Well Pump, Pressure Tank & Water Treatment Service in Clarkston, MI
Family-owned · Ortonville-based, just up the road · Upfront pricing
Well Service for Clarkston’s Lakes and Larger Lots
Clarkston mixes the historic village with lake neighborhoods and wooded lots across Independence and Springfield townships. Clarkston-area homes get their water a few different ways: some are on municipal water, some are on a community well system, and many still run on private wells with a pump, a pressure tank and often treatment equipment in the basement. Water from a community well system often needs treatment too, so we test and treat water for homes on community wells as well as private ones.
Maglothin Well & Water Treatment is a family-owned well and water company based in nearby Ortonville, serving Clarkston and the rest of Oakland, Livingston, and southern Genesee counties. We repair and replace well pumps, swap out worn pressure tanks, track down low pressure, and test and treat well water.
Well & Water Services in Clarkston
Well pump repair & replacement
We test first, so you know whether it’s the pump, the wiring, the control box or a part up at the house before anything gets replaced.
Pressure tank replacement
Waterlogged, rusted or undersized tank? We install a properly sized tank so your pump isn’t short-cycling.
No water / low pressure
We troubleshoot pressure switches, controls, tanks and pumps to find the cause, not just the symptom.
Water testing
For peace of mind, a new baby, or a home sale. We collect the sample and explain the results.
Water treatment
Softeners, iron filters, sulfur treatment and reverse osmosis sized to what’s actually in your water.
New well drilling & replacement wells
When an old well can’t be saved, we handle the new well along with the pump, tank and hookup.
More on our main service pages: Well pump & pressure tank repair · No water / emergency well service · Sulfur / rotten egg smell · Water treatment · Water testing · Well drilling
Older Lake Homes, Tight Basements and Mixed Equipment
Around Clarkston’s lakes, many homes started as cottages or were expanded over the years. The well equipment often reflects that: an older tank squeezed under the stairs, a pressure switch that’s been replaced more than once, or treatment equipment added piece by piece by different owners.
We look at the whole system, not just the part that failed today. If the tank is undersized for an expanded house, or an old softener is fighting with an iron problem, we’ll tell you. Then you decide what to fix now and what can wait.
Sulfur Smell and Iron in Clarkston Well Water
Two of the most common water complaints we hear from Clarkston homeowners are a rotten egg smell and orange staining. Sulfur (hydrogen sulfide) and iron often show up together. A softener doesn’t remove sulfur and can only handle small amounts of iron.
We start with a water test, then recommend the right setup. That’s usually an oxidizing iron/sulfur filter, often with a softener added for hardness. A softener alone won’t remove sulfur. Read more on our sulfur and rotten egg smell page.
Why Clarkston Homeowners Call Maglothin
Service guys, not sales guys
We find the real problem and fix what actually needs fixing. No upselling equipment you don’t need.
Local & family-owned
Based in Ortonville and serving Clarkston and the rest of Oakland, Livingston, and southern Genesee counties. You deal with the same small crew from the first call to the finished job.
Licensed, with upfront pricing
Michigan-registered well drilling contractor #63-2667. Upfront pricing before any work starts.
Clarkston Well Pump & Water FAQ
Is Clarkston on city water or wells?
It varies. Some neighborhoods are on municipal water, some homes are on a community well system, and many Clarkston-area homes, especially on larger lots and around the lakes, rely on private wells. Community-well water often needs water treatment, and a water test shows what your home needs.
Why does my Clarkston well water smell like rotten eggs?
That’s usually hydrogen sulfide, which is common in well water. If only the hot water smells, the water heater may be the cause. A water test tells us which treatment will work.
How long does a pressure tank last?
Many tanks last somewhere around 5 to 15 years, depending on water quality, tank size and how hard the pump cycles. Rapid clicking, a tank that feels full of water when you tap it, or rust on the bottom are signs it’s time to have it checked.
How does pricing work?
We diagnose the problem and give you upfront pricing before any work starts, so you know exactly what the repair will cost before we do anything.
Do you drill new wells in Clarkston?
Yes. We’re a Michigan-registered well drilling contractor (#63-2667) and handle new and replacement wells when an existing well can’t be saved. See our well drilling page for more.
Serving Clarkston and Nearby Communities
From our base in Ortonville, we serve the Village of Clarkston, Independence Township, Springfield Township, Davisburg, Waterford and Lake Orion, plus Holly, White Lake and the rest of Oakland County.
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 AM–6 PM · Saturday Closed · Sunday Closed
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Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Upfront pricing before any work starts