Concerns over Nitrates in Des Moines' Water?

Recent concerns about nitrate levels in Des Moines’ drinking water have many residents feeling uneasy—and understandably so. With the city’s news making headlines due to increased nitrate content and an ongoing lawn watering ban, Holt stands ready to help by providing reliable solutions like the NitroMAX Water Treatment System to protect your water quality and home environment.

The Des Moines Water Works facility has been working diligently with advanced testing equipment such as ion chromatographs to monitor nitrate levels. Despite the alarm raised by a recent spike in nitrates—caused in large part by fertilizer runoff during extended periods of heavy rainfall—experts assure residents that the plant’s treatment processes are effective. However, these events highlight the need for trusted, high-quality home water treatment solutions when residents seek extra peace of mind.

At Holt, we understand the challenges of maintaining excellent water quality in today’s environment. Our NitroMAX Water Treatment System is engineered to reduce and remove nitrates while simultaneously softening water, preventing scale buildup, and protecting your plumbing and appliances. With its state-of-the-art design featuring a Triton Control Valve and multi-media resin, NitroMAX not only improves water quality but also contributes to energy savings and longer appliance lifespans. In fact, this system can make a significant impact on household efficiency—an important consideration for those already investing in other home services like plumbing repairs, water filtration, and even indoor air quality solutions.

We can provide free estimates on the NitroMAX and free hardness and chlorine testing to ensure high water quality standards in your home.

Since 1947, Holt has developed a reputation as a trusted local authority in home repair services and beyond, including heating, cooling, and even innovative offerings like JellyFish Lighting. Our commitment to quality is backed by a strong guarantee: if our recommended systems do not deliver the improvements you expect, we work with you until you are completely satisfied. This customer-first approach extends across all of our services and helps ensure that metric-driven solutions like NitroMAX translate into real-world benefits for your household.

We know that navigating water safety concerns can be stressful, especially when local news stokes fears about potential tap water bans. We are here to support you every step of the way and provide technological solutions that help secure your home’s water quality. For additional insights into maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment, feel free to explore our detailed Home Energy Assessment and contact our expert team when you’re ready to take action.

Don’t leave the quality of your family’s water to chance—contact Holt today to discuss how our water treatment and home services can help safeguard your home.

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Through The Pipeline
"I highly recommend Holt! I needed my water heater replaced, and they came out and took the time to discuss all of my options and to make sure that I fully understood everything about the project. They did quality work, with all of the plumbing in traditional copper. That was important to me because I didn't want any of that PEX in my home! My entire basement looks cleaner and tidier because of the work they did! I was also very impressed that they didn't talk down to me as a woman. I like to do my own appliance maintenance and repairs when possible, and they respected my desire to understand everything about the installation and the prospective maintenance into the future."

Karen

"Holt heating and air conditioning installed our heating and air conditioning system and now we have the maintenance program with them. All the different people we'd have had out to do the semi annual maintenance have been courteous and professional in there attire and speaking to us. I would use them for other services in a heartbeat."

Pam

"Looking for a no fluff, no BS review of Holt? I got you... Over the past 15 years I've been a home owner, We've tried more companies that I could count. Lots of shady businesses out there... We were coming of a brand new HVAC installation just two years ago and the previous company completely botched it. It had problems within a month of installation and they were completely MIA. We ran it as long as we could to try and recoup the some cost, but it was a constant worry. Decided to give Holt a chance and we're so glad we did! Yes, they were more expensive, but it's the classic "you get what you pay for". 100% worth it! It's so hard to find a company that has the perfect mix of quality, punctuality, and honesty and Holt nails it. I genuinely appreciate their level of service and will pay a bit more to have someone I have the utmost confidence in doing the right thing. You should definitely give them a look if you need heating, cooling, or plumbing work."

Michael N.

"We had never heard of Holt Heating and Plumbing until today. We had an emergency and needed service immediately and Holt was available. Israel was our technician and he was amazing! They will have our business for years to come! Thanks Israel and Holt!"

Rhonda

"The best experience you could ever ask for. Nick is very skilled and knowledgeable about his industry. We were in a challenging situation and Holt and Nick were there to help us. Nick is very professional, extremely polite and friendly and very skilled. Thank you all so very much"

Victoria A.