{"id":235779,"date":"2025-09-22T10:19:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T10:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evertise.net\/?p=125788"},"modified":"2025-09-22T10:19:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T10:19:29","slug":"san-antonio-veteran-owned-plumbing-company-shines-light-on-hidden-water-concerns-in-san-antonio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2025\/09\/22\/san-antonio-veteran-owned-plumbing-company-shines-light-on-hidden-water-concerns-in-san-antonio\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio Veteran-Owned Plumbing Company Shines Light on Hidden Water Concerns in San Antonio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span id = wx_e_125788><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-125779\" src=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/o5_Plumbing_d518bf8e2486ed9f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/o5_Plumbing_d518bf8e2486ed9f.jpg 999w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/o5_Plumbing_d518bf8e2486ed9f-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/o5_Plumbing_d518bf8e2486ed9f-768x716.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>SAN ANTONIO, TX <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; In response to key findings in the 2024 SAWS (San Antonio Water System) Water Quality Report, o5 Plumbing is launching a community-focused initiative to help residents better understand what\u2019s really in their tap water &#8211; and what steps they can take to protect their homes and families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although the report confirms there were no federal violations, o5 Plumbing\u2019s analysis highlights contaminants that <\/span><b>exceed levels known to pose health risks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, even if they don\u2019t trigger regulatory action. Meanwhile, over <\/span><b>19 billion gallons of water were lost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> last year due to leaks and outdated infrastructure, contributing to sediment, mineral buildup, and inconsistent water quality across neighborhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cMany people assume clear water means clean water, but that\u2019s not always the case,\u201d says Chris Metzger, owner of o5 Plumbing. \u201cEven if the water meets EPA standards, secondary contaminants like hardness, iron, and pH imbalance can lead to real issues &#8211; shortened appliance lifespans, plumbing damage, and even skin or hair irritation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To help homeowners take control of their water quality, o5 Plumbing is offering a free water testing program and educational resources that translate complex water quality data into easy-to-understand, actionable insights.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The initiative includes:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The release of <\/span><b>\u201cWhat\u2019s Really in Your Water?\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a simplified guide to understanding contaminants and their impact<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guidance on customized home solutions such as water softeners, filtration systems, and leak detection tools<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A <\/span><b>free on-site water quality test<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, measuring hardness, iron levels, and pH balance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">o5 Plumbing\u2019s campaign isn\u2019t about fear &#8211; it\u2019s about <\/span><b>awareness and empowerment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Many of the issues they highlight stem from \u201csecondary contaminants\u201d that don\u2019t violate regulations but still affect everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cAs a veteran-owned business serving communities from Stone Oak to New Braunfels, we\u2019re here to educate and offer solutions &#8211; not just identify problems,\u201d adds Metzger. \u201cIt\u2019s about protecting both your investment and your peace of mind.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The company\u2019s new guide and testing services are available now for residents across fourteen Greater San Antonio communities. Homeowners can schedule a free test or download the guide by visiting<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.o5plumbing.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"> <b>o5plumbing.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or calling <\/span><b>210-905-4380<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Google Map: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/tMix9QbCFoqQrCAN6\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/tMix9QbCFoqQrCAN6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>About o5 Plumbing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">o5 Plumbing is a veteran-owned and operated, full-service plumbing company proudly serving the Greater San Antonio area. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (M #44165), o5 is committed to delivering expert plumbing solutions with a focus on water quality, customer education, and long-term peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">o5 Plumbing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chris Metzger<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/o5plumbing.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">o5plumbing.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">210-905-4380\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@o5plumbing.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">info@o5plumbing.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Eric Keigher M44165 | Regulated by Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>TSBPE Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4200, Austin, TX 78765\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>TSBPE Phone: 512-936-5200 TSBPE Website: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/tsbpe.texas.gov\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><b>tsbpe.texas.gov<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span><\/span>SAN ANTONIO, TX \u2013 In response to key findings in the 2024 SAWS (San Antonio Water System) Water Quality Report, o5 Plumbing is launching a <a href=\"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2025\/09\/22\/san-antonio-veteran-owned-plumbing-company-shines-light-on-hidden-water-concerns-in-san-antonio\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":271,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-235779","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - 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