Water Testing in Chicago

Know what comes out of your tap before you buy anything.

In Chicago, Lake Michigan water is treated at the plant, then travels through city mains and your own pipes. A free water test shows what reaches your glass.

We provide free water testing in Chicago for homes, apartments, and businesses. A local technician comes to your address and tests the water at your tap.

You see the results during the visit. As a local water testing service, we show you the numbers before we recommend anything.

What a Free Water Test Gives You

Real Numbers From Your Tap

The test uses water from your own faucet. You see what your pipes deliver, not a citywide average.

Five Key Readings

We check lead, TDS, pH, hardness, and chlorine. Together they show taste, safety, and scale risk.

Results Explained On-Site

Our technician explains each reading in plain words. You can ask questions while the meter is still in the glass.

No Pressure to Buy

If your water tests clean, we tell you. A test is information, not a sales pitch.

How Water Testing in Chicago Works

What a Home Water Test Checks at Your Chicago Tap

Water testing in Chicago checks what your tap water carries after it leaves the treatment plant. A home test gives quick readings at your faucet. It covers five key points:

Lead – from older service lines, solder, and fixtures
TDS – total dissolved solids, the overall mineral and solids load
pH – how acidic or alkaline your water is
Hardness – calcium and magnesium that leave scale
Chlorine – the disinfectant that affects taste and smell

Older homes in Jefferson Park and Norwood Park often have aging pipes, so results can differ from house to house.

Signs Your Water Needs a Test

A chlorine taste, white scale on faucets, spots on dishes, cloudy water, or a metallic taste are all reasons to test.

Chicago water is moderately hard, about 7.6 to 8.8 grains per gallon. A test shows how much of that reaches your fixtures.

Well Water Needs Its Own Testing Plan

Homes on private wells in the suburbs do not get city treatment. Well water can carry iron, hardness, and bacteria.

We test the basics on-site and tell you when a certified lab test for bacteria and nitrate is the right next step.

Turning Test Results Into the Right Treatment

Your results point to the right fix. Lead or high TDS points to reverse osmosis at the kitchen tap. Chlorine and sediment point to whole-home purification.

Hard water points to a water softener. We re-test after every installation.

Clear water is not always clean water. A test shows what your eyes cannot.

Getting a Free Water Test at Your Chicago Address

One Visit, Results on the Spot

Book Your Visit

Call (312) 889-8888 or book online. We schedule a time that works for you, at home or at your business.

We Test Your Tap

Our technician draws water from your kitchen tap and tests lead, TDS, pH, hardness, and chlorine.

We Explain Every Number

You get the readings on the spot. If your water tests clean, we tell you and leave it there.

In-Home Screening and Certified Lab Tests Do Different Jobs

Fast In-Home Screening

An in-home test gives fast, practical readings. It shows what your tap delivers today and what to fix first.

When a Certified Lab Fits

For official paperwork, such as a home sale, or for bacteria in well water, a state-certified lab is the right tool. We tell you when you need one.

Retesting After Installation

After we install a system, we test the output water. You can compare it with your first result.

Records You Can Keep

We note TDS and pH at every service visit. You get a simple history of your water quality over time.

Why Chicago Homeowners Test With ProEcoLife

A local team that tests your water, explains the results, and only recommends what you need.

What Our Customers Say

    
 
 
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   Damian Kluk 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Pro Eco performed water testing and a well-water bacteria disinfection service at my home. They clearly explained what to expect throughout the process and were very communicative from start to finish. Their team was knowledgeable about water systems and to answer my questions. I had a very positive experience with this company. I will be calling them next year for another service.
  
 
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   elzbieta bednarz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional, friendly, great service, perfect water.Thank you.
  
 
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   Tomek Lasota 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been using ProEcoLife for at least 14 years. Back when we were still living in Des Plaines, we installed our first RO Water Filtration system with Karol Dołęga. We used this water for many years, and later when we moved to Mount Prospect, Pro Eco Life uninstalled, stored, and installed the system in our new home.
This is a company you can truly rely on. They remember on their own when the filters need to be replaced. They haven't disappeared from the market after all these years, and most importantly, they have truly great water.
People who come to our home ask where we get such good water. ProEcoLife water flows from every faucet, filtered through a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration system designed and installed by ProEcoLife. That system produces water that is, first and foremost, healthy.
LOVE IT!
Recommended from the bottom of my heart to everybody!
  
 
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   Jakub Ligeza 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. At Anchor Express Inc., we used to spend thousands of dollars every year on bottled drinking water for our office. Aside from the cost, we were increasingly concerned about the amount of plastic waste and the potential health concerns associated with storing and consuming water from plastic bottles.

PRO ECO LIFE came in, analyzed our needs, and installed a commercial drinking water filtration system for our office. The difference has been outstanding. We now have a constant supply of clean, great-tasting drinking water for our employees without the need to purchase, store, or dispose of bottled water.

What we appreciate most is their ongoing service. Every six months, their team returns to replace filters, inspect the system, and perform preventative maintenance, ensuring everything continues to operate at peak performance.

