Whole-house Solutions
Whole-house Solutions | Water Purification | Plumbing | Greenback
Imagine turning on any faucet in your Greenback home and knowing the water is as clean, fresh, and healthy as nature intended. HEP’s whole-house solutions make that confidence possible, wrapping every tap, appliance, and showerhead in an invisible blanket of advanced water purification. From stubborn hard-water minerals to lingering chlorine taste and unseen contaminants, our licensed plumbing team designs and installs custom systems that target the specific challenges hiding in East Tennessee’s water supply.
With multi-stage filtration, optional UV sterilization, and proactive maintenance plans, you’ll enjoy softer laundry, spot-free dishes, longer-lasting pipes, and the pure, crisp flavor your family deserves—right down to the last ice cube. Schedule a free home analysis today, and let HEP create a healthier, more efficient household where clean water flows everywhere you need it, effortlessly.
FAQs
What is a whole-house water purification system and how does it work?
A whole-house system treats every drop of water as it enters your Greenback home. Incoming water first passes through a sediment pre-filter to remove sand, rust, and silt. It then moves through one or more specialty media tanks—typically catalytic carbon, KDF, or a mixed-bed resin—to adsorb chlorine, chloramines, pesticides, VOCs, and unpleasant tastes or odors. Many Greenback homeowners also pair this with a water softener or anti-scale conditioner that targets hardness minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Finally, a UV light or 0.2-micron filter can be added for microbiological protection. The result is cleaner, better-tasting water delivered to every tap, shower, and appliance in the house.
Which contaminants common to Greenback’s water supply can the system remove?
Lab tests of local municipal and well sources show elevated chlorine and chloramine levels, moderate hardness (6–11 gpg), agricultural run-off compounds like atrazine, and occasional traces of lead from older plumbing. A properly configured whole-house purification system addresses all of these: • Sediment filter catches dirt and rust. • Catalytic carbon/KDF bed removes chlorine, chloramine, pesticides, herbicides, industrial solvents, and disinfection by-products (THMs, HAAs). • Softening or anti-scale media reduce hardness minerals that cause scale. • Optional lead-selective resin pulls out dissolved lead and other heavy metals. • UV stage neutralizes bacteria, viruses, and cysts that may appear after heavy rainfall or in private wells.
How much space and what plumbing changes are required for installation?
Most residential units need about 3×4 feet of floor space and 48 inches of vertical clearance near the main water shut-off—often in a garage, basement, or utility closet. Our Greenback plumbing team installs a bypass manifold so you can isolate the system for service. PEX or copper tie-ins connect the pre-filter and media tanks in line with your existing supply. Electrical access (standard 110 V outlet) is only necessary if you choose an electronic softener control head or UV sterilizer. Typical installation takes 4–6 hours with minimal disruption; water is shut off for roughly 30 minutes while we make the final connections.
What ongoing maintenance will I need to perform?
Maintenance is straightforward and can be bundled into an annual service visit: • Sediment pre-filter: Replace every 6–12 months, depending on turbidity. • Carbon/KDF media: Re-bed or replace every 5–8 years (5 for heavy chlorine use, 8 for lighter loads). • Water softener resin: Lasts 10–15 years; add solar salt pellets to the brine tank every 1–2 months. • UV lamp: Replace bulbs yearly and clean the quartz sleeve. Our Greenback technicians offer reminder alerts and affordable service plans, or we can train DIY-minded homeowners to handle filter changes themselves.
How much does a whole-house purification system cost in Greenback?
Pricing depends on flow rate (measured in gallons per minute), media selection, and add-ons like UV or softening. For most three-bathroom homes, turnkey installation ranges $2,400–$3,800 for a carbon/KDF system, $3,000–$4,600 if you include a salt-based softener, and $4,500–$5,500 for a premium package with softening and UV sterilization. These figures cover equipment, plumbing labor, startup testing, and a 1-year workmanship warranty. Because better water reduces scale-related appliance repairs and bottled-water purchases, many customers recoup the investment within 3–5 years.
Are whole-house systems certified and safe for my family?
Yes. We only install components that carry NSF/ANSI certifications: • NSF/ANSI 42 for chlorine, taste, and odor reduction. • NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, VOCs, and cyst removal (when appropriate media is specified). • NSF/ANSI 55 Class B for UV microbial disinfection. We also provide a pre- and post-installation water analysis so you can see the performance in real numbers. All plumbing work complies with Tennessee state codes, and our installers are licensed, bonded, and insured to ensure your family’s safety and peace of mind.