Access to clean and safe water is essential for the health and well-being of any community. Ahoy Plumbing, a trusted provider of plumbing services in Howard County, Maryland, offers comprehensive water treatment solutions to address a wide range of water quality concerns. From filtration to purification systems, Ahoy Plumbing's expertise ensures that residents and businesses have access to clean and safe water for various purposes. This article explores the importance of water treatment, highlights Ahoy Plumbing's specialized solutions, and outlines the benefits they bring to the community.
The Importance of Water Treatment:
1. **Removal of Contaminants**: Water from natural sources or municipal supplies may contain various contaminants, including bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and minerals. Water treatment processes effectively remove or reduce these contaminants, ensuring that the water is safe for consumption and other uses.
2. **Improvement of Taste and Odor**: Some impurities in water can affect its taste and odor, making it less appealing for drinking or cooking. Water treatment helps improve the taste and odor of water, enhancing its overall quality and making it more enjoyable to consume.
3. **Protection of Plumbing Infrastructure**: Hard water, which contains excessive minerals like calcium and magnesium, can lead to limescale buildup in plumbing fixtures and appliances. Water treatment systems can help soften water, protecting plumbing infrastructure from damage and extending its lifespan.
4. **Health Benefits**: Clean and safe water is essential for maintaining good health. Water treatment reduces the risk of waterborne illnesses caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants, safeguarding the health of individuals and families.
Ahoy Plumbing's Water Treatment Solutions:
1. **Water Filtration Systems**: Ahoy Plumbing offers a variety of water filtration systems designed to remove specific contaminants from water. These systems can target impurities such as sediment, chlorine, lead, and other harmful substances, ensuring that the water is safe and clean for consumption.
2. **Water Softeners**: Hard water can cause issues such as dry skin, soap scum buildup, and reduced efficiency of water-using appliances. Ahoy Plumbing provides water softening solutions that effectively remove minerals from water, addressing these problems and improving water quality.
3. **Reverse Osmosis Systems**: For comprehensive purification, Ahoy Plumbing offers reverse osmosis systems that utilize a multi-stage filtration process to remove contaminants, impurities, and odors from water. This advanced technology ensures the highest level of water purity for drinking and cooking.
4. **UV Disinfection Systems**: To eliminate bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms from water, especially in wells, Ahoy Plumbing installs UV disinfection systems. These systems use ultraviolet light to destroy harmful pathogens, providing an additional layer of protection for water quality.
Benefits to the Community:
1. **Healthier Lifestyle**: With Ahoy Plumbing's water treatment solutions, residents can enjoy clean and safe water, promoting better health and well-being for themselves and their families.
2. **Environmental Sustainability**: By investing in water treatment, individuals contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing the consumption of bottled water and minimizing the environmental impact of water pollution.
3. **Preservation of Plumbing Infrastructure**: Water treatment helps protect plumbing infrastructure from damage caused by impurities, leading to cost savings on repairs and maintenance over time including laundry and dishes being affected by untreated water.
Ahoy Plumbing's expertise in water treatment solutions plays a vital role in ensuring clean and safe water for residents and businesses in Howard County, Maryland. From filtration to purification systems, their comprehensive approach addresses various water quality concerns, promoting better health, environmental sustainability, and the preservation of plumbing infrastructure. With Ahoy Plumbing's specialized solutions, the community can enjoy the benefits of clean and safe water for various purposes, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable future.