The investment has been worth every penny. Not only are we saving money, but we have eliminated our dependence on bottled water and significantly reduced our plastic consumption. Our employees enjoy high-quality filtered water every day, and we have peace of mind knowing the system is professionally maintained.

PRO ECO LIFE has been knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend them to any business or homeowner looking for a long-term water quality solution.
  
 
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   Jakub Lgz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been a customer of PROECOLIFE for over 7 years, and I can honestly say they are one of the best service companies I have ever worked with.

My home is supplied by a private well with extremely challenging water conditions. The raw water contained high iron levels, arsenic, heavy metals, dissolved solids, and other contaminants. Drinking the water directly from the well was simply not an option.

The team at PROECOLIFE thoroughly analyzed my water and designed a complete treatment system tailored specifically to my property. They installed a comprehensive solution including sediment filtration, arsenic removal, iron removal, water softening, whole-house reverse osmosis, UV sterilization, pH correction, a booster pump system, and a dedicated drinking water RO system in the kitchen.

The results have been nothing short of incredible. After installation, I had my water independently tested by a private laboratory. The lab technicians told me they rarely see drinking water this clean and this pure. My whole-house RO system consistently produces approximately 4 ppm TDS water, while my kitchen drinking water system produces approximately 1–2 ppm TDS water. The quality is outstanding.

What truly separates PROECOLIFE from other companies is their customer service. Karol, Maciej, and Konrad are top-quality professionals who genuinely care about their customers and take pride in their work. Mrs. Sylwia in customer service is always professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with.

Over the last seven years, whenever there was an issue or downtime, PROECOLIFE responded immediately. In many cases, they had a technician at my house within 30 minutes to diagnose and resolve the problem. That level of support is almost unheard of today.

Thanks to PROECOLIFE, my family has clean, safe, healthy drinking water every day. Their technical knowledge, professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to customer satisfaction are second to none.

I would recommend PROECOLIFE without hesitation to anyone looking for water treatment, filtration, reverse osmosis, arsenic removal, or well water solutions.

Thank you to the entire PROECOLIFE team for your outstanding work and continued support over the years!
  
 
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   Pawel Wiktorko 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Zainwestowałem w system ProEcoLife (filtr na cały dom + RO w kuchni) i jestem w 100% zadowolony. Woda smakuje świetnie, a instalacja działa bez zarzutu. Chciałbym jednak szczególnie wyróżnić obsługę klienta. W trakcie codziennego użytkowania, gdy tylko potrzebowałem wsparcia, szybkiej porady lub miałem jakiekolwiek pytania techniczne, firma stawała na wysokości zadania. Pełen profesjonalizm i dbałość o klienta na każdym etapie. Gorąco polecam!
  
 
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   Wesley Rakowski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just swapped out our old water filter for the PEL75. It actually makes a noticeable difference in how our tap water tastes, and it’s great for brewing coffee or tea without that weird chlorine aftertaste. Professionally installed, very friendly and knowledgeable service. Definitely recommend & worth it.
  
 
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   Anna Baranski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bardzo profesjonalna  obsługa klienta
Od ponad dziesięciu lat posiadamy system filtrujący firmy Proecolife
Nigdy nie mieliśmy najmniejszych problemów z tym systemem.
Obsługa serwisowa i wymiana filtrów za każdym razem przeprowadzana jest bardzo sprawnie , szybko i bez jakichkolwiek niedogodności wobec klienta.
Bardzo polecam firmę Proecolife
  
 
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   Edyta Ksiag 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We absolutely love our new water system from PROECOLIFE! We now have it in our home and both of our offices, and it has been amazing. The water tastes great, and we are saving so much money by no longer buying plastic water bottles. Their customer service has also been excellent, the owner truly cares and wants to make sure customers are happy, which we really appreciate. Highly recommend!

Water Testing FAQs for Chicago Homeowners

Is water testing in Chicago really free?

Yes. The in-home water test at your Chicago address is free, and there is no obligation to buy anything.

What do you test for?

We test lead, TDS, pH, hardness, and chlorine at your tap. Well water gets extra checks for iron and hardness.

How long does a home water test take?

The test is done during one visit. You get the readings on the spot, and we explain each number.

Is Chicago tap water hard?

Yes, it is moderately hard. Chicago water runs about 7.6 to 8.8 grains per gallon, according to the city.

Should I use a certified lab instead?

Use a certified lab for official paperwork or for bacteria in well water. For everyday questions about your tap, an in-home test is fast and practical.

Will you push me to buy a system?

No. If your water tests clean, we tell you. We only recommend a system when the test shows a need.

How often should I test my water?

Test when taste, smell, or color changes, after plumbing work, or once a year on a private well.

Do you test water for businesses?

Yes. We test water in offices, restaurants, and other businesses across Chicago.

Water Testing – Available Across Chicago Through ProEcoLife

From Edgewater to Beverly, we test the water at your tap.

Our office is at 7109 W Higgins Ave on the Northwest Side. We have tested water and installed purification systems in Chicago since 2014.

Call (312) 889-8888 or book your free water test online. Worried about lead? See our lead removal page. Already have a system? Ask about filter replacement.