We provide full-service installation in Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and San Diego counties), Houston TX, and Tampa FL. For customers anywhere else in the U.S., we ship your whole-house water filtration system directly to you and provide concierge plumber support — including a master plumber available during your install.

A water softener addresses hard water minerals (calcium and magnesium) that cause scale buildup on your plumbing, fixtures, and appliances. A water filter reduces contaminants like chlorine, sediment, and disinfection byproducts. Many homes benefit from both, which is why several of our whole-home systems combine softening and filtration in one unit.

Absolutely. Well water presents unique challenges like iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, and potentially arsenic or nitrates. We have whole-house filtration systems specifically designed for well water, and we always recommend starting with a water test so we know exactly what we're working with.

Our flagship systems use high-capacity media designed to last approximately 18–20 years for a typical household at normal municipal chlorine levels. Softening resin carries a lifetime warranty. Actual media life depends on your incoming water quality and household usage.

Unlike most whole-house water filter systems that require filter changes every 6–12 months, our flagship systems use self-regenerating media that doesn't require scheduled replacement. The primary ongoing maintenance is adding salt or potassium to the softening systems approximately every 3–5 months.

Our whole-home water filtration systems carry WQA certifications under various NSF/ANSI standards including NSF/ANSI 42 (chlorine taste and odor), NSF/ANSI 44 (softening), and NSF/ANSI 372 (lead-free compliance). Specific certifications vary by system — we'll walk you through exactly what applies to the system we recommend for your home.

Yes. Our systems are designed to work together as layers. You can start with whole-home filtration and add targeted treatment for specific contaminants like lead, PFAS, or arsenic later. Your consultation will cover both immediate needs and future upgrade paths.

A whole-house water filter is installed at your main water line and treats all the water in your home — every shower, faucet, and appliance. It's designed primarily for chlorine, sediment, hard water, and broad contaminant reduction. A reverse osmosis system is installed at a single point of use (usually under the kitchen sink) and provides the highest level of drinking water purification, reducing dissolved solids, PFAS, lead, and more. Many homeowners use both — a whole-house filtration system for general protection and an RO system for drinking water.

For city water, start with your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — it's publicly available and lists tested contaminants. You can also look up your zip code in the EWG Tap Water Database for a broader analysis. For well water, the EPA recommends testing at least once per year for bacteria, nitrates, and pH, with additional testing for arsenic, lead, and other contaminants based on your region. A professional water test gives you the most complete picture.

For most homes, yes — especially if you're on municipal water with chlorine or chloramine, or well water with iron, sulfur, or hardness issues. A whole-house water filter system protects your plumbing and appliances from scale and corrosion, improves the taste and smell of water at every tap, and reduces your exposure to contaminants during bathing and cooking — not just drinking. The right system depends on your specific water quality, which is why we recommend starting with a free consultation.