Carbon Filtration
Carbon Filtration | Water Purification | Plumbing | Englewood
Imagine turning on your tap in Englewood and tasting nothing but crisp, clean refreshment. HEP’s carbon filtration plumbing solutions strip away chlorine, sediments, and lingering odors, leaving your family with pure confidence in every sip. Our high-capacity carbon filters trap contaminants at the molecular level, protecting appliances from scale build-up while letting natural minerals shine through for healthier hydration and brighter laundry.
Backed by local technicians who understand Englewood’s unique water profile, we install, maintain, and fine-tune systems built for longevity and low maintenance. Whether you’re battling hard-water haze, worrying about emerging chemicals, or simply craving restaurant-quality ice at home, our tailored approach to water purification delivers peace of mind with every drop. Reach out today and feel the HEP difference flow through your pipes—clean, sustainable, and unmistakably refreshing.
FAQs
What contaminants does a carbon filtration system remove from Englewood’s water supply?
Activated carbon is highly porous and adsorbs many of the taste-, odor- and color-causing compounds found in Englewood’s municipal water. These include chlorine and chloramine (used by Denver Water as primary disinfectants), organic chemicals like pesticides and herbicides from South Platte runoff, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), some PFAS, and disinfection by-products such as trihalomethanes (THMs). Carbon also reduces levels of benzene, industrial solvents and micro-plastics, leaving the water clearer and better-tasting. It does NOT remove dissolved minerals, nitrates, fluoride or biological contaminants such as bacteria—those require additional treatment.
How does a whole-house carbon filtration system work?
Water enters a tank or cartridge packed with granular activated carbon (GAC) or catalytic carbon. As the water passes through, contaminants adhere to the vast internal surface of the carbon granules via adsorption and catalytic reduction. A sediment pre-filter (usually 5-micron) catches sand and rust before they can clog the carbon bed. After contact time in the carbon media, the cleaned water flows to your home’s cold and hot water lines. Point-of-entry placement means every tap—kitchen, bath, laundry and outdoor spigots—receives filtered water, protecting plumbing fixtures and decreasing chlorine vapors in showers.
Will installing a carbon filter reduce my home’s water pressure?
When sized correctly, pressure loss is minimal—typically 2–5 psi for most residential systems in Englewood. Key factors are media bed diameter, flow rate (gallons per minute) and the condition of the filter. Undersized cartridges or clogged media cause noticeable drops. We evaluate your home’s peak demand (e.g., multiple showers + appliances) and choose a unit with enough bed depth and valve capacity. Periodic maintenance—changing pre-filters every 3–6 months and re-bedding the carbon per schedule—keeps pressure stable.
How often do carbon filters need replacement in Englewood?
For cartridge-style under-sink or countertop units, plan on swapping filters every 6–12 months or 1,000–2,000 gallons, whichever comes first. Whole-house GAC tanks generally last 3–5 years before the media is exhausted. Englewood’s water is moderately hard with an average chlorine residual of 1.5–2.0 mg/L, so carbon tends to reach capacity toward the earlier end of those ranges if your household uses large volumes. A noticeable return of chlorine smell or taste, or lab testing, signals it’s time for replacement.
Can I install a carbon filtration system myself, or do I need a plumber?
Compact point-of-use filters often come with DIY kits. However, a whole-house unit involves cutting into the main water line, adding bypass valves, pressure gauges and (sometimes) an expansion tank to comply with IPC codes adopted by the City of Englewood. Professional installation ensures correct sizing, leak-free connections, proper media backwashing setup and preservation of your home warranty. Licensed plumbers also pull any required permits and can integrate additional treatments—such as softening or UV—if your water test suggests it.
How does carbon filtration compare to reverse osmosis for drinking water?
Carbon filtration excels at removing chlorine, chemicals that affect taste/odor and many organic pollutants while allowing healthy minerals like calcium and magnesium to remain. It operates at line pressure, wastes no water and treats the entire household supply. Reverse osmosis (RO) uses a semipermeable membrane to strip 90–99% of dissolved solids, heavy metals and fluoride but produces wastewater (2–4 gallons per gallon purified) and is typically installed at a single tap. Many Englewood homeowners pair systems: whole-house carbon ahead of a point-of-use RO unit, giving broad chemical protection plus ultra-pure drinking water without overwhelming maintenance costs.