Reverse-osmosis Unit
Reverse-osmosis Unit | Water Purification | Plumbing | Pelham
Imagine turning on the tap in your Pelham home and tasting crisp, refreshing water that’s been stripped of up to 99% of dissolved solids, chlorine, and other impurities. HEP’s reverse-osmosis unit brings that experience to life by forcing ordinary tap water through a semi-permeable membrane, leaving only clean H₂O and trace minerals your body actually needs. Compact under-sink installation, whisper-quiet operation, and long-life filters mean you enjoy premium water without bulky pitchers, plastic bottles, or the guesswork of countertop gadgets.
Our licensed plumbers size, install, and maintain each system to match Pelham’s specific municipal supply, so you get consistent performance year-round. Whether you’re protecting a high-end coffee machine, safeguarding baby formula, or just craving better ice cubes, this is water purification done right—backed by HEP’s satisfaction guarantee and a team that’s always a quick call away.
FAQs
What contaminants can a reverse-osmosis (RO) system remove from Pelham’s municipal water?
A properly sized RO unit typically removes 95–99 % of total dissolved solids (TDS) and virtually all lead, arsenic, nitrates, fluoride, chromium, sodium, chloride, sulfates, and pharmaceutical traces found in Pelham’s treated water. It also strips the chlorine taste and odor introduced during disinfection. The result is bottled-quality water right at your kitchen sink.
Will an RO unit work with my existing plumbing and refrigerator/ice maker?
Yes. Modern RO systems are compact enough to fit under most sinks and come with NSF-rated tubing and connectors that tie directly into your cold-water shut-off valve. During installation we add a dedicated RO faucet at the sink, route a ¼-inch line to the refrigerator if desired, and use a self-piercing saddle valve to send the RO reject water to the drain—so no major plumbing alterations are required.
How often do I have to change filters and the membrane in Pelham?
With Pelham’s moderate hardness (about 7–9 grains/gal) and an average TDS of 120 ppm, the two pre-filters (sediment and carbon) should be replaced every 6–12 months, while the RO membrane usually lasts 36 – 48 months. A post-carbon ‘polishing’ filter is swapped annually. Our maintenance plans send reminders and include professional service so you never have to track dates yourself.
Does an RO system waste a lot of water and can that be reduced?
Conventional RO units discharge 3–4 gallons of concentrate (reject) for every gallon of purified water. We install high-efficiency 1:1 systems that cut waste by up to 75 %. You can further reduce waste by adding a permeate pump or routing the concentrate to a laundry or irrigation barrel—options we can discuss during the site visit.
Is my home’s water pressure high enough, or do I need a booster pump?
RO membranes perform best above 50 psi. Most Pelham homes see static pressures of 55-70 psi, so no pump is necessary. However, if you’re on a well or have pressure below 40 psi, we recommend a quiet 24-VDC booster pump that we wire into the RO shut-off circuit. The upgrade adds only about 3 W to your energy load.
What does installation cost and what is included?
A complete under-sink RO package with 4-stage filtration, 3-gallon pressurized storage tank, new lead-free faucet, and refrigerator line starts at $699 installed in the Pelham area. The price covers site inspection, drilling the sink/countertop (if required), all plumbing fittings, TDS testing before and after, and a one-year workmanship warranty. Annual maintenance plans begin at $129 and include filter sets, labor, and performance checks.