Utility
Potential Effects: Cancer
EWG’s Health Guideline
Common Solutions
Activated Carbon Filtration
Reverse Osmosis Filtration
Potential Effects: Cancer
EWG’s Health Guideline
Common Solutions
Activated Carbon Filtration
Reverse Osmosis Filtration
Potential Effects: Cancer
EWG’s Health Guideline
Common Solutions
Reverse Osmosis Filtration
Ion Exchange Filtration
Potential Effects: None Listed
EWG’s Health Guideline
Common Solutions
Activated Carbon Filtration
Reverse Osmosis Filtration
Potential Effects: Cancer
EWG’s Health Guideline
Common Solutions
Activated Carbon Filtration
Reverse Osmosis Filtration
Potential Effects: Cancer
EWG’s Health Guideline
Common Solutions
Activated Carbon Filtration
Reverse Osmosis Filtration
Potential Effects: Cancer
EWG’s Health Guideline
Common Solutions
Activated Carbon Filtration
Reverse Osmosis Filtration
Potential Effects: Cancer
EWG’s Health Guideline
Common Solutions
Activated Carbon Filtration
Reverse Osmosis Filtration
Potential Effects: Cancer
EWG’s Health Guideline
Common Solutions
Activated Carbon Filtration
Reverse Osmosis Filtration
Potential Effects: Cancer
EWG’s Health Guideline
Common Solutions
Activated Carbon Filtration
Reverse Osmosis Filtration
Brentwood pulls from the Cumberland River system. It buys its water wholesale, roughly three-quarters from Harpeth Valley Utility District and the rest from Metro Water Services in Nashville.
Yes. Brentwood’s water runs moderately hard due to the Nashville Basin limestone underneath it. Our free in-home water test will give you a better idea of your home’s specific hardness level.
Most likely, yes. At the hardness levels reported here, scale buildup, spotty glassware, and worn-out appliances are common. We’ll test your water and walk you through the data. No pressure, just answers.
Brentwood’s systems meet EPA and TDEC standards and publish yearly water quality reports. BUT even if it’s technically safe to drink, there can still be harmful chemicals present that go beyond recommended health guidelines. This is where a whole-home filter comes in. We’ll help you find the best solution for your home’s needs.
In Brentwood, homes are almost entirely on municipal water. But the rural stretches around them, out toward Leiper’s Fork, Arrington, and College Grove, have plenty of private wells. Well owners look after their own water and often need softening plus iron, sulfur, sediment, and bacteria treatment. We offer free quality tests and have solutions for wells, too.
Limescale, the calcium and magnesium left behind when hard water evaporates or heats. It piles up fast in water heaters, dishwashers, and on fixtures. A whole-home softener keeps limescale at bay.
At Family Water Treatment, filtration solutions typically range from $3,000-$7,000 depending on your home’s needs and recommended system.
On top of our free in-home water tests, we offer a range of system solutions from:

Your water does a lot around the house.
Start with a free in-home water test.
Filtration solutions typically range from $3,000-$7,000 depending on your home’s needs and recommended system.
EWG’s drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO).
For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (April 2024 – June 2024), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

Family Water Treatment is a local business that is independently owned and operated in Middle Tennessee. Why does this matter? Our roots are here. We’ve grown up here. Our children have grown up here. Our grandchildren are growing up here. Over the years, we have all had the opportunity to create amazing relationships with our customers, and that is because our service is more personal.
With three generations serving in the water treatment business, we have seen it all! We are uniquely qualified to handle any and all of your water treatment needs. From treating well water and city water to handling commercial applications, we’ve got you covered.