Bloomington’s Water Change: Why RO Filtration is the Best Solution

Bloomington residents have noticed a change in their water. That’s because the city has transitioned from pulling water primarily from Lake Bloomington to relying more on Evergreen Lake. While both sources provide safe drinking water, many homeowners are reporting a noticeable difference in taste and odor. If you’ve been affected, you’re not alone.

Why Does the Water Taste Different?

Evergreen Lake has a different mineral composition and organic matter content than Lake Bloomington. Even though the water treatment plant ensures it’s safe, the changes in source water can lead to:

• Earthy or musty taste and smell
• Variations in mineral content
• Subtle shifts in water chemistry that impact home filtration systems

Who Is Affected?

The water sourced from Lake Bloomington and Evergreen Lake supplies Bloomington, Towanda, and Hudson. Bloomington, as the largest city, has the highest number of affected residents, but homeowners in Towanda and Hudson are experiencing the same water quality concerns. Our solutions are designed to help all three communities enjoy clean, great-tasting drinking water.

What Are Your Whole-Home Filtration Options?

If you already have a water softener, it’s important to note that softeners only address hard water minerals like calcium and magnesium—they do not remove the taste and odor issues caused by the lake water change.

If you have a carbon filtration system, it may help reduce some contaminants, but in this case, it has not been effective in fully eliminating the current taste and odor problems.

If you have no filtration system at all, you’re likely experiencing these changes more noticeably throughout your home. Unfortunately, there’s no whole-home fix to fully resolve this issue. That means you may have to tolerate the changes in your showers and household water, but you do not have to tolerate poor-tasting and bad-smelling drinking water.

The Solution? Reverse Osmosis (RO) Filtration for Drinking Water

Instead of dealing with unpleasant drinking water, consider a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system. Unlike basic filters, RO removes contaminants at a molecular level, leaving you with pure, clean water at your tap.

We offer two highly effective RO options:

1. Quick Change Reverse Osmosis (RO) with pH Booster – This system features easy-to-replace filters, making maintenance a breeze. It also includes a remineralization filter that restores healthy minerals and improves pH balance, giving your water a crisp, refreshing taste.
2. Tankless Reverse Osmosis System – A compact and flexible option that provides continuous purified water with no storage tank, ensuring a steady supply of fresh water whenever you need it.

Additional Benefits: Fridge Water Connection

Whenever possible, we also split the filtered RO water to your refrigerator. This means your fridge’s water and ice will be just as pure and great-tasting as the water from your dedicated RO faucet.

This Problem Will Come and Go – But RO Keeps Your Water Consistent

This isn’t the first time Bloomington’s water quality has changed, and it won’t be the last. Over time, the city has switched between Lake Bloomington and Evergreen Lake, or blended the two. This pattern will likely continue, making water quality unpredictable. A Reverse Osmosis system stabilizes these inconsistencies, ensuring clean and great-tasting water for years to come.

Why Not Just Buy Bottled Water?

Some people are turning to bottled water, but that’s an expensive and inconvenient short-term fix. Here’s why RO is the smarter choice:

• Saves money – Bottled water costs add up fast, whereas RO is just $21–$29 per month (call for a final bid based on install area).
• Eco-friendly – No more plastic waste and recycling hassles.
• Convenient – No more hauling cases of water home.
• Long-term stability – If the city shifts water sources again in the future, your RO system will keep delivering great-tasting water.

Get Your RO System Installed Today – Free Estimates Available

If you’re tired of the water quality issues in Bloomington, Towanda, or Hudson, we’re here to help. Our expert team can install a Quick Change Reverse Osmosis or Tankless RO system, ensuring that you and your family have clean, great-tasting drinking water—no matter what changes happen at the lake.

📞 Call us today to schedule a free estimate. Our systems can be purchased with no down payment and low monthly payments to fit your budget.

Installed by Local Professionals You Can Trust

At Popejoy, we take pride in delivering professional installations and standing behind our work. Every Reverse Osmosis system we install comes with a one-year parts and labor warranty, ensuring peace of mind for our customers. We have installed hundreds of these systems in local communities, making us a trusted expert in providing reliable drinking water solutions.

Let our seasoned professionals help you enjoy clean, fresh-tasting water—no matter what changes happen to Bloomington’s water supply.