Reverse-osmosis Units
Reverse-osmosis Units | Water Purification | Plumbing | Maryville
Imagine turning on your tap in Maryville and tasting nothing but crisp, crystal-clear refreshment. HEP’s expert plumbers design and install high-efficiency reverse-osmosis units that strip away sediment, chlorine, heavy metals, and even microscopic contaminants, leaving only pure H₂O behind. The compact systems fit neatly under most sinks, and our team handles every step—from evaluating your home’s water quality to fine-tuning flow rates—so all you do is enjoy effortless, on-demand water purification.
Because HEP is rooted right here in East Tennessee, we understand the region’s unique water challenges and build each system to last through fluctuating pressures and mineral loads. Whether you’re cooking, brewing coffee, or filling the pet’s bowl, you’ll notice brighter flavors, spot-free glassware, and fewer scale deposits on fixtures. Ready to elevate everyday living? Call HEP and discover how reverse-osmosis plumbing can deliver a lifetime of cleaner, healthier hydration for your Maryville home.
FAQs
How does a reverse-osmosis (RO) system work and why is it a good fit for homes in Maryville?
An RO system pushes water through a semi-permeable membrane that blocks dissolved salts, metals, and organic molecules. Pre-filters first remove sediment and chlorine, then the RO membrane rejects contaminants down to 0.0001 micron, and a post-filter polishes taste and odor. Maryville’s municipal and well supplies often contain hardness minerals, chlorine, and trace agricultural runoff; RO effectively reduces all of these, giving you bottled-quality water at the tap.
What specific contaminants can a residential RO unit remove from Maryville water?
Typical test results in Maryville show calcium, magnesium, chlorine, lead, nitrates, pesticides, and occasionally PFAS. A certified RO system removes 95–99 % of total dissolved solids, 97 %+ of lead and arsenic, 90 %+ of nitrates and PFAS, and virtually all chlorine byproducts and micro-plastics. The result is cleaner water for drinking, coffee, baby formula, ice, and cooking.
How much does it cost to install an RO system in Maryville and are any rebates available?
A point-of-use under-sink RO unit (with tank, faucet, and installation kit) typically ranges from $350 to $750 installed, depending on capacity and filter quality. Whole-house RO systems begin around $3,000. Labor in the Maryville area averages $120–$180 for a standard under-sink install. Residents on Maryville municipal water may qualify for utility conservation rebates of $25–$50 on WaterSense-certified faucets that are often bundled with RO installations; our office can file the paperwork for you.
How often do RO filters and membranes need service?
Pre-filters (sediment and carbon) change every 6–12 months, depending on water usage and incoming quality. The RO membrane usually lasts 2–4 years; you’ll know it’s time when total dissolved solids (TDS) creep above 25 % of feed levels. The post-carbon “polishing” filter is swapped annually. A full under-sink service visit in Maryville costs about $90 plus parts. Regular maintenance prevents membrane fouling and keeps water taste crisp.
Can an RO unit be added to my existing kitchen plumbing without major remodeling?
Yes. Most under-sink RO units require only a cold-water feed adapter, a dedicated faucet hole (or replacement of a soap dispenser), and a 3⁄8-inch drain saddle on the sink trap. Standard installations take 1–2 hours and leave existing fixtures untouched. If cabinetry is tight, we stock slimline tanks (9 in. diameter) and tankless RO models that mount vertically to save space.
Does RO waste a lot of water and are there high-efficiency options?
Conventional RO systems send 3–4 gallons of concentrate to the drain for every gallon of purified water. Newer Maryville-approved high-efficiency units use pressure-boost pumps and permeate pumps to achieve 1:1 or 2:1 ratios, cutting wastewater up to 70 %. We also offer drain-water reclamation kits that route concentrate to irrigation or toilet tanks, further reducing impact on your water bill.