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Laredo's Tap Water Has
13 Contaminants Over Health Guidelines.
Know What's in Yours.

After 7 years in the water business, I was tired of watching Laredo families overpay by thousands for the same equipment. So I started Azul. I come to your home, test your tap in person, and show you the real numbers before we talk about anything else. From $39/month. No deposit.

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5.0 · 92 Google Reviews
Enrique T. Ollervides, owner of Azul Water Co, next to an Azul whole-house system in Laredo, TX
715×
over the EWG health guideline: haloacetic acids in Laredo tap water
5.0★ Google Rating · 92 Reviews
A+ BBB Accredited
200+ Happy Customers
8+ Years Serving Laredo
500+ Systems Installed
TCEQ Licensed & Certified
Locally Owned
TWQA Member
Why Laredo Chooses Azul

Proof over promises.

We Test. You See the Numbers.

We test at your tap before we install a single part, and again after. You get a printed report with your actual results.

Built for South Texas, Not a Catalog

South Texas water is hard and heavily treated. We spec every system to your actual test results. A box off a shelf wasn't designed for Laredo's water.

Neighbor Pricing, Every Time

A good water system shouldn't cost a fortune in your own town. That's why the price is right here: from $39/month, no deposit, financing available. Real pricing before we knock. No pressure, no surprises.

How It Works

Test. Build. Install. Retest.

1
We Test Your Water
Free 30-minute water test at your home. I come to you, run the numbers at your tap, and show you exactly what's in your water before we talk about anything else.
2
We Build Your Custom System
Based on your actual results, we build a custom system sized to your home and your family. Not a catalog pick.
3
Same-Day Install
Our own crew shows up, not a subcontractor, and most systems are in and running the day we arrive. Clean, fast install with minimal disruption.
4
We Retest. Dirty = $0.
Within 24 hours of the install we test again at your tap, same crew. You see before and after side by side. If the retest misses the targets we wrote on your quote, you pay $0. Read the signed guarantee.
Before / Untreated
TDS 847 PPM
Hardness 38 GPG
Chlorine Detected
After / Azul Treated
TDS 12 PPM
Hardness 0 GPG
Chlorine None Detected

Sample results. Actual numbers vary by location and source water; your test will show yours.

The Azul Guarantee

Clean water in 24 hours, in writing.
Or you pay $0.

Before we install anything, I write your before numbers and your target numbers on your quote. Within 24 hours of the install we retest at your tap. If the retest doesn't hit the targets on that paper, you pay $0 and we remove the system at no charge. That's the deal, signed by me, not by a brand.

  • Numbers on paper before we start. Hardness, TDS and chlorine from your tap, plus the targets we commit to. You keep the copy.
  • Retest within 24 hours of install. Same crew, your tap, before and after side by side. Most retests happen before we leave your house.
  • Miss the targets, pay $0. We remove the system, patch the connection and you owe nothing. No restocking fee, no service call, no fine print.
  • The price on the quote is the price. No surprise on the invoice. If it isn't on the paper, you don't pay for it.
  • We reply in 5 minutes. Book online or text us during business hours (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–3pm) and you hear from us within 5 minutes. After hours, first thing next morning.

Applies to residential installs in our service area, once per household. Targets are set from your own test and written on your quote. Retest is at the same tap, by Azul, within 24 hours of install completion. Equipment is removed by Azul within 7 days of a missed retest.

“I put my name on this because I'm the one who shows up. If your water isn't what we wrote down, you don't pay me.”

Enrique T. Ollervides Owner, Azul Water Co · Laredo, TX
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Laredo Tap Water

13 contaminants above EWG health guidelines (31 detected in total)
Up to 715× above EWG health guidelines
  • Haloacetic acids (HAA9): 715× the guideline, chlorine disinfection byproduct
  • Bromochloroacetic acid: 496× the guideline
  • Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs): 402× the guideline
  • Haloacetic acids (HAA5): 307× the guideline
  • Plus nitrate and uranium, also above the guideline
View the full EWG report for Laredo (PWS TX2400001) →

Laredo's water meets all federal legal limits set by the EPA. EWG health guidelines are stricter than federal law. Source: EWG Tap Water Database, City of Laredo water system (PWS ID TX2400001), sampling period 2021–2023. Checked October 2026; we re-check the EWG page every quarter.

Laredo's Water Supply

Legal isn't the same as clean.

