Reverse-osmosis Unit
Reverse-osmosis Unit | Water Purification | Plumbing | Mulberry
Imagine turning on the tap in your Mulberry home and tasting nothing but fresh, crystal-clear water—no chlorine bite, no metallic hint, just pure refreshment. HEP’s reverse-osmosis unit plumbing quietly strips away up to 99% of dissolved solids, chemicals, and microorganisms, delivering bottle-quality hydration straight from your kitchen sink. Compact housings slip neatly beneath the counter, while high-capacity membranes work around the clock so your family can cook, brew, and rinse with total confidence.
Our licensed technicians handle everything from precision installation to routine filter swaps, and they’ll guide you through simple maintenance tips to keep performance at its peak. Whether you’re safeguarding a newborn’s formula, perfecting a morning espresso, or replacing pricey delivered jugs, this efficient system is the reliable heart of household water purification in Mulberry. Reach out today, and let HEP bring pristine water into every glass you pour.
FAQs
How does a reverse-osmosis (RO) unit purify my Mulberry water?
An RO system forces household water through a semi-permeable membrane at high pressure. The membrane’s microscopic pores (≈0.0001 micron) let water molecules pass while rejecting dissolved salts, lead, nitrates, PFAS, chlorine by-products, and most bacteria. Pre-filters catch sediment and chlorine before the membrane, and a post-carbon filter polishes taste and odor before the water reaches your faucet. The result is bottled-quality water produced right under your Mulberry sink.
Which contaminants common in Mulberry are removed by an RO system?
Lab tests of Polk County water typically show moderate hardness, traces of agricultural nitrates, chlorine, chloramine, lead from plumbing, and elevated total dissolved solids (TDS). A properly sized RO unit removes 95-99 % of TDS, 97 % of nitrates, >98 % of lead, 99 % of chlorine/chloramine taste, and greatly reduces PFAS, VOCs, and micro-plastics. If you are on a private well, the same membrane also blocks iron, manganese, and sulfates—making RO one of the broadest-spectrum residential treatments available in Mulberry.
How often will I need to service or replace filters and membranes?
Typical Mulberry households replace the sediment and carbon pre-filters every 6–12 months (about $40–$60). The RO membrane itself lasts 3–5 years when city water pressure is ≥45 psi and chlorine is effectively removed by the pre-filter. A post-carbon “polishing” filter is usually changed annually. Most systems include quick-change cartridges that twist out without tools; our technicians can perform annual maintenance or train homeowners to handle filter swaps in 10 minutes.
Does an RO unit waste a lot of water?
Modern 1:1 or 2:1 recovery-ratio membranes use roughly one gallon of rinse water for every gallon of purified water produced—about the same daily volume as a single toilet flush for a family of four. For comparison, older units used 4:1 or 5:1 ratios. We offer optional permeate-pump upgrades that cut wastewater up to 80 % and improve performance on lower well pressures common in rural Mulberry areas.
Can I pair reverse osmosis with a water softener or other treatments?
Yes. In fact, we recommend installing a whole-house softener or anti-scale conditioner upstream of the RO unit when hardness exceeds 10 grains per gallon (Mulberry city averages 7–12 gpg). Softened feed water extends membrane life by preventing calcium scale. UV sterilizers, iron filters, and remineralization cartridges (which add healthy calcium and magnesium back into the drinking water) can also be integrated into the same plumbing manifold without complicating service.
What does installation cost and how long does it take in the Mulberry area?
A standard under-sink 4-stage RO system with 3-gallon storage tank starts at about $475 installed, including first-year filters. High-output, tankless, or remineralization models range from $700–$1,200. Labor usually involves drilling a dedicated faucet hole, tapping the cold-water line, and connecting the drain saddle—2 to 3 hours in most Mulberry homes. Basement or well-pump setups take slightly longer. All installations include a final TDS reading, pressure test, and a 1-year workmanship warranty.