CHATFIELD WATER SYSTEMS · WESTERN PA & NORTHEAST OHIO
Staining, odor, grit, hardness, chlorine, or a bacteria result — every home’s water is different. We test first, then build the system your water actually needs.
Serving our communities since 1967
Symptoms overlap and looks can mislead. A water test confirms which systems your home needs — and which it doesn’t.
Schedule a water test- Orange or brown stainsIron & dissolved metalsFerronX Iron System
- A rotten-egg smell at the tapHydrogen sulfideInjection + CataPure Carbon
- Grit, cloudy water, clogged aeratorsSand, silt & sedimentAlluvium Sediment System
- Spots, scale, soap that won’t latherHardness mineralsWater softener
- Chlorine taste on city waterChlorine & chloramineCityLux
- A positive bacteria testPossible contaminationLuminor UV or chlorine injection
THE CHATFIELD WATER SYSTEMS LINE
One System per Problem.
Combined When You Need More.
Named systems, each built for a water issue common to our region’s wells and municipal supplies. Testing tells us which ones your home needs.
- WATER SOFTENERS
Water softeners
Hardness minerals out before they reach a faucet: no spots, scale, or stiff laundry.
EXPLORE - FERRONX IRON SYSTEM
Iron & metal removal
Stops the red, orange, and brown staining from iron and dissolved metals at the point of entry.
EXPLORE - INJECTION + CATAPURE CARBON
Sulfur & odor removal
Chlorine or peroxide injection oxidizes hydrogen sulfide; carbon filtration takes the smell out of every tap.
EXPLORE - ALLUVIUM SEDIMENT SYSTEM
Sediment filtration
Whole-home particle filtration for the sand, silt, and clay that clogs aerators and wears out appliances.
EXPLORE - LUMINOR UV · CHLORINE INJECTION
Water sanitation
Chemical-free UV, or chlorine injection with retention, when a lab test finds bacteria.
EXPLORE - CITYLUX
Chlorine removal
For homes on municipal water: chlorine, chloramine, and their byproducts out of the whole supply.
EXPLORE - WHOLE-HOUSE FILTRATION
Water filtration systems
Iron, sulfur, and manganese filtration for the whole house, and how the systems work together.
EXPLORE - REVERSE OSMOSIS
Reverse osmosis
Drinking-water treatment at the sink, paired with whole-home systems when your test calls for it.
EXPLORE - SERVICE & CHECKUPS
Softener service & repair
Salt, settings, and an annual inspection to keep a softener running efficiently.
EXPLORE
MORE THAN ONE PROBLEM
Built for Your Water,
Not Someone Else’s.
Iron and sulfur together, sediment with bacteria, hardness on top of everything: many wells here have overlapping issues, and a single-purpose filter fixes part of it. We design the sequence from your full test panel, and you see exactly which systems we’re recommending and why. Custom systems also address VOCs, PFAS, and arsenic.
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Full test panel
Iron, sulfur, bacteria, hardness, pH, sediment, and other contaminants — on-site or through a certified lab.
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Equipment in the right order
Hardness, iron, hydrogen sulfide, sediment, and bacteria are separate problems with separate equipment, arranged so each piece can do its job.
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Sized to your home
Available space, existing plumbing, and electrical access are measured in your basement, crawl space, or utility room before anything is quoted.
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Verified before we leave
Standard combinations often install the same day; multi-system setups are typically scheduled within a few days. Every system is checked before we go.
WATER TREATMENT SERVICES
Cleaner, Safer Water for Western Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio.
Chatfield Water Systems delivers water treatment to residents and businesses across Western Pennsylvania and Northeastern Ohio, on private wells and municipal supplies alike. The goal is simple: water that is safe, clean, and reliable at every tap, chosen from what a test finds rather than from a package.
What professional treatment changes
- Extended appliance lifespan. Softened and treated water reduces mineral buildup, enhancing the efficiency and longevity of water-using appliances.
- Improved skin and hair health. Soft water is gentler on your skin and hair, leading to a more pleasant bathing experience.
