Customized Purification Systems
Customized Purification Systems | Water Purification | Plumbing | Philadelphia
Imagine sipping crystal-clear tap water in your Philadelphia home, confident that every drop has been fine-tuned by HEP’s experts. Our customized systems integrate seamlessly with your existing plumbing, targeting local contaminants such as lead, chlorine, and hard-water minerals while preserving the healthy minerals you want. From compact under-sink filters to whole-house solutions, we design around your space, budget, and lifestyle, ensuring pure taste and constant protection for your family and appliances.
Backed by decades of neighborhood know-how, we handle everything—from free water testing and tailored equipment selection to precise installation and ongoing maintenance—so you never have to think twice about water purification. Choose HEP and experience the Philadelphia difference: smarter tech, friendlier service, and a lifetime of worry-free hydration.
FAQs
Why should I consider a customized water purification system instead of an off-the-shelf filter?
Philadelphia’s water chemistry varies by neighborhood and building age. A custom system is designed around your home’s incoming water profile—pH, hardness, chlorine/chloramine levels, lead, iron, organics, and microbial concerns—which we verify with a laboratory test. Matching media and flow rates to that data ensures higher removal efficiencies, longer cartridge life, and balanced water pressure compared with generic one-size-fits-all units.
What contaminants are most commonly found in Philadelphia tap water that your systems address?
The city meets federal standards, but older distribution lines and household plumbing can introduce lead, copper, and rust. Chlorine or chloramine is added for disinfection and can affect taste and skin. Some neighborhoods show elevated hardness (calcium and magnesium), while seasonal runoff can raise levels of pesticides and PFAS ("forever chemicals"). Our custom setups combine sediment pre-filters, catalytic carbon, ion-exchange, specialty resins, or reverse osmosis (RO) membranes to target the specific mix detected at your address.
How does the installation process work?
1. Water Analysis: We collect a sample on-site or provide a test kit. 2. System Design: Our engineers size the vessels, select media, and map plumbing connections to your main supply or point-of-use fixtures. 3. Proposal & Scheduling: You receive a detailed quote and timeline. 4. Professional Installation: A licensed Philadelphia master plumber installs the unit, adds bypass valves, pressure regulators, and drip trays, then disinfects and flushes the plumbing. 5. Commissioning: We retest water to confirm performance and give you a quick-reference maintenance checklist.
What ongoing maintenance is required and can I do it myself?
Maintenance depends on the technology chosen. Carbon and sediment cartridges usually need replacement every 6–12 months, RO membranes every 2–3 years, and whole-house resin beds every 5–7 years with periodic backwashing. Many homeowners change filters themselves—we supply color-coded cartridges and video guides—but you can also opt into our annual service plan, which includes testing, sanitizer flush, media replacement, and system diagnostics to maintain warranty coverage.
Are your purification systems certified and compliant with local regulations?
Yes. All critical components carry NSF/ANSI certifications (42, 53, 58, 401, or 372) for the contaminants they treat. Our installations adhere to the latest Philadelphia Plumbing Code, including lead-free fittings per the Safe Drinking Water Act. Backflow prevention devices are installed where required, and every job is permitted and inspected by the Department of Licenses & Inspections (L&I) when modifications to the main service line are involved.
What is the typical cost and return on investment for a custom system?
A point-of-use reverse osmosis system starts around $750–$1,200 installed, while a whole-house multi-stage system ranges from $2,500 to $6,500 depending on capacity and media. Operating costs (filters and media) average $0.15–$0.35 per treated gallon for drinking systems and about $150–$300 per year for whole-house setups. Benefits include eliminating bottled water purchases, extending appliance life by reducing scale, improving health and taste, and protecting plumbing from corrosion. Most customers recoup the initial cost within 3–4 years through bottled-water savings and lower maintenance on water-using appliances.