plumbing issues, letting them get worse and cost more to fix. When you spot a problem, don’t hesitate — call in expert plumbers right away for inspections and repairs.

Quick action boosts efficiency and upgrades your water quality, saving you from headaches down the line.

Flush the Water Line

Flush your cold water taps for two minutes before drinking or cooking to clear out metals and debris. This is one of the BEST tips for enhancing water quality and efficiency in your plumbing system.

Invest in a Water Softener

Hard water, packed with minerals like calcium and magnesium, leaves stubborn residues on faucets, dishes, and surfaces. It can wreak havoc on your appliances, cause dry skin, slow water flow, and even speed up corrosion.

Hiring an expert to fit your home with a top-notch water softener will improve comfort, save energy, and lengthen the lifespan of your appliances.

Keep Your Water Heater in Top Shape

Your water heater can accumulate a lot of bacteria and sediment over time, impacting its efficiency and your water quality. Regular draining by a plumber during maintenance keeps it running smoothly and avoids costly repairs down the road.

Get Expert Help From Covenant Plumbing

Need expert help enhancing water quality and efficiency in your plumbing system? Call Covenant Plumbing at (309) 340-1403 to schedule service in Bloomington, IL or nearby!

FAQs About Water Quality and Plumbing

Is a Water Softener Worth the Cost?

If you have hard water, a water softener is definitely worth the cost. Installing one protects your pipes, appliances, fixtures, and clothing,

What Are Signs You Need Plumbing Repairs?

Signs you need plumbing repairs include leaks, odd noises coming from pipes, and serious clogs.

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Erwin D.
Dayton and Draydan were very professional, provided multiple options, communicated their plans well, performed their work quickly, and left our place clean.
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John H.
Joyce D.
We had a wonderful experience with Covenant Plumbing. Darren Installed our dishwasher, and did an exceptional job! We are always pleased with the prompt, amazing services Covenant Plumbing provides!
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Srinivas B.
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Ron B.
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David G.
Camon was very personable and knowledgeable.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review David! We appreciate you choosing Covenant Plumbing for your back up sump pump and look forward to helping you in the future!
Mark B.
Fast response and Jordan fixed the issue
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Latricia C.
Covenant was timely when our sump pump went out. Jordan was caring, knowledgeable and courteous. Highly recommend their services.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Latricia for taking the time to review us!
Bella D.
We had a great experience with Covenant Plumbing today! We had a last minute problem with our hose spicket and they were able to have someone out in 10 minutes! Shane was super quick to spot the problem and was even quicker with the repair. We definitely will be using them if we need anything in the future!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Bella for taking the time to share your experience with us! We appreciate your business and are happy to help in any way we can.
WhySoSerious
Great costumer service, they were knowledgeable and Jordan took care of the problem promptly.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the awesome review!
Mike B.
Excellent work. Some additional issues came up in plumbing repair and they stayed later in day to fix properly. Professional and honest in repairs.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review Mike! We appreciate you choosing Covenant Plumbing and look forward to helping you in the future!
David F.
Excellent service and a very fair price.
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Robert B.
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Viola P.
The plumbers did a partial rebuild and replaced the Emergency Shutoff Valve. They were very professional and it didn't even take them an hour to complete the job. They walked me through what needed to be done and the pricing was reasonable. I will be using them again for any plumbing issues in the future.
Thank you so much!!
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Richard F.
Good job completed quickly and at a very reasonable cost. Highly recommended.
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Sarah F.
5 stars! I had a plumbing issue come up right before vacation. These guys were prompt, friendly, and super professional. Price was fair. Will use again and absolutely recommend!
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Kent O.
Have used Covenant several times now and always great service. Knowledgeable folks who run an organized company and do great work and communicate well.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Kent for the five-star review! We appreciate your business.
Ryan S.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the five-star review, Ryan!
Jim G.
Shane did a great job. You can trust him. Our family has been using Covenant Plumbing for over 10 years. They have worked on five different houses for our family. They are a good company.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Jim for taking the time to share your experience with us! We truly appreciate your business.
Craig H.
They did very nice work, very quickly.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Craig for the five-star review!
Patricia S.
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Two and a B.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the five-star review!
Dave S.
Excellent service and timelines! Found my water heater was leaking, called first thing the next morning. They came out that morning, provided options, and had installed a new water heater by the end of the day. Would do business with them again.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Dave for taking the time to share your experience with our team! We appreciate your business and are happy to help in any way we can.
Justin W.
Great business, high quality, amazing customer service. Professional and great at communication, local owners that care. Love working with Covenant Plumbing.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Justin for the five-star review! We appreciate your business.
Jegadeesh T.
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Jeffrey C.
Dayton and his assistant proved just as great as they were on their job for us. It's nice to have a free and clear kitchen sink and now the pipes coming up to it without pinhole leaks. Now if the City of Bloomington could get the water quality back!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Jeffrey for taking the time to share your experience with our team!
Robert H.
Always happy with the service from Covenant Plumbing.
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Alexis B.
I called in the morning and they sent a technician out same day. He diagnosed and fixed the issue within an hour. Exceptional experience!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alexis for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you had such positive experience with our team.
Richard M.
Absolutely satisfied!
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Holly R.
Excellent service. Quick. Efficient. Will kee calling them!
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Willis M.
Chris was a blessing - best plumber in town!!!
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M D
Great experience with Covenant. Water heater started leaking, so called them up and later that day they were here to provide options with pricing, and completed the removal and install within 2 or 3 hours. Everything looks and works great. Thanks to Shane and company for their expert work.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with us!
Will F.
I’m leaving my five star review below because I do want people to know that the service with this company was wonderful. We ran into another plumbing issue shortly after and I was quoted by this company and quoted by another. I even compared their prices to retail online. This company was taking over 50% margins on not just the job and labor overall but even the equipment you could simply just go and buy from a store. Replacing my water heater was a $5000 difference for the exact same service. This was a severe disappointment, but I understand everybody needs to make money. If you don’t mind severely overpaying and have some extra thousands of dollars laying around, this companys service is fantastic! Unfortunately, that is not my situation. I was disappointed to say my discover here.

