Clean Water Store

Clean Water Store Clean Water Systems, Division of Clean Water Systems and Stores Inc.

We specialize in low cost, easy-to-install residential and commercial well, spring and rain water treatment systems including whole house water filtration, iron filters, water softeners, acid neutralizers, chlorinators, ultraviolet sterilizers, ozone generators, reverse osmosis, arsenic filters, nitrate treatment, ultra-filtration and hundreds of other specialty water treatment systems and supplies.

Has your well started pumping sand or grit? It's not just annoying, it can wear down your pump, clog your pipes, and sho...
08/13/2026

Has your well started pumping sand or grit?

It's not just annoying, it can wear down your pump, clog your pipes, and shorten the life of your appliances. The good news is there's almost always a fixable cause behind it: a pump set too low, a worn well screen, or a pump that's too powerful for your well.

We put together a full breakdown of what causes sand in well water, how to tell where it's coming from, and the filtration options that solve it (not just mask it).

Read the full guide on our Learning Center๐Ÿ’ง

Is Your Well Drying Up? Here Are the Warning Signs ๐Ÿ’งMost wells run for years with barely any maintenance. But when somet...
08/06/2026

Is Your Well Drying Up? Here Are the Warning Signs ๐Ÿ’ง

Most wells run for years with barely any maintenance. But when something's actually wrong, there are usually signs before it becomes a full "no water" emergency.

Catching it early usually means a simple fix instead of a costly one.

See all 7 signs (and what to do about each, in comments) ๐Ÿ‘‡

Rotten egg smell in your well water? Here's the fix. ๐Ÿ‘‡Hydrogen sulfide gas is the usual culprit behind that "rotten egg"...
08/05/2026

Rotten egg smell in your well water? Here's the fix. ๐Ÿ‘‡

Hydrogen sulfide gas is the usual culprit behind that "rotten egg" odor, and the good news is, it's treatable.

Here are the 5 steps that actually work, from aeration all the way through to filtration.

Not sure which method fits your water? Chat with a water specialist and we'll help you figure out the right combination for your setup.

Ever mid-installation and realize you're missing an O-ring? ๐Ÿ˜…We hear this one a lot. A whole house filter install is ver...
07/31/2026

Ever mid-installation and realize you're missing an O-ring? ๐Ÿ˜…

We hear this one a lot. A whole house filter install is very doable yourself, but it's easy to get halfway through and hit a snag you didn't see coming: wrong flow direction, no air gap, pressure dropping after startup.

We put together a full checklist (before, during, and after) so you can catch these before they catch you.

Installed one yourself before? What tripped you up?

Get the checklist ๐Ÿ‘‡

What Is Your Water Telling You? ๐ŸšฝEver think to open your toilet tank and look inside? It's one of the best places in you...
07/30/2026

What Is Your Water Telling You?

๐ŸšฝEver think to open your toilet tank and look inside?

It's one of the best places in your house to see what's in your water. Unlike a faucet where water just flows through, a toilet tank holds standing water, so minerals, rust, and sediment have time to settle and show up. And since almost nobody ever scrubs the inside of the tank, whatever's built up in there has been collecting undisturbed for months, giving you an honest read on your water.

Blue stains, rust, black rings, white scale, even frothy residue โ€” each one is a different clue about what's going on in your plumbing.

This week we're breaking down what your stains are actually telling you, and the right fix for each one.

Read the full guide on our Learning Center, link in comments ๐Ÿ‘‡

Expert support. Fast Shipping.
07/29/2026

Expert support. Fast Shipping.

Very easy to find and order the parts I needed.

3 Things Your City's Water Report Won't Tell You ๐Ÿ‘€It says your water is "safe." It doesn't say anything about how it tas...
07/28/2026

3 Things Your City's Water Report Won't Tell You ๐Ÿ‘€

It says your water is "safe." It doesn't say anything about how it tastes, whether it's staining your dishes, or what's not on the list because your city isn't required to test for it.

Here's how to close that gap once you know what you're dealing with:

๐Ÿ’ง Chlorine or chloramine taste/smell? A whole house carbon filter treats water right where it enters your home โ€” every tap gets clean-tasting water, not just your kitchen sink.

๐Ÿ’ง PFAS or other contaminants your city isn't required to remove? Reverse osmosis is the most reliable point-of-use fix, or go whole-house with our PFAS & Lead Filtration + Softening System for coverage at every tap.

๐Ÿ’ง Hard water messing with your skin, hair, or appliances? That's a mineral problem, not a chemical one โ€” a water softener handles it separately. We've got bundles built for specific city water profiles.

Not sure which one's yours? Chat with a water specialist and we'll walk through your city's water report plus your own test results to find the right fix. ๐Ÿ‘‡

Blue-green stains? Pinhole leaks in your pipes? Your well water might be too acidic. Here's how to fix it the right way....
07/20/2026

Blue-green stains? Pinhole leaks in your pipes? Your well water might be too acidic. Here's how to fix it the right way. ๐Ÿ‘‡

Did you know?๐Ÿ’งSummer isn't just low water season for reservoirs and rivers. It's low water season for your well too.When...
07/16/2026

Did you know?๐Ÿ’ง

Summer isn't just low water season for reservoirs and rivers. It's low water season for your well too.

When groundwater levels drop, everything left in it gets more concentrated: iron, manganese, hardness, and dissolved minerals all test higher in summer than any other time of year.

It's also when bacteria are most active in warm groundwater.

If your well water has a problem, summer is when it shows up the worst, and is the best time to catch it.

๐Ÿ‘‡ Full checklist on what to test (and why) this summer.

Real well water. Real pH results.
07/16/2026

Real well water. Real pH results.

The calcite neutralizer media performs greatly. My well water PH remains above 8 now.

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2806 Soquel Avenue, Ste A
Santa Cruz, CA
95062

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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