- Spotless dishes and laundry. Treated water prevents spots on dishes and ensures cleaner, brighter laundry.
- Cost savings. Efficient water treatment systems reduce soap and detergent usage, leading to financial savings over time.
Same-day installation, when it fits
For many common issues, including softeners and standard filtration, the system rides on the service vehicle, so testing, diagnosis, and installation can happen on the same visit. More complex setups are scheduled as a follow-up.
TREATMENT BY COUNTY
Your County’s Water,
and What It Tends to Need.
Each of our ten counties has a public groundwater record. Its page walks through that record, the treatment it points to, and the office that serves it.
SERVICE, COSTS & SPECIAL CASES
Six More Pages
on Treatment.
Repair for the softener you have, what the systems cost, and two treatments for particular water.
HOW WE WORK
Test First.
Then Tailor the System.
One concern or a combination — your water results and your home’s setup guide the recommendation.
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Test
On-site or through a certified lab, so the recommendation starts from what is actually in your water.
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Assess your space
Basement, crawl space, or utility room: we check the installation area so the system fits your setup.
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Review & quote
Your results and the space assessment, explained, with a straightforward quote for the right configuration.
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Install
Common systems are stocked on our trucks for same-day installation. More complex setups get a scheduled follow-up visit.
A LITTLE CLARITY
Good Questions.
Straight Answers.
You don’t have to know where the problem starts. That’s what the test is for.
Talk with the Chatfield team.
(724) 588-2652How do I know if my home needs a water treatment system?
Common signs include stains on sinks or fixtures, cloudy or foul-tasting water, mineral buildup, or dry skin after washing. These symptoms often indicate issues like hard water, iron, sulfur, or bacteria contamination. Chatfield Drilling’s certified technicians can perform a comprehensive water test to identify the exact cause and recommend a customized filtration or softening system to improve your home’s water quality.
What types of water treatment systems does Chatfield Drilling install?
We offer a full range of custom water treatment solutions for both city and well water across Pennsylvania and Ohio. Our systems include water softeners, iron filters, reverse osmosis systems, and UV purification units—each designed to address specific contaminants. Chatfield Drilling tailors every installation to meet your water quality needs, ensuring safe, clean, and great-tasting water for your family.
Do I need both a softener and other treatment?
Sometimes. Hardness, iron, hydrogen sulfide, sediment, and bacteria are separate problems addressed by different equipment. A household may need one system or several, installed in a particular order. Testing establishes which apply, and a space assessment determines how they can be configured in your home.
Is a whole house water filtration system worth it for well water?
That depends on what your water test shows and what the household wants to change. A whole-home system treats water at the point of entry, so every faucet, shower, toilet, and appliance receives treated water. That matters when a problem shows up as staining, odor, or appliance wear throughout the house rather than at a single tap. If a concern is limited to drinking water at one sink, a different approach may fit better.
How much does a well water treatment system cost?
Cost depends on what testing finds, how many issues need addressing, the configuration required, and your home’s plumbing and installation area. Chatfield does not quote a system before testing your water and assessing the space, because a figure given without those steps is a guess. Call (724) 588-2652 to schedule a water test and receive a clear quote based on your results.
Do I really need a reverse osmosis system with well water?
Not every private well needs one. Reverse osmosis is one of several high-performance options Chatfield uses, and it suits certain contaminants and certain goals, particularly for drinking water. Whether it belongs in your system, and whether it should be paired with whole-home treatment, depends on your test results rather than on a general recommendation.
A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE GOES A LONG WAY
Know Your Water.
WATER TESTINGWater testing, explained.
What a test measures, what the results mean, and what happens next.
WATER PROBLEMSBacteria in your water?
What a positive coliform result means, how bacteria get into a well, and why shocking the well isn’t the long-term fix.
WATER PROBLEMSPFAS, VOCs, and arsenic.
The contaminants a custom system is built for, and how testing establishes which apply to your property.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Start with a
Water Test.
Not sure what’s in your water? Tell us what you’re noticing. We’ll test it, walk you through the results, and recommend the system your home actually needs.