Reverse Osmosis
Reverse Osmosis | Water Purification | Plumbing | Jellico
Imagine filling a glass straight from your Jellico tap and tasting only crisp, refreshing clarity—no lingering chlorine bite, no hidden contaminants. HEP’s reverse osmosis experts make that moment real by filtering your household supply molecule by molecule, removing up to 99% of dissolved solids, heavy metals, and pharmaceuticals. Our technicians size each system to your family’s needs, tuck the components neatly under the sink, and leave you with a sleek designer faucet that delivers pure peace of mind with every pour.
Whether you’re brewing coffee that finally tastes like your favorite café’s, protecting a brand-new dishwasher from scale, or simply looking to cut the cost and waste of bottled water, our customized approach to water purification brings health, savings, and sustainability together in one smart upgrade. Schedule your free in-home evaluation today and see why Jellico homeowners trust HEP to turn ordinary tap water into an extraordinary daily essential.
FAQs
What is reverse osmosis and how does it work?
Reverse osmosis (RO) is a water-purification process that forces tap water through a semi-permeable membrane. The membrane’s microscopic pores (about 0.0001 micron) allow water molecules to pass but stop dissolved salts, lead, chlorine by-products, pesticides, and many other contaminants. The rejected impurities are flushed to the drain, while clean, great-tasting water is stored in a dedicated tank ready for drinking or cooking.
Why is a reverse osmosis system a smart choice for homes and businesses in Jellico?
Jellico’s municipal water meets basic safety standards, but it can still contain chlorine, hardness minerals, and trace contaminants from aging distribution lines. Well water in the surrounding Campbell County area may have elevated iron, sulfur odors, or agricultural runoff. An RO system provides an added layer of protection, delivering bottled-quality water straight from the tap, improving taste, safeguarding coffee makers and ice machines from scale buildup, and reducing the need to buy single-use plastic bottles.
Which contaminants are removed by a properly installed RO system?
A four- or five-stage RO unit typically reduces: • Dissolved salts (TDS) • Lead, mercury, arsenic, and other heavy metals • Nitrates and nitrites common in rural well water • Chlorine, chloramines, trihalomethanes (THMs) used for city disinfection • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as pesticides and herbicides • Fluoride, if desired • Micro-plastics, cysts (Giardia, Cryptosporidium), and many pharmaceuticals. Independent lab tests usually show 90–99% contaminant removal depending on feed-water quality and system design.
How much maintenance will I need to do after installation?
Routine care is straightforward: 1) Change the pre-filter and carbon filter every 6–12 months to protect the membrane; 2) Replace the RO membrane every 2–4 years (a TDS meter helps confirm performance); 3) Sanitize the storage tank and lines annually; 4) Swap the post-carbon polishing filter each year for fresh taste. Our Jellico plumbing team offers affordable service plans or you can purchase DIY filter kits—no special tools are required, and all cartridges are quick-connect.
Will an RO system raise my water or sewer bill significantly?
A residential RO unit typically wastes 2–4 gallons of water for every gallon produced. In monetary terms, that adds only a few dollars per month for the average household in Jellico. New high-efficiency membranes and permeate pumps can cut waste by up to 80%, making the system even more cost-effective. The money saved by not buying bottled water usually offsets any slight increase in utility costs within the first year.
Can the RO system be integrated with my existing kitchen plumbing and refrigerator?
Yes. Our licensed plumbers install a dedicated faucet at your sink, connect the RO unit to the cold-water line, and route a small drain saddle to the under-sink waste line. We can also run a ¼-inch line to most refrigerator ice makers or water dispensers, giving you crystal-clear ice cubes and chilled RO water throughout your kitchen. The compact manifold fits neatly under standard Jellico cabinetry, and installations usually take less than three hours with no major alterations to your plumbing.