12 contaminants in your tap water exceed federal health guidelines.

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Times over EWG’s health guideline · EWG Tap Water Database

How it works

From your tap to a real answer, in four steps.

1

Free water test

We test your water right at the tap and show you exactly what's in it, on the spot.

2

Straight recommendation

You get a system matched to your actual results and your home, not a one-size-fits-all pitch.

3

Professional install

Our team installs it cleanly, usually finished in a single visit, with no mess left behind.

4

Ongoing filter service

We track your filter life and reach out before it's due, so nothing runs past its date.

Why filtration

What's really in Auburn and Opelika tap water.

Real lab results, not a sales brochure. Here's what independent testing actually found, compared against health-based safety guidelines.

12/28
tested contaminants exceed EWG's health guidelines. The water is still legal under 20-year-old federal limits. That's a different question from whether it's ideal to drink untreated.
Chromium‑6 15x
Known as the "Erin Brockovich chemical." A carcinogen with no safe legal limit set.
0.308 ppb detected0.02 ppb guideline
Chloroform 22x
A disinfection byproduct most people already recognize by name and smell.
8.69 ppb detected0.4 ppb guideline
TTHMs 213x
Cancer-linked disinfection byproducts. Legal at 32 ppb, but far above the cancer-risk guideline.
32.0 ppb detected0.15 ppb guideline
HAA9 794x
A group of nine byproducts formed when chlorine treats the water supply.
47.6 ppb detected0.06 ppb guideline
All 12 contaminants exceeding guidelines highest to lowest

Source: EWG Tap Water Database, testing data 2013–2024 for Opelika Utilities (ewg.org/tapwater). Legal limit and EWG health guideline are two different standards; we re-test your specific tap as part of every free water test since results vary by home and plumbing.

Our approach

Built on real data, not guesswork.

Backed by real data

Every recommendation traces back to your actual test results, not a sales script.

EWG-referenced methods

Carbon filtration and reverse osmosis are the two treatment types EWG lists as effective for what's actually in this water.

Locally installed

Every system is installed and serviced by our own team in Auburn and Opelika, not a subcontractor.

Sized to your home

No universal package. Your system is built around your specific test results.

Solutions

Built around what your water actually needs.

Just want better-tasting water at one tap?

Tap for what's usually best

Water Filters

Usually the right call. Quick install, fixes chlorine taste, odor, and sediment right where you drink.

Worried about chlorine or chemicals like chloroform?

Tap for what's usually best

Carbon Filters

Usually the best fit. EWG lists it as effective against most of what's exceeding guidelines here, including chloroform and PFAS.

Want the most complete protection for your whole home?

Tap for what's usually best

Reverse Osmosis

Usually the answer for full coverage. EWG lists it as effective against all 12 contaminants exceeding guidelines in this water.

Concerned about bacteria or well water safety?

Tap for what's usually best

UV Filters

Usually the right move. Neutralizes bacteria without chemicals, often paired with carbon or RO for full coverage.

Most requested by Opelika homeowners

The Complete System

Filtration, carbon, and reverse osmosis working together as one system, built for whole-home coverage rather than a single tap.

Whole-home filtration base layer
Carbon stage for chlorine and odor
Reverse osmosis for drinking water
One install visit, one point of contact
Filter tracking included
Sized to your free test results
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What neighbors are saying

Trusted by homeowners across Auburn and Opelika.

Questions

What people usually ask before they say yes.

How much does this cost?
Every home and every water test is different, so we quote a price after we've actually tested your water, not before. No hidden fees once you have your number.
How long does installation take?
Most residential installs are finished in a single visit, start to finish.
Do I need to be home for the test or the install?
Yes for both. We walk you through your results in person, and again through the finished system before we leave.
How often do filters need to be changed?
It depends on the system and how much water your household uses. We track it for you and reach out before anything's due, so you're not guessing.
Is there a contract?
No long-term contract required for the system itself. If you'd rather not think about filter changes at all, we also offer an optional maintenance plan.
What exactly gets tested?
We check for the contaminants most relevant to Auburn and Opelika water specifically, including hardness, chlorine byproducts, and heavy metals, not a generic checklist.
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About

Started by someone who lives here too.

Opelika Water Pros was started to give Auburn and Opelika homeowners a straightforward alternative to national franchises and door-to-door sales pitches. We test first, explain what we find, and only then talk about what fixes it. Founder Landon Shelpman built the company around one idea: you shouldn't need to become a water chemist to get a straight answer about what's coming out of your own tap.

"Clean water and healthy living have always mattered to me, and I wanted to bring that into a business that does it the right way. Too many people get talked into systems they don't actually need. My approach is simple: I test the water myself first, then I lay out what it means for your goals and let you decide." Landon Shelpman, Founder

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