Advanced Purification Systems
Advanced Purification Systems | Water Purification | Plumbing | Lancing
From cosy coastal homes to busy commercial kitchens, HEP brings Lancing the same cutting-edge technology trusted by laboratories and healthcare facilities. Our advanced purification systems plumbing removes chlorine, micro-plastics and harmful pathogens at the molecular level, delivering crystal-clear drinking quality straight from every tap. You’ll taste the difference, feel it on your skin, and see it in longer-lasting appliances—all backed by local engineers who know Sussex water inside out.
Whether you need a compact unit for a studio flat or a whole-property upgrade, we design, install and maintain solutions that keep running costs low while safeguarding the planet. Discover how effortless water purification can be when precision engineering meets friendly neighbourhood service.
FAQs
Why should I consider an advanced purification system for my Lancing home or business?
The mains supply in Lancing, like much of West Sussex, is classed as hard water and can carry elevated levels of dissolved minerals, chlorine, sediment, and trace contaminants such as lead, pesticides and micro-plastics. An advanced purification system gives an extra treatment stage beyond the municipal works, delivering water that tastes better, protects appliances from scale, and safeguards vulnerable users (children, immuno-compromised, food-service customers) from contaminants that may slip through the network or build up in older pipework.
What contaminants will your systems remove and how do they do it?
Our flagship units combine 5–stage filtration: (1) 5-micron sediment pre-filter for rust and sand, (2) catalytic carbon to strip chlorine, chloramine and VOCs, (3) high-rejection reverse osmosis membrane for heavy metals, nitrates, fluoride, PFAS, and up to 99% of dissolved solids, (4) remineralisation cartridge to balance pH, and (5) UV or ultrafiltration to inactivate bacteria and viruses. Independent lab tests confirm removal rates of >97% for lead, 99.99% for E. coli, and >95% for micro-plastics and pharmaceutical residues.
How much maintenance is required and how often do filters need replacing?
Basic homeowner models need a simple filter change every 6–12 months (sediment and carbon cartridges) and an RO membrane swap every 3–5 years, depending on throughput and feed-water quality. Systems with UV lamps require an annual lamp replacement. Commercial high-flow units follow a similar schedule but may need quarterly pre-filter changes if usage is heavy. We offer an optional service contract that includes scheduled visits, sanitisation, performance checks, and certified disposal of spent cartridges.
Are your purification units compliant with UK regulations and certified safe?
Yes. All materials in contact with water are WRAS-approved, and the complete assemblies carry NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 58 certifications for contaminant reduction. Electrical sections meet BS 7671 and EN 60335 safety standards, and our installers are WaterSafe-registered plumbers. On completion you receive a signed installation certificate that satisfies local authority and landlord requirements.
Will installation disrupt my existing plumbing and how long does it take?
A typical under-sink domestic system fits neatly in a 500 mm-wide kitchen cupboard and connects to the cold-water feed using a self-sealing tee. No structural work or floor lifting is required, and the compact pressure tank sits beside the unit. For most households we complete the job within 2–3 hours, including commissioning and taste testing. Larger whole-house or commercial plant may take 1–2 days, but we keep downtime minimal by pre-assembling manifolds off-site and scheduling work outside peak hours.
What operating costs should I expect after purchase?
Consumables average £50–£90 per year for a three-cartridge domestic system and £0.02–£0.04 per litre on commercial models. Electricity use is negligible on un-pumped units; booster-pump versions draw less than 25 W and add roughly £5–£10 to an annual bill. Factoring maintenance, the total cost of ownership typically works out at 3–5 pence per litre of purified water—considerably cheaper than bottled alternatives and without the environmental burden of single-use plastics.