Reverse-osmosis System
Reverse-osmosis System | Water Purification | Plumbing | Deer Lodge
Imagine turning on the tap in your Deer Lodge home and tasting nothing but crisp, refreshing purity. HEP’s reverse-osmosis system plumbing strips away sediment, heavy metals, chlorine, and even the faintest odors, leaving you with water so clean it rivals the best bottled brands. It’s a smarter, greener approach to water purification that fits neatly under your sink and works around the clock.
Our licensed plumbers size, install, and fine-tune each RO unit to match your household’s specific demands, ensuring optimal flow without wasting a drop. From the first pre-filter to the final post-polish, every stage is engineered for maximum contaminant removal and minimal maintenance. Weekly commutes to the store for jug refills become a thing of the past—just fill your glass, taste the difference, and enjoy the peace of mind that only expertly filtered water can bring.
Ready to elevate your drinking experience? Schedule a free consultation with HEP today and discover why families across Deer Lodge trust us for reliably pristine water and service that’s as friendly as it is professional.
FAQs
What contaminants will a reverse-osmosis (RO) system remove from Deer Lodge municipal or well water?
An RO membrane is rated down to 0.0001 micron, which means it physically rejects 95 – 99 % of dissolved salts, lead, arsenic, nitrates/nitrites, fluoride, chromium-6, pesticides, herbicides and pharmaceutical residues that can be present in Deer Lodge’s municipal and private-well supplies. It also removes chlorine by-products, sulfur odors and sediment when paired with the pre-carbon and sediment cartridges that come with our system. The result is water that meets or exceeds FDA-bottled-water standards right at your tap.
How often do I need to replace the filters and membrane with Deer Lodges water conditions?
For most households of 2–4 people in Deer Lodge, the sediment and carbon pre-filters should be changed every 6 – 12 months; they protect the membrane from chlorine, rust and silt. The RO membrane itself typically lasts 3–5 years, depending on incoming water hardness and usage. Our technicians test TDS (total dissolved solids) at each annual service visit—when rejection rates fall below 80 %, its time for a new membrane. The post-carbon polishing filter is also replaced yearly for best taste.
Will an RO system improve the taste and odor of Deer Lodge drinking water?
Yes. Many residents notice a slight chlorine or mineral after-taste in city water and a sulfur or metallic note in well water. The activated-carbon stages strip chlorine, volatile organic compounds and odor-causing gases, while the RO membrane removes excess minerals. The result is crisp, clean water that rivals premium bottled brands, ideal for coffee, tea, ice and baby formula.
Does an RO system waste a lot of water, and can it be reduced?
Traditional RO units send 3–4 gallons of brine to drain for every gallon purified. Our Deer Lodge-optimized models use a high-efficiency 1:1-ratio membrane and an automatic shut-off valve that cuts production when the storage tank is full, reducing waste by up to 75 %. For off-grid or septic installations, we can add a permeate-pump upgrade that brings the ratio to roughly 0.8 gallon waste per gallon produced and improves system pressure without electricity.
Can the system fit under my existing kitchen sink, and what plumbing modifications are required?
Our compact 5-stage manifold is only 16" H × 14" W × 5" D, so it slides into most Deer Lodge kitchen base cabinets. Installation involves: 1) tapping the cold-water line with a feed adapter, 2) mounting the dedicated RO faucet in a knock-out or soap-dispenser hole, 3) tying the drain saddle into the sinks tailpiece, and 4) placing the 3-gallon pressurized storage tank on the cabinet floor. All connections are NSF-certified quick-connects, and your countertop remains intact—no granite drilling unless a new faucet hole is needed.
What does professional RO installation cost in Deer Lodge, and what warranty do you offer?
A standard under-sink installation in Deer Lodge starts at $425, which includes the 5-stage RO unit, storage tank, designer faucet, labor, and first-year filter set. Well-water pretreatment, basement mounting or refrigerator icemaker hook-ups are quoted after a free on-site survey. We provide a 1-year workmanship warranty, 3-year warranty on housings, and 5-year prorated warranty on the NSF-certified membrane. Annual maintenance plans (filters, testing and sanitizing) run about $110 and keep your warranty in full force.