The City of Laredo's water meets every federal standard set by the EPA. That's a baseline, not a ceiling. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) applies stricter health-based guidelines and has identified 13 contaminants in Laredo's tap water above those guidelines, several of them hundreds of times over.

Laredo also has some of the hardest water in Texas, typically 30–42 GPG, classified as Very Hard by the Water Quality Association. That means scale on your pipes, shorter appliance life, and dry skin and hair. A properly sized Azul system handles both the chemistry and the hardness at the same time.

Find out what's in your water. Free test.
Our Systems

The right system for every home.

Every system is sized to YOUR water test results, not a box off a shelf.

Azul Essentials whole-house water softener

Azul Essentials

High-Capacity Whole-House Softener · NSF Certified Components

Built for South Texas hard water. A high-capacity tank with twice the filtration of a traditional softener removes the hardness minerals that leave scale on your pipes, appliances, skin, and hair. Sized to your home and your actual water test.

  • High-capacity tank with 2× the filtration media of a traditional softener
  • Sized to your hardness reading and the people in the house
  • Metered regeneration: salt only when it's needed
  • NSF certified components
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Azul Plus 6-stage water refiner system
Most Popular

Azul +

High-Capacity 6-Stage Whole-House Refiner · NSF Certified Components

A high-capacity 6-stage refiner with twice the filtration of a traditional system. Handles hardness, chlorine, bacteria, chemicals, and odors from every tap, and it's built for years of South Texas water.

  • High-capacity system with 2× the filtration of a traditional unit
  • 6 stages in one tank: sediment, carbon and softening
  • Removes chlorine, chloramine, chemicals and odor from every tap
  • NSF certified components
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Azul A550 reverse osmosis under-sink drinking water system

A550 Reverse Osmosis

5-Stage Under-Sink RO · 6 with Alkaline Filter · NSF/ANSI 58

Clean drinking water straight from your kitchen tap. Five stages of reverse osmosis remove TDS, heavy metals, fluoride, bacteria, and chemical contaminants. Add the alkaline filter for a sixth stage that puts minerals back for taste. NSF/ANSI 58 certified.

  • 5-stage reverse osmosis: sediment, two carbon pre-filters, RO membrane, polishing carbon
  • Optional 6th stage: alkaline filter puts minerals back for taste and a higher pH
  • Dedicated faucet at the sink; fridge and ice maker line available
  • NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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Azul UV whole-house disinfection system

UV Disinfection

Whole-House UV Sterilizer

Kills 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, and pathogens without chemicals. Pairs with any Azul system as a final layer of protection, and we especially recommend it for well water.

  • Inactivates 99.9% of bacteria, viruses and cysts without chemicals
  • Installed after the filters so the lamp stays clean
  • Recommended for wells and during boil notices
  • NSF/ANSI 55 certified
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Read more: Water softeners in Laredo Reverse osmosis drinking water Whole-house filtration What the free test measures

Have a well? We cover that too. Iron, sulfur, bacteria, hardness: we test on-site and build for YOUR well's specific chemistry.

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Enrique Ollervides with his wife and daughter, the family behind Azul Water Co in Laredo, TX
Enrique's daughter next to an Azul system, the reason we build clean water systems in Laredo

She'll grow up with clean water. So will yours.

Local. Family Owned. Here to Stay.

From our family to yours.
Neighbor pricing, every time.

I spent 7 years in the water business before Azul, and I got tired of watching Laredo families overpay by thousands for the same equipment. My own family drinks this water too: hard, heavy, full of things you can't see. So I started Azul to fix it for us and for every family in Laredo, without it costing a small fortune. The price on this page is the price I show up with. No deposit, no pressure, no fine print, ever.

Every installation is done by my own crew, people I trained and people I trust. You won't open your door to a stranger who got assigned the job that morning. And when you need service a year from now, you call the same number and reach the same people who put the system in. That's just how we run it.

We're local, and we're not hiding behind a big brand. I shop at the same H-E-B as you. Laredo is home, and I built Azul to stay here for a long time.

— Enrique T. Ollervides

Owner, Azul Water Co · Laredo, TX

Call me directly: (956) 307-7852

Laredo Owned

We live here. No big brand to hide behind. This is our home, not a territory on someone's map.

Our Own Crews

No subcontractors. No rotating third-party installers. The same Azul team, every time.

My Number. I Pick Up.

(956) 307-7852 is Enrique's personal number. No receptionist, no call center. You call us directly, and I answer.

Real Installs. Laredo Homes & Businesses.

Our work speaks for itself.

