Water Filtration Services for Reno & Las Vegas Homes

Signs Your Home Could Use Water Filtration

Reno and Las Vegas both deal with notably hard water, and even municipal supplies and city water can still leave unresolved taste or quality issues. Consider water filtration if you notice:

• Tap water that tastes or smells like chlorine

• Cloudy water or visible sediment and particles

• Scale buildup on faucets, showerheads, or inside appliances

• Spots on dishes and glassware after washing

• Dry skin or dull hair after bathing

• Reduced water pressure from mineral buildup in your pipes

• A reliance on bottled water because of concerns about drinking water quality

Types of Water Filtration Systems

The right filtration system depends on which contaminants are actually in your water and how much of your home’s water supply you want treated. We install and service a full range of options.

Whole-House (Point-of-Entry) Systems

A point-of-entry system provides whole house water filtration at the main water line, treating water entering the home before it reaches fixtures and appliances, for everything from your kitchen sink to your shower and washing machine.

Whole house filtration systems reduce sediment, chlorine, and contaminants such as iron before they ever reach your plumbing or appliances.

A whole house filter, sometimes called a house filter, does not soften water, so separate equipment is needed when the goal is to soften water.

Properly sized whole house water systems help maintain comfortable water pressure while improving appliance efficiency and lifespan, including added protection for water heaters.

Point-of-Use and Under-Sink Filters

A point-of-use system treats water at a single faucet or appliance rather than the whole house, most commonly under the kitchen sink.

These are popular as a water filter for their performance and convenience when the main goal is better-tasting drinking and cooking water rather than treating every tap in the house. A carbon filter is a common option here to improve taste and reduce chlorine in drinking water.

Reverse Osmosis Systems

A reverse osmosis system forces water through a semi-permeable membrane to filter out a wide range of contaminants, including many that basic carbon filtration can’t touch.

RO systems are typically certified under NSF/ANSI Standard 58 and are one of the most thorough options available for drinking water. These are advanced systems for targeted drinking water treatment when basic filtration is not enough.

Activated Carbon Filters

Activated carbon filters use porous carbon to trap contaminants through adsorption, which is especially effective for improving taste and odor by removing chlorine and organic compounds.

Sediment Filters

Sediment filters trap larger particles like sand, rust, and dirt before they reach the rest of your filtration system, which helps protect finer filters downstream and extends the life of the whole system.

Ultraviolet (UV) Purification

UV systems use ultraviolet light to inactivate harmful microorganisms in water without adding any chemicals, often used alongside another filtration method rather than on its own.

Water Softeners (Ion Exchange)

Hard water and contaminated water are two different problems. An ion exchange water softener replaces the calcium and magnesium ions that cause hard water with sodium ions, addressing scale buildup rather than taste or safety. If hard water is your main concern, see our water softener installation and water softener repair services.

What a Water Filtration System Can Remove

Untreated home water can carry sediment, chlorine, organic contaminants, and in some cases heavy metals like lead, along with contaminants that are not obvious from taste or appearance, all of which can affect both safety and taste.

No single filtration method removes every possible contaminant. This is why many whole-home setups combine more than one type of filtration, for example, a sediment pre-filter ahead of a carbon or reverse osmosis stage. More comprehensive water systems may also be designed to address concerns such as industrial solvents.

Some certified models, including Aquasana options, are rated to capture 77 contaminants, including heavy metals and pesticides. Filtration also does double duty on taste and smell, removing the chlorine and mineral taste that makes some tap water unpleasant to drink straight from the faucet.

Benefits of a Water Filtration System

Clean water is the primary benefit of installing a water filtration system in your home, especially for the drinking water you use every day, but the advantages extend well beyond the glass you fill at the sink. Benefits include:

• Better-tasting, cleaner drinking water

• Less money spent on bottled water

• Cleaner clothes and dishes when washed with filtered water

• Fewer chlorine-related odors and residue throughout the home

• Softer feeling hair and skin after bathing

• Longer-lasting plumbing and appliances, with better efficiency and improved appliance lifespan thanks to reduced sediment and mineral buildup

• Greater convenience knowing your whole house water is treated throughout your home water system

Water Quality Testing

Since every home’s water is a little different, especially between municipal and well water sources, we begin with an initial consultation and water quality testing to match the right water solutions to your home.

Professional testing can detect contaminants that aren’t visible to the naked eye and don’t affect taste or smell, which helps identify the best solutions for drinking water quality and broader water quality issues instead of guessing.

Testing is a useful first step whether you’re installing a new system or trying to figure out why an existing one isn’t performing the way it used to, and it helps homeowners understand the entire process before installation begins.

Filtration System Maintenance

A filtration system only works as well as its filters. Sediment filters typically need replacement every three to six months, while carbon filters usually last six to twelve months or longer depending on your household’s water usage.

We recommend an annual system inspection to catch a filter that’s overdue before it affects performance, along with keeping replacements on schedule so your system keeps delivering consistent results rather than gradually losing effectiveness between visits.

Why Choose Hawthorne Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

For more than 15 years, we’ve served the Greater Reno and Greater Las Vegas areas with top-quality plumbing services, including water filtration. We provide personalized services and customized solutions based on your unique needs, including experience with house water filter systems and other custom water solutions for local homes.

We are committed to going above and beyond for our customers, which is why we offer clear-cut pricing, extended warranties, and a satisfaction guarantee. Our outstanding team has been honored by Las Vegas HomeAdvisor and Angie’s List, and we’re proud to have an A+ rating with the BBB. Our recommendations also reflect standards recognized across the water treatment industry.