Water Treatment Solutions in Simpsonville, SC

Tuck & Howell, Inc. encourages area homeowners to upgrade their homes with water filtration systems in Simpsonville, SC. With in-home water purification, you’ll never need to buy bottled water again. Enjoy water that tastes great straight from the tap. Your water-using appliances will last longer, too. You’ll even benefit from better showers and enhanced skin and hair health.

Water Filtration Systems in Simpsonville

There are two core types of water filtration systems in Simpsonville to consider: point of use and point of entry. Point-of-use systems are local to the particular tap and tend to be cheaper. The downside is that you’re limited to where you have access to the filtered water.

We install point-of-entry water purification systems between the main water line and your house’s plumbing. These systems are more expensive, but the advantage is that you have access to filtered water throughout your home. That includes your faucets but also showers, the washing machine, dishwasher, and so forth.

There are also different types of filtration, and many systems combine two or more. Almost all water filters have some form of mechanical filtration, plus multiple mechanical stages are common. This allows earlier stages to trap large particulate matter (PM) and subsequent stages to trap finer PM. Some filters can even trap PM you can’t see. If you want to filter out parasites like giardia and cryptosporidium, you’ll want a mechanical stage that filters down to 0.5 microns.

Many manufacturers pair their mechanical stages with an absorptive stage. Activated carbon or charcoal is common for this application. It provides considerable surface area and absorptive capacity. The activated carbon improves the taste and smell of the water. It also traps gases and chemicals, including chlorine, pesticides, herbicides, mercury, and volatile organic compounds.

Reverse osmosis is an option as well. These systems are often used in lieu of mechanical filtration. Many believe they’re the best when it comes to water for cooking and drinking. A drawback is that they remove healthy minerals as well. Some brands counteract this with a post-filtration stage that reintroduces healthy minerals to the water.

Water softener systems are an option, too. Our plumbers can install a water softener as a standalone solution. We can also integrate it into the filtration systems we install. In either case, it will help with better skin and hair health, cleaner clothes, and improved water efficiency.

A popular option for filter and softener combination units is ion exchange. It reduces hard water minerals in addition to lead and radioactive materials. It does this by replacing calcium and magnesium ions with other ions. However, it doesn’t filter any particles and is typically pared with mechanical and absorptive filtration.

Watch for signs you may need water filtration.

Bad tasting water

Sediment buildup

Foul smells

Cloudiness

Discolored water

Local Water Purification Installation

Tuck & Howell, Inc. has been helping homeowners throughout Simpsonville and the surrounding areas enjoy cleaner and healthier water since 1969. We pride ourselves on great customer service and 100% client satisfaction. That approach has earned us an A+ rating and accreditation from the BBB, multiple awards, and many positive reviews online. These are just some of the reasons you should choose us for your home’s filtration system and all other plumbing services.