Whole-Home Water Filtration to Remove Chlorine, Sediment & Odors
Whole-home system from $2,999 installed, tax included. Licensed local plumbers, about 4 hours.
No credit card | Licensed local plumber | 15 minutes | Fixed price quote
Is This the Right Solution for Your Water?
- You have
- Chlorine taste and smell in your tap water
- What we do
- Carbon filtration media reduces chlorine taste and odor.
- Result
- Fresh, clean water from every tap
- You have
- Sediment and particles clouding your water
- What we do
- A 5-micron pre-filter catches particles before they enter your home.
- Result
- Clearer water and longer appliance life
- You have
- Concerns about tap water safety
- What we do
- Multi-stage filtration reduces sediment, chlorine and other common contaminants.
- Result
- Peace of mind for your family
Most US public water systems disinfect with chlorine or chloramine.
What Whole-Home Water Filtration Treats
- ChlorineActivated carbon
- Sediment & particles5-micron sediment filter
- OdorsActivated carbon
- Rust & scale flakesSediment pre-filter
- Many common chemicalsCarbon media
Results depend on your water. We tell you what to expect before you pay.
How Whole-Home Water Filtration Works: Step-by-Step
- 1
Water enters from your main line
- 2
Sediment pre-filter
Catches particles first and protects the rest of the system
Removes or handles: Sediment, rust, grit
- 3
Carbon media tank
Water passes through activated carbon
Removes or handles: Chlorine, odor, many chemicals
- 4
Control head
Sets flow and backwash so the system maintains itself
Removes or handles: Keeps media working
- 5
Optional RO at the kitchen tap
A dedicated faucet for drinking and cooking water
Removes or handles: Dissolved contaminants
- 6
Treated water to your home
Before & After
Illustration.
BeforeChlorine smell, cloudy water and particles in the glass. This is what untreated water can look and taste like.
AfterClear, fresh-tasting water at every faucet, shower and appliance.
Pricing & Installation
Whole-Home Water System
$2,999 installed, tax included
What’s included
- Water softening (resin + brine)
- Carbon filtration
- Reverse osmosis drinking water faucet
- Licensed installation
- Testing after installation
- 1-year warranty
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- Step 1Get your instant price online
- Step 2Pick your install day and pay securely
- Install dayAbout 4 hours with a licensed local plumber
- Day afterSystem testing completed
- OngoingAnnual filter replacements, about $150–300 a year
Recent Installs
How Whole-Home Water Filtration Compares
| Feature | US Water Pros | Premium brand | Budget option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | $2,999 installed, tax included | $7,500–8,000 | $900 |
| Installation | Licensed local plumber, about 4 hours | Sales rep plus install crew | DIY or discount installer |
| Support | Included | Fee-based | Little or none |
| Warranty | 1 year | Limited | 6 months |
| Typical lifespan | 8–10 years | 10+ years | 2–3 years |
Typical ranges for the local market. Actual prices vary by brand and home.
What Happens After Installation?
How often do filters need replacing?
Typically annually for the sediment filter and every 3–5 years for carbon or resin media. We send reminders.
What’s the annual maintenance cost?
About $150–300 a year for filter cartridges. No technician visits are needed for routine maintenance.
How long does the system last?
Typically 8–10 years for whole-home systems. Some components, like resin, regenerate. Others are replaced.
What if something breaks?
Your warranty covers manufacturing defects. We repair or replace at no cost within the first year.
Can I service it myself?
Filter changes are simple, and we give you guidance. Major repairs are done by a licensed local plumber.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is whole-home filtration right for city water or well water?
It works for both. City water is usually about chlorine taste. On a well we recommend a water test first, because wells often need iron or bacteria treatment too.
Will this remove hard water minerals?
Yes. The whole-home system includes a water softener (resin and brine) alongside the carbon filter, so scale-causing calcium and magnesium are treated too.
Will whole-home filtration remove fluoride?
No. Carbon media removes chlorine, taste, odor and many chemicals, but not fluoride. If removing fluoride is your goal, a reverse osmosis faucet for drinking water is the right tool, and our whole-home system includes one.
What’s the difference between your system and a cheap hardware-store filter?
Cartridge filters are small, so water passes through the carbon quickly and the cartridge clogs and needs frequent swaps. Ours uses a full-size carbon tank with an automatic control valve that backwashes the bed to keep it from clogging. How long the media lasts depends on your water and usage, and we will tell you what to expect after a look at your water.
Will this help if my water tests high for PFOA or PFAS?
Partly, and it depends on the compound. Carbon reduces some PFAS but not all of them. Health agencies list reverse osmosis among the home treatments for PFAS, so we pair it at the kitchen tap if that is your concern. A lab test shows what is actually in your water, and we are straight about what a filter can and cannot do.
What’s the installation process like?
Our technician arrives, shuts off your water for about 4 hours, installs the system, pressure tests it and makes sure everything flows correctly. You are back to normal water use that day.
What warranty do you offer?
A 1-year warranty on all equipment, plus our satisfaction guarantee: if you are not happy, we will adjust or replace.
Can you service my existing system?
Yes. We can maintain or upgrade any water system. We assess it during your free consultation.
Do you serve my area?
Yes. We serve Tacoma, Puyallup, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Olympia, Lacey and surrounding areas.
Questions People Rarely Ask But Should
Why shouldn’t I just use a pitcher filter?
A pitcher filters one glass at a time. Your shower, washing machine, dishwasher and water heater still get unfiltered water, and showers are where you breathe in chlorine. A pitcher is like taking vitamins while eating fast food. Whole-home treats the water everywhere it is used.
Why should I trust a local operator over a national brand?
National brands sell volume and rotate technicians. We are locally owned in Tacoma, and our reputation in Pierce, Kitsap and Thurston Counties depends on how your water turns out, not on a quarterly earnings call.
Will you try to upsell me into a system I don’t need?
We test first and recommend only what your water needs. A customer we served well who refers a neighbor is worth far more to us than one we oversold. The whole-home system is a fixed price, so there is no quote game to play.
What if I’m skeptical that I need water treatment at all?
Good. You should be. Text us and we will look at your water. If the results show it is fine, we will tell you it is fine. Not every home needs treatment, and if yours does, you will see why in the data and the decision is yours.
Serving Pierce, Kitsap & Thurston Counties
Proctor District · North End · South Hill · Downtown Puyallup · Manette · West Bremerton · Downtown Port Orchard · Horseshoe Lake · Downtown Olympia · West Olympia · Hawks Prairie · Woodland District · Tillicum · Lakeview · Chambers Creek · Narrows · Lake Tapps · Allisson Springs · Downtown Waterfront · Harbor Hill and surrounding areas
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