Brockelman Water softener

About this product

The Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire feature some of the most complex geological formations in New England. While private well water offers a wonderful, self-sustaining resource, it frequently carries invisible, naturally occurring radioactive elements, heavy metals, and persistent synthetic chemicals that pose severe long-term health risks if left untreated. At Brockelman’s Water Services, we bring over 37 years of local field experience to help families secure their home infrastructure. We don't believe in guesswork or generic, one-size-fits-all filters. Our licensed specialists analyze your water’s precise chemical footprint to design, install, and service advanced, multi-stage remediation systems custom-tailored to protect your household. Specialty Well Water Contaminant Remediation 1. Radon in Water Removal Systems Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas produced by the natural decay of uranium in bedrock. When groundwater travels through deep granite fractures into private wells, radon dissolves directly into the water supply. When you run a shower, washing machine, or faucet, this dissolved gas escapes into your indoor air, where it can be inhaled, posing a severe risk for lung and stomach cancer. Our Engineered Solutions: We deploy high-efficiency Aeration Systems or specialized Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Filtration. Aeration systems physically agitate the incoming water, forcing the radon gas to separate from the liquid molecules so it can be safely vented completely outside your home before the water enters your plumbing lines. 2. Advanced Arsenic Removal Systems Arsenic is a highly toxic, naturally occurring heavy metal that easily dissolves into underground aquifers across the Merrimack Valley. Chronic ingestion of even trace amounts of arsenic through drinking water can lead to serious skin, bladder, and lung health issues over time. Our Engineered Solutions: We configure targeted, specialty adsorption filtration media or point-of-use Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems that absorb or block arsenic ions. These systems continuously slash arsenic concentrations down to levels well below the EPA's recommended safety thresholds, ensuring your tap water is completely pure and compliant. 3. PFAS / Forever Chemical Barriers Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made synthetic chemicals widely used for decades in industrial manufacturing, waterproofing agents, and firefighting foams. Known as "forever chemicals" because they do not break down naturally in the environment, PFAS can leach into deep groundwater tables and present severe metabolic and immunotoxic health vulnerabilities. Our Engineered Solutions: To neutralize these persistent synthetic bonds, we install advanced, high-grade carbon filtration networks or whole-house Reverse Osmosis systems. These physical barriers capture and trap tight carbon-fluorine chains, adding an absolute line of defense to your home's potable drinking supply. Environmental & Structural Protection Systems 4. Radon Gas Mitigation (Airways Protection) In addition to dissolving into well water, radon gas commonly seeps directly into basements and crawlspaces through structural foundation cracks, porous concrete block walls, and open sump pits due to natural air pressure differentials inside the home. Our Engineered Solutions: We design and install professional Sub-Slab Depressurization Systems. By installing continuous, low-draw diagnostic inline fans connected to sealed PVC runs, we draw the rising radon gas directly from beneath your home's foundation slab and vent it safely into the upper atmosphere before it can ever accumulate inside your living spaces. 5. Heavy Water Hardness Filtration Our regional groundwater contains heavy amounts of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. When heated inside water heaters or boilers, these minerals crystallize to create a thick, rock-like scale that strangles internal pipe diameters and destroys major appliances. Our Engineered Solutions: We integrate premium Water Softening Systems into your primary main line. Operating via high-efficiency ion exchange, these units completely swap out hard calcium and magnesium for mild sodium or potassium ions. The result is crystal-clear glassware, scale-free plumbing lines, maximized appliance lifespans, and water that is significantly gentler on skin and hair. 6. Chemical-Free UV Disinfection Lights Private well systems are completely exposed to seasonal groundwater shifts, flooding, and agricultural runoffs that can suddenly introduce harmful coliform bacteria, E. coli, and microscopic viruses directly into your drinking water. Our Engineered Solutions: We position heavy-duty, stainless-steel Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Lights as the absolute final stage of your filtration network. As water passes through the chamber, intense UV-C rays instantly penetrate the cellular walls of biological pathogens, scrambling their DNA so they cannot replicate or cause illness. This provides continuous, absolute biological safety without adding a single harsh chemical or altering the natural taste of your water supply.