Reverse-osmosis System
Reverse-osmosis System | Water Purification | Plumbing | Crab Orchard
Imagine turning on your tap in Crab Orchard and tasting nothing but crisp, clean refreshment—no lingering chlorine tang, no mystery odors, just pure confidence in every sip. HEP’s reverse-osmosis system makes that everyday luxury possible by stripping away up to 99% of dissolved solids, heavy metals, and micro-contaminants while still leaving the healthy minerals your body needs. Our licensed local plumbers handle everything, from neat under-sink installations to whole-home upgrades, so the only change you’ll notice is how incredibly good your water tastes.
Backed by decades of East Tennessee know-how, we size each system to your household’s specific demands, protect it with rock-solid warranties, and keep it humming with scheduled filter swaps. Ready for truly next-level water purification and peace of mind that flows 24/7? Call HEP today and experience why your neighbors trust us to keep Crab Orchard’s water as stunning as its mountain views.
FAQs
Why should I consider a reverse-osmosis (RO) system for my Crab Orchard home or business?
Crab Orchard’s municipal and well-water supplies often contain dissolved minerals, sediment, and trace levels of agricultural or mining by-products common to the Cumberland Plateau. A properly sized RO unit removes up to 99 % of total dissolved solids (TDS), heavy metals, pesticides, and chlorine by forcing water through a semi-permeable membrane. This results in noticeably better-tasting water, longer appliance life (less scaling in kettles, coffee makers, and ice machines), and greater peace of mind for families mixing infant formula or anyone on sodium-restricted diets.
What plumbing work is involved when you install an RO system?
Our licensed plumbers mount the RO module—usually beneath the kitchen sink or in a utility room—run a dedicated feed line from the cold-water supply, install a shut-off valve, and connect a 3⁄8-inch product-water line to a separate drinking-water faucet that we add to your sink or countertop. A small drain saddle is tapped into the sink’s waste line to handle concentrate (reject) water. For refrigerators or ice makers, we can route purified water through ¼-inch tubing to those appliances as well. All penetrations are sealed and meet Tennessee plumbing code.
How much maintenance does an RO system require, and can I do it myself?
Maintenance mainly involves replacing the pre-sediment and carbon cartridges every 6–12 months, the RO membrane every 24–36 months, and the post-carbon polishing filter annually. Many homeowners perform cartridge changes in about 15 minutes with nothing more than the filter wrench supplied with the unit. We provide step-by-step instructions and keep replacement kits in stock locally, or you can schedule a low-cost service call and have our technician sanitize the system, check pressures, and test TDS to document performance.
How much water does the system waste?
A modern 1:1 to 2:1 efficiency RO system produces one gallon of purified water for about one to two gallons of concentrate that goes to the drain. For an average Crab Orchard household using 2–3 gallons of drinking and cooking water per day, the additional wastewater is roughly equivalent to one or two extra toilet flushes—typically less than 30 ¢ a month on your water bill. We also offer zero-waste add-ons that reroute the concentrate to a hot-water recirculation line or to irrigation if you want absolutely no discharge.
Will an RO system remove hardness and eliminate the need for a water softener?
Reverse osmosis does reduce hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium) but only for the water that passes through the drinking-water faucet. If you have high hardness (>10 grains per gallon) in Crab Orchard, scale will still form in your water heater and plumbing fixtures. Pairing a whole-house softener with a point-of-use RO system gives you scale-free plumbing throughout the building and ultra-pure water at the sink. We can test your water on-site and recommend the most cost-effective combination.
What does a complete RO installation cost and how soon can you schedule in Crab Orchard?
Prices depend on production rate (50–1,000 GPD), storage tank size, and any optional remineralization or UV modules. Most residential under-sink packages range from $695 to $1,195 installed, which includes first-year filters, the dedicated faucet, and a one-year labor warranty. Light-commercial systems start around $2,400. Because we stock popular models in our Crossville warehouse, we can usually schedule Crab Orchard installations within 3–5 business days, and same-week emergency service is available for restaurants and medical offices.