Water Treatment Services in Lisbon Falls, ME

Comprehensive Water Testing and Treatment Expertise

As a historic mill town along the Androscoggin River, Lisbon Falls faces distinct water quality challenges influenced by local geology, past land use, and proximity to the river. The Lisbon Water Department supplies public water from groundwater wells treated for arsenic and disinfected with chlorine. While effective for safety, natural minerals still contribute to hard water, and chlorine can affect taste and odor. Homes outside the service district rely on private wells, which may face additional risks tied to bedrock conditions and the river corridor.

Clear water doesn’t always mean safe water. Contaminants like arsenic, radon, and PFAS are invisible, odorless, and tasteless, making professional testing essential. FONTUS Water Treatment offers free on-site water tests, coordinates certified laboratory testing when health concerns arise, and installs customized treatment systems that provide clean, safe water at every tap while protecting plumbing and extending appliance life.

Contact us online for your free water assessment, or call (207) 865-8165 today to connect with a member of our team.

How We Address Local Water Challenges

Eliminate Hard Water Damage

Groundwater throughout the region contains elevated levels of calcium and magnesium, creating hard water in local homes. These dissolved minerals cause white scale buildup on fixtures, spotting on glassware and dishes, soap scum in showers and tubs, and reduced efficiency in water heaters and appliances. The damage occurs gradually but persistently, with scale accumulating inside water heaters and pipes. 

Our water softening systems help remove excess minerals before they enter your plumbing, delivering:

• Spot-free dishes and glassware
• 25-30% reduced energy costs
• Extended appliance life by years
• Protected plumbing throughout your home

Remove Iron Staining Completely

Many wells in the Lisbon Falls area contain dissolved iron, which causes orange or reddish-brown staining on sinks, toilets, tubs, and laundry. This iron is completely dissolved when it leaves your well, but oxidizes upon contact with air, forming visible rust-colored deposits that are difficult to remove and damage your home's appearance.

Our oxidizing filter systems convert dissolved iron into solid particles that are filtered out before water reaches your fixtures and appliances, eliminating staining permanently and protecting everything from toilets to washing machines.

Protect Your Family from Health Threats

The Lisbon Water Department removes arsenic from its raw water supply through oxidation and filtration, but private well owners must address it independently. Maine's bedrock naturally contains arsenic that dissolves into groundwater, and approximately one in ten Maine wells exceed the EPA's safe limit of 10 parts per billion. Additionally, nearly one in five wells in Maine contain radon levels above the state's Maximum Exposure Guideline.

Our specialized systems remove arsenic to undetectable levels using adsorptive media or reverse osmosis filtration. Aeration systems eliminate radon from water before it enters your plumbing system, stripping dissolved gas and venting it safely outdoors to dramatically reduce indoor exposure.

Improve Taste by Removing Chlorine

The Lisbon Water Department chlorinates its supply to prevent bacterial growth throughout the distribution system. While this essential disinfection protects public health, it creates taste and odor issues that many residents find objectionable. Additionally, chlorine reacts with natural organic matter to form disinfection byproducts, including trihalomethanes.

Our activated carbon filtration removes chlorine, its byproducts, and associated taste and odor compounds. Systems can be installed at your kitchen sink for drinking and cooking water or as whole-house systems for comprehensive treatment throughout your home.

Better Water Starts With FONTUS Water Treatment

We visit your Lisbon Falls home to understand your specific situation, test water quality on-site, and coordinate laboratory analysis when appropriate for arsenic, radon, PFAS, bacteria, and other health-related contaminants. We design treatment systems for your exact water chemistry and household needs—recommending only what your water actually requires, never unnecessary equipment.

Our installations meet Maine's specific requirements for well water systems. We properly size pressure tanks, ensure adequate drainage during backwash cycles, install appropriate backflow prevention devices, and verify that all systems function correctly. Following installation, we provide clear operation instructions and remain available for questions, routine service, and adjustments.

Real Returns on Your Investment

Water treatment systems deliver measurable benefits that often result in complete cost recovery within 3-5 years.

These include:

• Protected plumbing lasts decades longer
• 25-30% improved appliance efficiency
• Water heaters maintain full capacity
• Reduced repair and replacement expenses

Beyond financial returns, proper water treatment protects what matters most: your family’s health. Clean water at every tap, confidence when preparing meals, and freedom from worry about arsenic, radon, or other contaminants deliver peace of mind that goes far beyond any dollar amount.

Contact us online to schedule your free assessment, or call (207) 865-8165 to speak with our water quality experts.