Summer Water Quality Tips for Fort Wayne, IN Homes

As temperatures rise in Fort Wayne, so does the importance of maintaining clean, safe water in your home. From backyard barbecues to long showers and increased outdoor use, summer puts more demand on your water supply. At Korte Does It All, we’re here to help you ensure your water quality is healthy, reliable, and summer-ready.

Whether you rely on city water or a private well, these summer water quality tips will help you stay safe and refreshed all season long.

1. Schedule a Home Water Quality Test

Heavy summer use, combined with storm runoff and aging infrastructure, can introduce contaminants like sediment, chlorine, bacteria, and hard water minerals into your water.

What a water test can detect:

• Hard water (calcium & magnesium)
• Chlorine levels
• Iron, lead, or copper
• Bacteria or microbial contaminants
• pH imbalance

🧪 Tip: Korte Does It All offers fast, accurate water testing in Fort Wayne and can recommend treatment options specific to your results.

2. Install a Whole-Home Water Filtration System

If your tap water tastes or smells off—or you’re seeing buildup on faucets—it’s time to upgrade your filtration.

Why it matters:

• Filters out chemicals and sediment
• Delivers better-tasting water
• Protects plumbing and appliances

🔧 We proudly install WaterTech Filtration Systems, including the Reionator Pro®—a leading whole-home solution that softens and purifies your water in one advanced system. It removes contaminants like chlorine, nitrates, heavy metals, and more—without the slippery feel of traditional softeners.

3. Tackle Hard Water with a Water Softener

Fort Wayne-area water tends to be moderately hard, which can:

• Dry out skin and hair
• Cause scale buildup in pipes and appliances
• Make laundry stiff and dingy

Installing a WaterTech water softener system can resolve these issues while providing cleaner, softer water for your entire home. Our team can evaluate your water and recommend the best-fit solution.

4. Flush Outdoor Faucets and Hose Bibs

Before ramping up outdoor use, flush your hose bibs to remove stagnant or debris-laden water from the lines.

• Remove hoses
• Run water for 1–2 minutes
• Check for leaks or discoloration

If you notice a drop in pressure or foul smells, we can inspect your outdoor plumbing for buildup or damage.

5. Use Point-of-Use Filtration for Drinking Water

For families concerned about drinking water safety, point-of-use filtration systems like reverse osmosis (RO) are an excellent addition. These systems remove:

• Lead
• Pesticides
• Pharmaceuticals
• Bacteria and viruses

Korte Does It All offers RO systems that complement your whole-home WaterTech filtration, giving your family added peace of mind.

6. Maintain Your Water Heater

Summer is a great time to inspect and flush your water heater. Sediment buildup from hard water can:

• Lower efficiency
• Cause odd smells
• Lead to early failure

We offer water heater maintenance services across Fort Wayne to keep your system running efficiently all year long.

Why Fort Wayne Homeowners Trust Korte Does It All

When it comes to water quality, Korte Does It All is the trusted name for reliable plumbing and water treatment services in Fort Wayne, IN.

We offer:

• Professional water testing
• WaterTech Filtration Systems
• Water softener installation
• RO and whole-home filtration
• Well water treatment
• Water heater service

Get Summer-Ready Water with Korte Does It All

Stay safe and refreshed this summer with clean, high-quality water in every tap. Whether you need testing, treatment, or expert advice, Korte Does It All and WaterTech Filtration Systems have you covered.

📞 Call now to schedule your water quality consultation (260) 493-2596.