Serving Sinking Spring

Since 2009, Dierolf Plumbing & Water Treatment has been the trusted partner for homeowners in Sinking Spring and Lower Heidelberg Township. We know that Sinking Spring is one of the most desirable places to live in Berks County. It offers a perfect mix of historic borough charm and modern luxury living. The company was founded by Mark Dierolf. He brings over 25 years of hands on industry experience to every job. Whether you live in the established neighborhoods of the Borough or the sprawling estates of Green Valley, we understand the unique geology that shapes your water quality.

Sinking Spring sits on a complex limestone foundation. This geology is famous for creating the “sinking” springs that gave the town its name. It also creates some of the hardest water in the region. We see a distinct divide in our work here. In the rapidly growing Green Valley developments, we often treat hard municipal water that wreaks havoc on high end fixtures and tankless water heaters. In the more rural pockets of Lower Heidelberg, we manage private wells that face challenges from agricultural runoff. We treat every home as a unique system. We analyze your specific water chemistry before we ever suggest a solution.

Hard Water & Limestone: The Sinking Spring Reality

The same limestone that defines our local landscape is responsible for the extremely hard water found in most Sinking Spring homes. Rainfall filters through this calcium rich rock before it reaches your well or the municipal supply. The result is water that destroys water heaters and leaves stubborn white scale on your shower glass. For residents in luxury homes in Green Valley, this scale can ruin expensive finishes in months. We specialize in high efficiency water softeners that protect your investment. These systems ensure your water feels as luxurious as your home looks.

Well Water Challenges: Nitrates and Bacteria

For our neighbors on private wells, specifically in the more agricultural sections of the 19608 zip code, the concerns go beyond hardness. The limestone geology here is porous. This means surface water can travel quickly underground without much natural filtration. This makes wells in our area more susceptible to nitrates from fertilizer runoff and bacteria from septic systems. We recommend annual testing and often install ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems. This technology creates a firewall against bacteria without adding chemicals to your drinking water. You can learn more about this in our guide to demystifying water chemistry.

Chlorine and Taste in Public Water

Even if you are on public water from PA American or Western Berks, you may notice a strong chlorine smell. This is necessary for safety during transport but unpleasant to drink or bathe in. Many families in Sinking Spring are choosing to install whole home carbon filtration. This removes the chlorine taste and odor while leaving the beneficial minerals. For those concerned about emerging contaminants like PFAS, we also offer point of use Reverse Osmosis systems for pristine drinking water right at your kitchen sink.

We are proud to serve the Sinking Spring community. We love grabbing a fresh breakfast at Crave Cafe on Penn Avenue or enjoying a seafood dinner at Go Fish! just as much as you do. You might see our trucks driving past Willow Glen Park on the way to a service call. We support the local businesses that make this town great. Our goal is to ensure your water quality meets the high standards of life in Sinking Spring. You can always check the local water quality reports to see the baseline data we work with.