Serving the needs of the people in Southern and Central Maine since 1989
No water? For emergency well service, call us at 207-569-2873.
Our Water Treatment & Well Pump Services
Water Testing & Solutions
Every solution to your water needs starts with a lab analysis that we will provide at a reasonable rate. This allows us to tailor a system that is designed specifically to your needs. Common problems in our area include iron staining, sulfur odor, corrosion and more.
Water Filtration Services
We offer water filtration systems and services to tackle any water purification needs, including: Water Softeners, Reverse Osmosis Filtration, point-of-use filters, whole house purification systems and more!
Bottleless Water Dispensers
Go Eco-friendly with our bottleless water dispensers! No bottles means less trash, and less day-to-day spending. They’re great for offices and commercial spaces with a compact design and ports for coffee makers/ice machines.
Well Drilling Services
Maine has a mix of shallow and deep sources of water. We specialize in shallow wells and can facilitate any well project. Whether you are looking for a new well, rehabilitating an old well, or trying to increase the volume of a low producing well, McMahons has the solution.
Well Pump Servicing & Replacement
We offer professional commercial and residential service for any well pump system. There are a variety of well and pump types in Maine, some more common than others. You can call with confidence that our professional team is equipped and capable of resolving all pump related issues.
Our Well Pump & Water Filtration Team
McMahon’s Water Services is a family owned and operated business located in Alfred, Maine. Established in 1989 by Ed McMahon (Master Plumber, Certified Pump Installer & Water Filtration Specialist), the company has installed and serviced well pumps and water filtration systems for satisfied customers throughout Southern and Central Maine. At McMahons Water Services, we treat our customers how we would like to be treated. We will always be honest, reliable & friendly. Our company was founded on good ethics and character.
As a family business with generational dedication to serving the needs of people, you can have confidence in continued quality and attention to detail for years to come.
McMahon’s Water Services provides free consultation treatment recommendations and onsite aesthetic testing. We will recommend treatment that is always in your best interest. We do recommend equipment that suits your individual water treatment needs and work with excellent manufacturers that back their equipment and provide excellent support.
Water Purification & Pump Servicing - FAQ
Expansion tanks directly affect when your pump turns on and off. When they fail, they cause the pump to turn on and off rapidly, damaging the motor. Give us a call for a quote!
There are a few reasons for staining, most common are brown/orange stains from iron or green stains from a low ph. Call and schedule a water test so we can help you find a solution!
Hydrogen sulfide gas often smells like eggs. Sometimes certain water quality scenarios will cause the anode rod in a water heater to prematurely erode, the off-gas often has an unpleasant odor.
The EPA does not regulate private wells. It is important to test your water yourself to ensure the safety and quality. We can make almost any well water clean and safe to drink with a properly designed filtration system.
A water softener system for your home or business is a filtration system that removes high concentrations of calcium, magnesium, and other metal cations found in both city and well water. The act of “softening” your water leaves fewer stains on dishware, allows for less soap use, softens the hair and skin, and extends the lifespan of clothing and other laundry.
Well systems often can go extensive periods of time without seemingly any concerns. However, a system that is not maintained can unknowingly experience wear and tear on the system components that ultimately cause excessive energy usage, resulting in higher electric bills. Also, the multiple mechanical components of a well system do lose their proper calibrations over time, resulting in loss of life expectancy to the well pump and or water storage tank. The two most expensive items to replace on a well pumping system.
Yes! There can be a number of reasons why you are experiencing low water pressure. Most of the time the problem can be addressed with an easy adjustment or sometimes there is a bigger issue going on within the system that needs to be corrected. Some examples of these would be a leak in a pipe, either in the well itself or under the ground between the well and the house, an older weak pump that needs to be replaced, minerals clogging up the system restricting water flow. Ultimately there is no real reason why you need to continually suffer or deal with low water pressure. Having a simple system checkup can diagnose the reason behind the issue.
Well Pump & Water Treatment Testimonials
- David Kebler
February 14, 2022Super friendly and very professional. Tested my water on Friday and had my system installed on Monday. I highly recommend for your water treatment needs!
February 14, 2019Had been looking around at options for a filtration system for our new house as we have some poor quality water (high salt, mineral and sediment) and Ed was great about talking us through our options. With a few water service companies they will heavily pressure getting a whole house RO system of which was not an option for us. Ed gave no pressure advice and guided us through the pros and cons of each device which was a huge relief as we never felt upsold or lied to. He was very reasonable and straight forward. Once we had a filtration system in mind Ed sent us an estimate and scheduled us promptly. He was and has been very easy to get in contact with regarding any question. I have nothing but praise and look forward to working more with McMahon over the coming years.
February 14, 2019 -
McMahon’s Water Services is a family owned and operated company serving southern and central Maine. They have a high level of integrity and professionalism focusing on great customer service at competitive prices. We have used them to install a submersible pump system in a newly drilled well and to service an existing filtration system. We are very pleased with the work they have done for us and would highly recommend them.
February 14, 2020 -
Ed serviced both our water pressure tank and our water softener system. We were extremely pleased with his prompt return of our request for service. We call his office at 10:00 am and he was at our house by 5:00 pm investigating our issues. Ed was very professional and knowledgeable about what we needed to correct our issues and explained everything to us in laymen’s terms. He gave us a quote and a timetable for the service and honored both, no hidden costs or last minute up-charges. Both my wife and I were very comfortable talking with him and allowing him access to our home. I would highly recommend McMahon Water Services to anyone and look forward to dealing with him in the future for our routine maintenance needs. Great job Ed and as far as I’m concerned, you deserve 10 stars!
February 14, 2020It’s clear that Ed takes pride in his work. He’s also very knowledgeable which gave us the piece of mind we needed. He offered a great install solution to fit a pretty large filtration system in a very small space. He and his assistant were prompt and professional. Kathy, his office manager, was organized and responsive. We are very satisfied with Ed and his team. Highly recommend.
February 14, 2020 -
As a realtor listing a property sometimes water quality issues manifest. Recently my sellers were surprised by their water test and needed help to resolve the issue quickly. As this was a cash buy the closing date was tight in relation to inspections. Thankfully McMahon's Water was accommodating and professional. I would definitely recommend their services.
February 14, 2023We have well water. Our problems were high manganese and a sulfur odor. Our plumbing fixtures, toilets, sinks, and everything that came in contact with the water was discolored. I couldn’t keep them clean and we certainly didn’t want to drink our water. We contacted McMahon Water Service. They were able to tell us what we needed immediately. They installed an Entipur system soon thereafter. It was one of the best investments we ever made. We immediately saw and tasted the difference in our water. We gladly drink our water now and no more scrubbing the fixtures. Also no filters to change. McMahon will come out once per year to service our system. We are very happy with McMahon and recommend them highly to anyone with water problems.
February 14, 2020
Serving Southern & Central Maine’s Well Pump & Purification Needs
The represented area is a generalization of our covered area. There are some exceptions outside the highlighted area, feel free to call and we will be sure to let you know if we can help!
Maine has a diverse composition of water quantity and quality to consider. Some areas like Lebanon, Sanford, Wells and West Kennebunk have a large shallow water table . Some other areas like Casco, Raymond, Gray, and Cumberland have a very deep water table. Some areas around lakes have an extremely high water table and allow for a variety of options.
We have been working in these areas for over 30 years and have gathered extensive information on the local water characteristics. You may have multiple options for improvement or expansion on your current well system. Whether you need large quantities for irrigation or clean water for consumption, or both you can rest assured that we at McMahons Water Services will strive to achieve your goals!