Reverse-osmosis Systems
Reverse-osmosis Systems | Water Purification | Plumbing | Georgetown
Imagine turning on your tap in Georgetown and tasting nothing but pure, refreshing clarity—that’s the everyday luxury HEP delivers with our reverse-osmosis systems. Our licensed plumbers install multi-stage membranes that strip out dissolved salts, heavy metals, and microscopic contaminants, leaving your family with water so clean it rivals premium bottled brands. Compact units tuck neatly beneath your sink, whisper-quiet pumps maintain steady flow, and smart monitors alert you when filters need changing, so all you have to do is pour and enjoy.
Whether you’re cooking vibrant vegetables, brewing the perfect cup of coffee, or filling pet bowls, dependable water purification makes every chore feel a little more special. Backed by local technicians who know Georgetown’s unique water profile, HEP offers same-week installations, convenient maintenance plans, and a satisfaction guarantee that keeps your home running crystal-clear for years to come.
FAQs
What exactly is reverse osmosis and how does it purify my household water?
Reverse osmosis (RO) pushes tap water through a semipermeable membrane that allows only water molecules to pass. Dissolved salts, lead, nitrates, PFAS, chlorine by-products, and many other contaminants are flushed down the drain, leaving you with up to 99% purified drinking water. Our Georgetown-specific systems include a multi-stage pre-filter (sediment and carbon) to protect the membrane from local chlorine levels and silt that can appear in the South San Gabriel supply.
Why should I install a reverse-osmosis system in Georgetown when the city already treats the water?
While Georgetown’s municipal water meets federal standards, many residents notice hardness, chloramine taste/odor, and rising levels of total dissolved solids (TDS) from the Edwards Aquifer blend. An under-sink or whole-home RO unit provides an added barrier, delivering bottled-water quality at the tap, removing up to 90–95% of hardness minerals, and eliminating the chlorine/chloramine flavor that standard carbon pitchers can’t fully address. It’s a cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative to buying single-use plastic bottles.
How often do I need to replace the filters and membrane?
For typical Georgetown households (4 people, 50–75 gallons per day), pre-filters should be changed every 6–12 months, the RO membrane every 2–4 years, and the post-carbon polishing filter annually. If your home has higher sediment or iron, we may recommend quarterly sediment changes. We provide reminder emails and carry all compatible cartridges in stock.
Will an RO system remove hardness, bacteria, fluoride, and emerging contaminants like PFAS?
Yes. Reverse osmosis rejects 90–98% of calcium and magnesium hardness, 95–99% of fluoride, >99% of bacteria/viruses (when properly maintained), and up to 97% of PFAS compounds. For extremely hard well water in rural Georgetown ETJ areas, we may pair the RO with a point-of-entry softener to protect plumbing fixtures and prolong the life of the RO membrane.
What ongoing maintenance or service do you offer after installation?
We handle full lifecycle care: annual or semi-annual filter swap-outs, membrane performance testing, sanitization of the storage tank, pressure check, leak inspection, and TDS verification. Service visits are scheduled at your convenience, and membership plans lock in parts-and-labor pricing so you never have to track down cartridges or remember dates.
How much space, plumbing modification, and cost should I expect for installation?
A typical under-sink RO unit requires 15 inches of cabinet width and 18 inches of height for the system and 3-gal storage tank. Installation involves adding a ¼-inch feed line to the cold-water pipe, drilling a dedicated faucet hole (or using an existing sprayer hole), and tying the drain saddle into the sink’s waste line. Standard installs start around $695, including hardware, labor, and first-year filters; whole-home RO systems generally range from $3,000–$6,000 based on flow-rate needs. We provide free on-site estimates anywhere within the Georgetown 78626–78633 ZIP codes.