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- We have used Ahoy Plumbing in the past and they are alway great both in service and price. They are our go to plumber. And anyone that we recommend them feel the same way.Frans D.10/28/2024I have used Ahoy Plumbing twice now. One small job, one large. Each time George has been quick to respond, on time, and professional. I recommend Ahoy Plumbing.Barbara P.10/25/2024After my plumber, plus tried to rip me off with a very high estimate for a very simple job. I was able to get in touch with ahoy plumbing who came the same day and did the job in 45... read moreAfter my plumber, plus tried to rip me off with a very high estimate for a very simple job. I was able to get in touch with ahoy plumbing who came the same day and did the job in 45 minutes for a reasonable price. I am surprised that my plumber plus is recommended by your service read lessGreg D.10/23/2024
- If you have plumbing needs, I urge you to give Ahoy Plumbing a call. I have used Ahoy several times now, and each time George has proven to be knowledgeable, capable, courteous and totally honest. People with those traits are... read moreIf you have plumbing needs, I urge you to give Ahoy Plumbing a call. I have used Ahoy several times now, and each time George has proven to be knowledgeable, capable, courteous and totally honest. People with those traits are extremely hard to find these days. read lessmarsha h.10/15/2024Great, fast and clean service. Nicely explains in walkthrough on what's needed/what should or shouldn't get done.Justin-Alyssa C.10/14/2024Great customer service and a top of the line professional. Was very transparent in what he needed to do and did it in a very timely manner. Communicates extremely well and he takes a lot of pride in his work.... read moreGreat customer service and a top of the line professional. Was very transparent in what he needed to do and did it in a very timely manner. Communicates extremely well and he takes a lot of pride in his work. Would recommend to anyone for any job big or small. read lessDavid V.7/30/2024
- These guys were awesome! Reasonable prices and extremely helpful. They did an outstanding job and I'll be calling them if I have any plumbing issues in the future.T.N. T.7/18/2024I have encountered many AC companies and technicians in my line of work managing multiple properties and no one comes close to your technician, Chris. He is honest, incredibly informative and has the ability to explain everything in a way... read moreI have encountered many AC companies and technicians in my line of work managing multiple properties and no one comes close to your technician, Chris. He is honest, incredibly informative and has the ability to explain everything in a way we can all understand and for that I am incredibly grateful. I met Chris at his last company and because of all of my positive experiences with Chris, I followed him to Ahoy so you have a new customer thanks to how wonderful he is! read lessAriel S.3/31/2024Wow! Just wow! George was highly recommended to us from a friend who has used him many times. We called George on a Friday evening desperate for help and he was out to us by the next morning. He was... read moreWow! Just wow! George was highly recommended to us from a friend who has used him many times. We called George on a Friday evening desperate for help and he was out to us by the next morning. He was prompt (arriving before his expected time, actually) and very fair with his prices. George is professional and works extremely fast — he had our old sump pump out and new one set up in less than 2 hours! He truly saved the day — we will be singing his praises to friends, family, & neighbors! Thank you, Ahoy Plumbing! read lessHolly C.3/08/2024
- Ahoy Plumbing is the best plumber we’ve ever had. Period. They just did our water heater installation, and other assorted plumbing tasks around the house, and did everything expertly. They care about getting the job done right, they’re extremely knowledgeable,... read moreAhoy Plumbing is the best plumber we’ve ever had. Period. They just did our water heater installation, and other assorted plumbing tasks around the house, and did everything expertly. They care about getting the job done right, they’re extremely knowledgeable, and care about what they do. Very reasonable price, very helpful in providing info and answering all our questions. They went above and beyond with part ordering, with telling me what we needed and didn’t need, offering excellent suggestions, and never trying to oversell. And really friendly, good people!! If any of you have dealt with plumbers, that come in with estimates and then try to bilk you for more later and/or aren’t very friendly and/or didn’t do a great job, may have messed something up… then DO NOT HESITATE to contact Ahoy Plumbing. They’re EXCELLENT, believe the reviews, you will NOT be disappointed, I’m so happy to have finally found an honest, knowledgeable, and well respected plumber for all of our plumbing needs at the house! Thanks, Ahoy Plumbing!! read lessPaul K.2/10/2024Professional, prompt and pleasant. We contacted Ahoy! for service at our home in Glen Burnie. Our water bill was sky high so we needed a licensed plumber to find the source of the leak and repair it. The work was... read moreProfessional, prompt and pleasant. We contacted Ahoy! for service at our home in Glen Burnie. Our water bill was sky high so we needed a licensed plumber to find the source of the leak and repair it. The work was done promptly. George was extremely professional and pleasant to deal with from start to finish. We are very happy with the work and highly recommend this wonderful small, locally owned and operated business. read lessMarie T.12/23/2023
