Whole House Filtration Systems

Whole House Filtration Systems treat incoming water at the point of entry, delivering cleaner water to every faucet, shower, and appliance across your home. By reducing chlorine and chloramine, capturing sediment, and targeting contaminants like lead, PFAS, VOCs, and cysts with certified media, these systems improve taste and odor, protect plumbing, and extend the life of water-using equipment.

Common configurations combine a sediment pre-filter (1–5 micron) with a carbon block or catalytic carbon tank; add-ons include KDF for heavy metals, scale control media to reduce hardness deposits, UV purification for bacteria, and dedicated iron or manganese filters. Some households pair a whole house filter with a water softener for full treatment. Look for NSF/ANSI certifications (42 for taste and odor, 53 for health claims, 401 for emerging contaminants, 55 for UV) to verify performance.

Selection tips:
- Size by service flow: match system GPM to peak demand; many homes need 10–15 GPM for 2–3 bathrooms.
- Check pressure drop at rated flow to keep showers strong.
- Choose media for your water chemistry; catalytic carbon handles chloramine better than standard carbon.
- Prioritize a bypass valve, pressure gauges, and easy-change cartridges or tanks for quick maintenance.
- Test your water first to avoid guesswork and overspending.

Maintenance is straightforward: replace cartridges every 3–12 months or per gallons treated, swap UV lamps yearly, and monitor differential pressure to know when to change filters. Sanitize housings during service and protect basement installs from freezing.

Installation can be DIY or pro: mount near the main shutoff, secure brackets, use unions for service, and add a drain or catch pan. Plan for footprint and ceiling height, especially with tall “Big Blue” housings or tank-based systems.

Upgrade to whole home water filtration to gain consistent water for everyday drinking, bathing, cooking, and improved plumbing performance.