Boswell Water Treatment
Built for Coal Country Chemistry
Custom-engineered systems built for your exact water chemistry
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A Coal Town Built Above the Rest
Why Water Treatment in Boswell Requires Local Knowledge
Thomas Taylor Boswell founded this borough in 1901 to support the Merchants Coal Company’s Orenda Mine No. 1, which at its peak employed over 900 miners producing 3,000 tons of coal per day. The coal tipple that spanned Quemahoning Creek stood 92 feet high and 1,080 feet long — the largest in the world by 1920.
Merchants Coal built Boswell to be a cut above typical coal patch towns, with brick homes, a central business district, and stone-veneered manager houses along Quemahoning Street. That 120-year-old infrastructure is still standing. The borough’s street names trace the flow of water from Boswell to the seas — Quemahoning, Stonycreek, Allegheny, Ohio, Mississippi, Mexico, Atlantic, and Pacific — a geography lesson laid out in the original town plan.
A century of deep coal mining left its signature on the geology beneath your home. The shale, sandstone, and coal seams that made Boswell’s fortune also determine what comes out of your tap today.
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Water Challenges Across Boswell & Somerset County
A century of coal mining shaped the geology beneath your home. Here is what that means for your water.
Iron & Mine Drainage
Boswell sits on coal-bearing geology that produces dissolved iron, manganese, and acidic conditions. The Quemahoning Creek ran orange for generations from abandoned mine drainage before the 2005 remediation project removed 80 tons of iron daily. That same geology sits beneath your property. Private wells and even municipal lines carry iron that stains everything it touches — sinks, toilets, laundry, and appliances.
Hard Water
Calcium and magnesium deposits from limestone layers beneath Somerset County’s shale. White scale on faucets, spots on dishes, and shortened water heater life.
Sulfur Smell
Hydrogen sulfide from coal seams and decaying organic material in deep wells. The rotten-egg odor affects cooking, bathing, and makes your home smell before you walk through the door.
Low pH & Acid Water
Coal geology produces acidic groundwater that corrodes copper pipes and leaches metals. Well water in Jenner Township and Quemahoning Township often tests below 6.0 pH.
Chlorine Taste
Borough water from the Boswell Municipal Authority is disinfected with chlorine. Seasonal treatment changes and aging distribution lines amplify the chemical taste at your tap.
Where Boswell’s Water Comes From
Boswell Borough Municipal Authority
Two groundwater wells in the Roaring Run watershed on the Laurel Hill Mountain Range, plus an interconnect with the Somerset County General Authority’s Quemahoning waterline. The Authority owns 200 acres of protected wellhead area. Water is treated and chlorinated before distribution through the borough’s original-era infrastructure.
Private Wells
Properties in surrounding Jenner Township, Quemahoning Township, and rural areas along Route 601 toward Jerome rely on private wells drilled into coal-bearing sandstone and shale. These wells frequently produce water with elevated iron, manganese, sulfur, and dangerously low pH from the same geology that powered Boswell’s coal mines for decades.
How We Solve Boswell Water Problems
Call or Message
Reach us at (724) 708-8816 or fill out the form below. We schedule a visit to your Boswell home — often within days. You talk directly with the owner.
On-Site Water Testing
We test at your tap for hardness, iron, pH, TDS, chlorine, plus manganese and sulfur as applicable. Results happen in your home, right in front of you — no sending samples to a lab.
Custom System Design
We engineer a system with Custom-Designed media matched to your exact water chemistry, pipe material, household size, and well depth. Coal country geology requires precision — not guesswork.
Install & Verify
Professional installation by the owner. We confirm clean water at every tap and back it with up to a 10-year warranty (terms apply). 24/7 emergency service from day one.
A Century of Coal, A Legacy in Your Water
The Orenda Mine that built Boswell also left its mark on the water table. For generations, abandoned mine drainage turned Quemahoning Creek orange — no fish could survive in it. A major remediation project completed in 2005 by SCRIP and multiple conservation agencies finally brought trout back to the creek for the first time in nearly 100 years.
But the geology under your property has not changed. The same coal seams, shale layers, and iron-rich sandstone that produced acid mine drainage still influence what comes through your well or your borough waterline. That is exactly why we test at your tap — because Boswell’s water story is written in the rock beneath your home.
What Somerset County Homeowners Say
This is an amazing company! I would recommend them 100%. They are honest and upfront about the products and pricing. Our water has never been better. We use to have horrible water. They went above and beyond to help us get the best water we can. They are amazing, kind people with huge hearts. I never give reviews but these guys deserve every bit of recognition.
moonlight Paige — Boswell
We had hard water and iron problems. Lance came out and tested our water and put together a system that has made a huge difference. Very professional and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!
Doug
Lance came out and found the problem immediately. Our system was not set up correctly by the previous company. He fixed the issue and our water has been great since. Very honest and reliable.
John Lucas
Boswell Water Treatment Questions
Why does coal country geology affect my water?
Boswell sits on coal-bearing sandstone and shale that produces dissolved iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, and acidic conditions. A century of deep mining opened pathways for groundwater to interact with these minerals. Both well water and borough water are influenced by this underlying geology.
What is in my Boswell borough water?
The Boswell Borough Municipal Authority draws from two groundwater wells on Laurel Hill Mountain plus an interconnect with the Somerset County General Authority. Water is chlorinated for safety. However, aging distribution lines, seasonal changes, and the local geology can add iron, sediment, and hardness between the source and your tap.
Is my well water near Boswell safe to drink?
Private wells in Jenner Township, Quemahoning Township, and surrounding areas are not monitored by any authority. You are responsible for your own water quality. We recommend annual testing for hardness, iron, pH, TDS, chlorine, manganese, sulfur, and bacteria — and treating based on results.
What does your on-site water test include?
We test at your tap for hardness, iron, pH, TDS, chlorine, plus manganese and sulfur as applicable. Results happen in your home — no sending samples to a lab. We also evaluate flow rate and water pressure to properly size your system.
How are your systems different from store-bought filters?
We custom-engineer every system around your test results. We select Custom-Designed media for your specific contaminant levels, pipe age, household size, and well depth. Coal country water needs precision engineering — not a generic filter from a hardware store.
How much does a water treatment system cost?
Pricing depends on water chemistry, contaminant levels, home size, and system complexity. We provide a clear recommendation after testing. Financing and system leasing available (terms apply).
Do you offer financing or leasing?
Yes. Financing and system leasing available (terms apply). Better water does not have to wait.
Can you repair my existing water system?
Absolutely. We service and repair softeners, filters, UV systems, and other equipment regardless of who installed it. Many Somerset County homeowners call us after their original company stopped returning calls.
What warranty and support do you provide?
Up to 10-year warranty (terms apply), plus 24/7 emergency service. We are local — not a call center in another state.
How long does installation take?
Most whole-house installations complete in a few hours. We confirm clean water at every tap and walk you through every component before we leave.
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Boswell Water Resources
For more information about water quality in Somerset County, visit the U.S. EPA Drinking Water page. The Pennsylvania DEP provides well water testing guidance for private well owners.
24/7 Emergency Water Service
Water emergency in Boswell? Leaking system? No water? Call now — (724) 708-8816. We respond around the clock.
Get Clean Water in Boswell
Ready to find out what coal country geology has been doing to your water? Fill out the form or call us directly. You will talk to the owner — not a call center.
Call or Text: (724) 708-8816
Email: support@cesareswater.com
Service Area: Boswell + Somerset County + SWPA
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