Whole-House Filtration: A Homeowner's Guide
Sediment, chlorine, iron, sulfur — each needs a different media. Here's how to think about choosing.
The filter types that matter
Sediment filters catch sand and rust particles — usually the first stage. Carbon filters remove chlorine taste and odor. Iron and sulfur need oxidizing media or air injection systems, not a basic carbon filter, to work properly.
Sizing it to your water
A generic under-sink filter won't touch a whole-house iron or sulfur problem — it needs a system sized to your flow rate and the specific contaminant level, confirmed by a water test rather than a guess.
Guessing at media type wastes money. We test first, then size a system to what's actually in your water.
Call 727-470-7126FAQ
How often do filter media need replacing?
Sediment and carbon stages typically every 6–12 months; iron/sulfur media varies by usage and severity.
Will filtration lower my water pressure?
A properly sized system shouldn’t. Undersized filters are the usual cause of pressure loss after installation.
Do I need filtration if I’m on city water?
Often yes for chlorine taste/odor — well water adds iron and sulfur to the list of things worth filtering.
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