Reverse-osmosis Taps
Reverse-osmosis Taps | Water Purification | Plumbing | Pigeon Forge
Imagine sipping mountain-fresh water straight from your kitchen tap—no plastic bottles, no lingering chlorine taste, just crystal clarity. HEP’s reverse-osmosis taps bring that experience home to Pigeon Forge households by driving ordinary municipal supply through multiple ultra-fine membranes that strip away sediments, heavy metals, and microscopic contaminants. The result is water so clean you’ll notice the difference in your morning coffee, your ice cubes, even the pasta you boil for dinner.
Our licensed plumbers install and maintain these compact systems with the same neighborly care we’ve offered East Tennesseans for decades. From choosing the right unit for your family’s flow rate to handling filter changes on schedule, we handle every detail so you can simply enjoy reliable water purification and reduced utility costs. Let HEP upgrade your tap today and taste why “Always Happy, Eager & Prepared” is more than just our name—it’s our promise.
FAQs
What contaminants does a reverse-osmosis (RO) tap system remove from Pigeon Forge’s municipal or well water?
Our RO systems eliminate up to 99% of dissolved solids, including lead, arsenic, nitrates, PFAS, fluoride, chlorine by-products, pesticides and micro-plastics that can be present in Sevier County’s surface- and well-water supplies. The multi-stage filtration—sediment, carbon, RO membrane and post-carbon polishing—also improves taste and odor, giving you bottled-quality water straight from the tap.
How is an RO tap installed in my Pigeon Forge home, and will it require major plumbing changes?
Installation typically takes 2–3 hours. We mount the compact RO unit under the kitchen sink, connect it to the cold-water line with a feed valve, add a dedicated designer faucet to your countertop, and run a small drain line to the sink’s waste arm. No walls are opened, and your existing plumbing remains intact. Our licensed plumbers pull any necessary city permits and fully pressure-test the system before we leave.
How often do filters and membranes need to be replaced, and can I do it myself?
Pre-filters (sediment and carbon) should be changed every 6–12 months, while the RO membrane lasts 2–3 years under typical Pigeon Forge water conditions (TDS 80–200 ppm). The post-carbon “polisher” is usually swapped annually. We leave you a filter-change calendar, and most homeowners can twist-off, twist-on the cartridges in minutes. If you prefer, we offer an inexpensive annual service plan that includes parts, labor and a complimentary system sanitization.
What water pressure and space requirements are needed for a reverse-osmosis tap to work properly?
RO membranes perform best between 40–100 psi. City pressure in Pigeon Forge averages 60–70 psi, so boosters are seldom needed; for low-pressure private wells we can install a quiet permeate-pump or electric booster. The system needs about 10–12 inches of clearance under the sink and a footprint roughly the size of a shoebox, plus room for a 3-gallon storage tank (10" diameter × 15" tall).
How much water does an RO system waste, and is that a concern during peak tourist-season water restrictions?
Modern 1:1 recovery-ratio membranes produce one gallon of purified water for every gallon sent to the drain—about the same daily usage as a single toilet flush. Even during seasonal conservation advisories, running an RO tap for cooking and drinking adds only pennies to your water bill and is well within Pigeon Forge Utility Department guidelines.
What is the typical cost of an RO tap system in Pigeon Forge and are there financing or warranty options?
A complete, professionally installed 4-stage RO tap starts at $425; premium remineralizing or alkaline models range from $525–$695. All systems include a 1-year labor warranty and 3–5-year manufacturer parts coverage. We offer 0%-interest financing for up to 12 months, and our membership plan extends full parts-and-labor protection for the life of the unit.