- We had a positive reccomendation about George and Ahoy and subsequently had an emergency on a Saturday afternoon. George responded and quickly was able to get to our home, assess the problem, get the materials and make the repair. He... read moreWe had a positive reccomendation about George and Ahoy and subsequently had an emergency on a Saturday afternoon. George responded and quickly was able to get to our home, assess the problem, get the materials and make the repair. He also did some water testing and made some suggestions. He did not attempt to upsell us, but told us how to get maximum life and results from our existing water treatment system. Excellent professional contact, happy and thankful for the service. read lesslaura t.10/08/2023I am new to the area and found myself with a nasty looking leak coming from my basement ceiling. I called a couple of places and Ahoy not only got back to me quickly, but they were able to squeeze... read moreI am new to the area and found myself with a nasty looking leak coming from my basement ceiling. I called a couple of places and Ahoy not only got back to me quickly, but they were able to squeeze me in between their existing appointments and come patch the leak up so there wouldn't be any further damage. They were very professional, so helpful (and reasonably priced ) They are going to come back in a week to do the full fix, but I'm so grateful that they responded so quickly, and were able to squeeze me in and got things patched up! I cannot recommend them highly enough! read lessGeorges S.8/14/2023
- George was very professional and fixed my issue, all while delivering a great price! I highly recommend and will definitely use his service again in the future.Tim P.5/27/2023The initial contact the company was very friendly by voice and text. An earlier competitor I called only did email and phone no text. And quotes were very high from first place I called. Ahoy Plumbing was prompt, identified and... read moreThe initial contact the company was very friendly by voice and text. An earlier competitor I called only did email and phone no text. And quotes were very high from first place I called. Ahoy Plumbing was prompt, identified and explained some issues we had not noticed, and took care of a dozen repairs and replacements on a 20 year old house (we bought and just moved into the house 3 weeks ago). Explained how to use our water softener as a bonus. George and his helper wore plastic booties to protect our floor. George is a master plumber with great attention to detail, and very careful to triple checks all his work, and gave us excellent part recommendations and used parts where some might replace a whole fixture. I cannot say in my 40 years of hiring plumbers did I ever find one this good and friendly and affordable. I will be using Ahoy Plumbing for any future work. Thanks so much for a great first experience. Recommended!!!! read lessCharles C.3/24/2023
- We recently had a plumbing issue which needed to be addressed, but was not urgent. George at Ahoy Plumbing was communicative, timely, and efficient! The quality of work was TOP NOTCH and pricing was fair. Would absolutely recommend!Klee B.2/15/2023Ahoy Plumbing responded quickly to my call and accommodated my schedule to get the work completed in the timeframe I needed. George was friendly and easy to talk to. He communicated with me and showed me things throughout the entire... read moreAhoy Plumbing responded quickly to my call and accommodated my schedule to get the work completed in the timeframe I needed. George was friendly and easy to talk to. He communicated with me and showed me things throughout the entire job. You can tell he is well experienced. I would highly recommend this company. read lessTeresa H.1/28/2023
- Positive: Professionalism , Punctuality , Quality , Responsiveness , Value Excellent work done in timely manner, professional and experienced. Will definitely use Ahoy Plumbing in the futureGretchen W.10/12/2022Excellent work done in timely manner, professional and experienced. Will definitely use Ahoy Plumbing in the futureGretchen W.10/06/2022What a great guy!! I am definitely going to keep this company bookmarked for future needs. Last night we had an active ceiling leak for 1 hour. I called them this morning since it seemed to be... read moreWhat a great guy!! I am definitely going to keep this company bookmarked for future needs. Last night we had an active ceiling leak for 1 hour. I called them this morning since it seemed to be a time critical situation. George rearranged his schedule in order to see us fast. They came over, talked through everything that happened, and provided a clear description as to what was going on. Very knowledgeable about the water sources and structure. He also wrote up a report on-site. Thank you so much, you really saved our day!!! read lessEmi D.9/16/2022
- We were referred to George at Ahoy Plumbing to fix our broken kitchen faucet and leaky bathroom plumbing after another local plumber was unresponsive. Ahoy Plumbing turned out to be a great find for our plumbing needs. George responded promptly... read moreWe were referred to George at Ahoy Plumbing to fix our broken kitchen faucet and leaky bathroom plumbing after another local plumber was unresponsive. Ahoy Plumbing turned out to be a great find for our plumbing needs. George responded promptly to our inquiry (within 20 minutes) and was always super professional. He set up a time frame for the estimate, contacted us to let us know he was on his way, showed up on time, and then performed the kitchen job that same day. The following week he returned to fix our bathroom plumbing, which was a more involved job. He quickly evaluated the situation, provided reasonably priced options and never tried to upsell us or suggest fixes we didn’t need. There were no surprises, either. I was really impressed with George’s pleasant demeanor, his ability as a master plumber, and the care he took in respecting our home – he and his apprentice cleaned up after themselves as well! George made sure we