“Paying for the service was not fun, but the quality of human beings and quality of service I received was spectacular for this industry. Other companies like Roto-Rooter or other aggressive sales oriented plumbers are pretty horrible to work with, these guys were fantastic to have around my home, showing me their equipment, and answering any questions that I would have. Thank you covenant plumbing!”
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Hugo O.
I had an issue with a pipe leaking water in my basement utility room. Jordan and Quentin were out the next day to help fix the issue and took care of everything. The customer service was great and the job done was great. I am very happy with the service and would reccomend them to anyone in town.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Hugo for taking the time to share your experience with our team! We're thrilled to hear our technicians could help you out.
Kenneth I.
Shane and Jacob were very friendly and efficient. We have a toilet that is over 50 years old. The fill valve along with the tank ball and lift rods all had to be replaced. Before we knew it, the repairs were done. My wife and I were very pleased. I found everyone at your company from Amanda Shane to be very friendly and professional. I would not hesitate to call your establishment for our plumbing needs in the future.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Kenneth for taking the time to review us! We truly appreciate your business and are happy to help in any way we can.
Bart C.
Covenant Plumbing made it easy and responded quickly. The guys were super helpful and polite. All around positive interaction.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Bart for the amazing review! We appreciate your business and are happy to help in any way we can.
Christopher T.
Get service by Dayton. Will say tho, this is a pricey company $400 for about hr n 45min of time. Service competed was clearing my drain/vent line.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive rating.
Christine B.
Dayton was very polite and professional. He explained all my options and answered all my questions. Highly recommend. It was a memorable Valentines Day watching the roots being cleaned out of my sewer line. I appreciated that they let me watch the process. Always something new to learn.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Christine for taking the time to review us! We are thrilled to hear our team could help resolve your sewer line issue.
Patrick G.
The team at Covenant Plumbing was quick to address my issue. Showed up within the hour, provided a quote right on the spot, and the repair was done within 30 minutes. I reviewed the work that they performed and was very satisfied.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Patrick for taking the time to review us! We truly appreciate you choosing Covenant Plumbing for your plumbing needs!
Diane S.
We rec’d a quick response and we’re worked in understanding the urgency….the guys arrived, texting before and on way. They were excellent communicators; Darren listened intently, compassionate to our needs and very thorough in explaining their findings and options. Great Team. They were courteous and cautious about their outdoor shoes coming in to our home; even when we were not concerned. Overall they are top notch!!! 5 Star Business! -Di
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Diane for sharing your positive experience with our team! We appreciate your business and are happy to help in any way we can.
Weston L.
Everyone at Covenant was professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and effective. Colton did a thorough inspection and quickly diagnosed my issue, though complex, spot-on. Dayton and another professional whose name I unfortunately cannot recall came out and advised further on my situation, quickly and carefully resolved it, and followed up with good guidance. I happened to speak with Amanda and she was excellent as well, offering help with kindness and efficiency. If you want peace of mind and results I give my highest recommendation to Covenant!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Weston for taking the time to review us!
Laura C.
Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. They were able to come quickly and went above and beyond to quickly fix a fairly large issue. They communicated well throughout the process and were very clear on what work was being completed and the cost. I will definitely call them for any future plumbing needs.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Laura for the five-star review! We're thrilled to hear we could help resolve your issue!
Ryane B.
Very quick and easy process, love that you can book online. Booked on Monday and they sent someone out on Tuesday who was able to fix the problem I booked for which was with a toilet, he was also able to fix an issue with the shower faucet during the same appointment without me having to reschedule. Thanks Colton!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Ryane for the helpful feedback! We appreciate you and are happy to help in any way we can.
bspeddin
I had a water backup drain issue and Covenant came out and resolved it quickly! We liked their service so much we chose Covenant for a water softener solution for our home. Covenant is responsive and does high quality work at a fair price. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We appreciate your business and are happy to help in any way we can.
Crystal H.
Covenant Plumbing is by far the best in the business! They have the highest level of professionalism and response. I cannot recommend them enough! Darrin & the team were phenomenal to work with!
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for Covenant Plumbing Crystal!  We love that you noticed that we make our customers feel that they are valued. Thank you for choosing Covenant Plumbing and we hope that you will come to us for all your plumbing needs!
Chris T.
Covenant has recently been my goto plumbing solution company! They came to my rescue after a frozen pipe issue last year and I've been using them since. Their prices are fair and their work is excellent - a great company to work with!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Chris for taking the time to review us! We truly appreciate your business.

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