Every system installed by our own crew, no subcontractors. These are real Laredo homes and businesses.

What Laredo Says

5.0 out of 5

· 92 Google Reviews

These are real Laredo neighbors. I tested their water, installed their system, and I'm still the person they call when they have a question.

"Living in Laredo, we have dealt with our share of water quality concerns, including frequent water boiling notices. From the first call, Enrique was professional and knowledgeable. The installation was quick and clean. The difference in my water quality was noticeable almost immediately. As a parent, nothing matters more than the safety of your children — I can now feel confident that the water my children use every day is clean and safe. Pricing was fair and transparent — no hidden fees or surprises."

Ashley Gonzalez
Laredo, TX

"Azul is the best company I've ever worked with. Had other companies come to give me quotes and they were charging thousands of dollars. Met with Enrique and he beat all the prices by almost half with a way better system. If you're looking for a water system in Laredo TX, call Azul."

Julia Deem
Laredo, TX

"Initially, Enrique came and tested our water which was very informative about what exactly is in our water. After recommending us a system, we ended up going with Azul + and the installation was very fast and clean. Overall, a genuinely amazing experience. Would 100% recommend Azul to anyone looking for a water system!"

Randy Renteria
Laredo, TX

"Within the first phone call, Azul Water Co had my business. Very professional, punctual and answered all the questions I had. Install was pretty fast and smooth. I recommend Azul Water Co 100%."

Ivan Susano
Laredo, TX

"We had very hard water in our home and Azul Water Co helped us choose the perfect water treatment system. Installation was fast and clean, and the customer service was amazing. Our dishes, showers, and appliances already look better. Best water softener company in Laredo!"

Emily Reyes
Laredo, TX

"Great customer service — was present at the site and most owners don't do that. Definitely values people. Walked me step by step through the process. Definitely recommended."

Esteven Ramos
Laredo, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've got straight answers.

Do I need a water softener in Laredo? +×

Almost certainly yes. Laredo's water consistently tests at 30–42 GPG, classified as 'Very Hard.' The WQA's threshold for Very Hard starts at 10.5 GPG. That hardness builds scale inside your pipes, clogs your water heater, shortens appliance life, and leaves spots on everything. A softener is one of the most cost-effective improvements you can make to a South Texas home.

Is Laredo tap water safe to drink? +×

Laredo's water meets all federal legal requirements set by the EPA. However, the Environmental Working Group has identified multiple contaminants above their stricter health-based guidelines. The very high TDS and hardness levels, while not a federal violation, affect taste and are hard on plumbing. Many Laredo families add a reverse osmosis system at the drinking tap for that reason.

What's the difference between Azul Essentials and Azul +? +×

Azul Essentials is a whole-house water softener. It removes hardness minerals (calcium, magnesium) that cause scale and buildup. Azul + is a 6-stage water refiner that does everything Essentials does and also removes chlorine, chloramines, chemicals, and odors through carbon filtration stages. If you want softened water that also smells and tastes clean from every tap, Azul + is the upgrade. Both are high-capacity systems with twice the filtration of a traditional unit.

What's included at $39/month for Azul Essentials? +×

$39/month is the starting price for our Azul Essentials whole-house water softener on financing. It covers the equipment and professional installation by our own crew. Exact pricing depends on your home size and water test results. We show you the number before we start, no surprises. The A550 RO drinking system and Azul + refiner are priced separately; we quote both at your free water test.

Do you offer financing with no deposit? +×

Yes. We offer financing on all systems with no deposit required. We walk you through the options during your free water test, before any paperwork. If it doesn't make financial sense for you, we'll tell you.

How long does installation take? +×

Most installations are done the same day we arrive, typically in 3 to 5 hours. Our own crew handles everything, top to bottom. We don't use subcontractors. You'll have clean water that same day.

Do you serve areas outside Laredo? +×

Laredo, TX first, and ranches and homes across Webb County. Farther out is case by case; I'd rather tell you no on the phone than charge you for a drive. See the service area.

Who am I actually buying from? +×

Me, Enrique. I'm the owner and I'm the one who takes your call. The guys who install your system are my own crew, not subcontractors I found last week. If something's ever not right, you don't get bounced to a 1-800 number or a franchise support line. You call me directly at (956) 307-7852 and I handle it.

Do you speak Spanish? +×

Sí, absolutamente. We're a Laredo company. Spanish is welcome in every conversation, appointment, and installation. Call, text, or book in whichever language is more comfortable for you.

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