were engaged with all decisions and explained everything he and his apprentice were doing. Ahoy’s pricing is fair for our area, and they did an excellent job. George’s customer service skills are outstanding – I felt we were treated honestly and with integrity. We are so happy that we now have a plumber we can trust for any future issues. Recommended wholeheartedly! read lessAndrea K.9/07/2022If you need your plumbing fixed it's expensive. I always look on Yelp for honest reviews. My 35 year old condo needed 2 shower controls fixed and the guts of 2 toilet tanks replaced. The estimate was free, he arrived... read moreIf you need your plumbing fixed it's expensive. I always look on Yelp for honest reviews. My 35 year old condo needed 2 shower controls fixed and the guts of 2 toilet tanks replaced. The estimate was free, he arrived with all materials and the work was done in 3 hours. He and his apprentice wore booties and were neat and professional. Well worth the money. read lessRoger G.8/19/2022George was quick to respond and provided me a fair estimate on repairing and updating my sump pump system. Because of his knowledge, personality and honesty, I hired him for the job and am very satisfied with his work.... read moreGeorge was quick to respond and provided me a fair estimate on repairing and updating my sump pump system. Because of his knowledge, personality and honesty, I hired him for the job and am very satisfied with his work. It was a big job that required a lot of outdoor digging. His crew began and finished on time and left my home and yard clean. He explained everything that he performed and was attentive to detail. I now have a working and reliable sump pump system that pumps and drains properly, and I expect it to worry-free for a long time. I highly recommend Ahoy Plumbing for any of your plumbing needs. read lessPonny6/30/2022
- Work was quick and efficient and was priced very reasonably. Have had no issues with their work at all!Tylor A.6/06/2022George helped us with our sump pump. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend him to anyone who needs a master plumber Update 2021: Had another great experience with Ahoy plumbing to clean our tankless water heater. Update 2022: Another great... read moreGeorge helped us with our sump pump. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend him to anyone who needs a master plumber Update 2021: Had another great experience with Ahoy plumbing to clean our tankless water heater. Update 2022: Another great experience. George was on time and very respectful of our home. Cleaned our tankless water heater and did our backflow testing for Anne Arundel County. read lessJohn B.6/04/2022
- It was great to work with George from Ahoy Plumbing. He responded quickly and was able to fix (replace) our sump pump the next day, saving us from another flooded basement that evening. He confidently answered all questions and got... read moreIt was great to work with George from Ahoy Plumbing. He responded quickly and was able to fix (replace) our sump pump the next day, saving us from another flooded basement that evening. He confidently answered all questions and got the work done without issues. We received warranty issue for the sump and a thorough description of everything that was done. Nice electronic payment/invoice system. read lessCrystal M.4/15/2022
- Had an issue with my water heater. George immediately responded and set up an appointment the next day. He was punctual, professional, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this company!Nat L.12/04/2021Ahoy Plumbing was a lifesaver. They responded immediately and were able to come out on short notice to repair the drainage system under our kitchen sink. The pricing was affordable and upfront with no surprises. I would highly recommend using... read moreAhoy Plumbing was a lifesaver. They responded immediately and were able to come out on short notice to repair the drainage system under our kitchen sink. The pricing was affordable and upfront with no surprises. I would highly recommend using Ahoy Plumbing for all of your plumbing needs. read lessRyan S.12/04/2021George came to my home this morning to repair my leaky faucet, he was actually able to make it earlier than our appointment which freed up the rest of my afternoon. He was professional and informative as he walked me... read moreGeorge came to my home this morning to repair my leaky faucet, he was actually able to make it earlier than our appointment which freed up the rest of my afternoon. He was professional and informative as he walked me thru my basement to show me where important valves and electrical fuses were (not even part of the appointment). He was able to repair my leak and installed a new faucet, which was something that other plumbers found excuse after excuse not to do. I will use his services again and would recommend anyone else that's not trying to use the bigger companies to check him out! read lessNicole B.12/04/2021
- GEORGE was professional kind . He went straight to work and fixed my sink. He even went the extra mile and fixed a part that was broken. Good job.Patty H.11/29/2021I used ahoy pluming two more times for my rental properties and was very happy with George , the owner . He showed up on time and did great work . He is professional and has good prices . He... read moreI used ahoy pluming two more times for my rental properties and was very happy with George , the owner . He showed up on time and did great work . He is professional and has good prices . He explains his work after he is done and is a nice guy to deal with , you won't go wrong . read lessPete R.11/28/2021
- George is extremely professional and reliable. He helped us get a gas line for our house (built in 1907) up to code. He also helped install our new oven to the updated gas line. Scheduling was easy, he arrived promptly,... read moreGeorge is extremely professional and reliable. He helped us get a gas line for our house (built in 1907) up to code. He also helped install our new oven to the updated gas line. Scheduling was easy, he arrived promptly, and worked efficiently. We found him originally through positive reviews on Yelp and are very glad we did because we plan to continue working with George for all future plumbing needs. read lessJacqueline H.10/28/2021We had an area of water damage on our basement ceiling. We removed the drywall but couldn't figure out what was going on. Ahoy plumbing came out the very next day and spent over an hour trying to diagnose the... read moreWe had an area of water damage on our basement ceiling. We removed the drywall but couldn't figure out what was going on. Ahoy plumbing came out the very next day and spent over an hour trying to diagnose the problem. He was not able to figure out where the leak was coming from (possibly an old leak). He did not charge for his time, which was much appreciated and highly unusual! I will definitely call on Ahoy plumbing in the future for our plumbing needs. read lessKristen Z.10/18/2021George with Ahoy Plumbing was fantastic. I called 5 different plumbers that a found online, and George was the most responsive and communicated better than all the others plumbers I called. He was busy with other jobs, but it wasn’t... read moreGeorge with Ahoy Plumbing was fantastic. I called 5 different plumbers that a found online, and George was the most responsive and communicated better than all the others plumbers I called. He was busy with other jobs, but it wasn’t an emergency so I didn’t have a problem waiting for him to come out the following week. On the day he came to fix my plumbing problem, he texted me to let me know he was on his way and arrived 10 minutes earlier than the scheduled time. Originally he had estimated about an hour to replace my main water shutoff, but he actually finished the work in about 35 minutes which included cutting through an access panel which was not originally anticipated. His finished work looked very clean including the cut he had to make in the panel. He was extremely polite and professional during the time he was fixing our plumbing issue. I highly recommend him to anyone. read lessAsoka D.10/04/2021
- Amazing Service I highly recommend George was very Professional and polite he gave great advice one what needed to be done and worked in a timely manner to get the back working at its best . I would always be... read moreAmazing Service I highly recommend George was very Professional and polite he gave great advice one what needed to be done and worked in a timely manner to get the back working at its best . I would always be a customer thank you so muchService: Find & repair leak read lessnaynay d.8/03/2021George from Ahoy plumbing is alwaysOn time . Explains everything clearly. Tells you the options and price right away . Does a great job in my opinion . I highly recommend himFor any plumbing job. Jim kServices:... read moreGeorge from Ahoy plumbing is alwaysOn time . Explains everything clearly. Tells you the options and price right away . Does a great job in my opinion . I highly recommend himFor any plumbing job. Jim kServices: Find & repair leak, Repair pipe, Repair faucet read lessjames k.8/02/2021
- George is someone I highly recommend. He fixed our problem and came back a/c another problem and advises us to get our septic cleaned.
He called later to make sure that we were not having problems. When is the last... read moreGeorge is someone I highly recommend. He fixed our problem and came back a/c another problem and advises us to get our septic cleaned.
He called later to make sure that we were not having problems. When is the last time plumber called to make sure everything was good to go.
Reasonable and explained everything step by step. read lessFran D.6/27/2021I can’t say enough about Ahoy Plumbing!! George has saved me from several plumbing issues at my house, and is always extremely professional. His work speaks for itself, and he always goes above and beyond to ensure the customer is... read moreI can’t say enough about Ahoy Plumbing!! George has saved me from several plumbing issues at my house, and is always extremely professional. His work speaks for itself, and he always goes above and beyond to ensure the customer is happy. He knows more about the industry than anyone I’ve ever met, and he’s super personable too. Not something you typically find! Ahoy is a 10/10. Won’t go anywhere else! read lessDominic D.6/15/2021 - Thorough, responsive, and efficient! I will definitely be using George for our future plumbing needs.Matthew B.5/27/2021
- George was very friendly, did the job in a timely manner, and the workmanship was excellent. I highly recommend Ahoy! Plumbing! I would definitely use them again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Denice C.4/28/2021George is the man. Shows up on time, gets the job done in a timely manner, had solutions to every problem, couldn’t be happier.Highly recommend you’re wasting your time anywhere else.Alyis W.4/20/2021George is now my "GO TO PLUMBER " I called to set a appointment, left a message yesterday... He called back within just a few minutes.. Came today. Super nice, explained everything he did very clearly!! Fixed my clog in... read moreGeorge is now my "GO TO PLUMBER " I called to set a appointment, left a message yesterday... He called back within just a few minutes.. Came today. Super nice, explained everything he did very clearly!! Fixed my clog in a very timely manner. Price was more then reasonable, it was very affordable!!! That fear of price unknown, and just thinking it's going to cost both arms & legs..lolThank you so much George.. I don't want to have to ever call a plumber again...but if I do it'll most definitely be Ahoy Plumbing for sure. Excellent experience!!! 🙂 Don't hesitate to call! read lessMelissa C.4/07/2021