Reverse-osmosis Units
Reverse-osmosis Units | Water Purification | Plumbing | Townsend
Imagine turning on your kitchen tap in Townsend and tasting nothing but crisp, clean refreshment—no chlorine tang, no mineral grit, just pure H₂O. HEP’s reverse-osmosis units make it happen by forcing ordinary municipal or well water through a semi-permeable membrane that filters out up to 99% of dissolved solids, fluoride, lead, nitrates, and micro-contaminants. Paired with our precision plumbing installation, these compact systems tuck neatly under your sink yet deliver bottle-quality water on demand, reducing plastic waste and saving you money with every sip.
From initial consultation to final pressure test, our licensed technicians handle everything: feed-line modifications, dedicated faucet setup, and post-filtration sanitization. We stock only NSF-certified cartridges, schedule automatic filter-change reminders, and back each unit with a satisfaction guarantee—so you can focus on cooking, brewing coffee, or filling pet bowls without worry. Discover how effortless water purification can be; call, click, or visit our Townsend showroom today and taste the HEP difference for yourself.
FAQs
What contaminants will a reverse-osmosis unit remove from Townsend’s municipal or well water?
A properly designed RO system can strip out 95–99 % of dissolved salts, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, chromium), nitrates, fluoride, PFAS, and many organic compounds. It also eliminates particles, rust and most microorganisms when paired with a sediment and carbon pre-filter. This is especially helpful in Townsend, where older private wells often contain iron, manganese, and occasional nitrate spikes, while the municipal supply may carry trace PFAS from regional industry. Post-filtration, your drinking water meets or exceeds EPA standards for purity.
How often do the filters and membrane need to be changed?
For a typical 4–5 stage RO system operating on Townsend water: • Sediment pre-filter – every 6–12 months (sooner if you have a high-iron well). • Carbon pre-filter(s) – every 6–12 months to keep chlorine, chloramines and organics from damaging the membrane. • RO membrane – every 2–3 years for municipal water, roughly 18–24 months for harder well water. • Polishing post-filter – annually. Your exact interval depends on water quality and daily usage. We recommend keeping a simple log and testing the system’s TDS (total dissolved solids) quarterly; a 10–15 % rise in TDS usually signals it is time for service.
Does an RO system waste a lot of water?
Traditional RO units send 3–4 gallons of concentrate (reject) water to the drain for every gallon of purified water produced. High-efficiency models we install in Townsend cut that ratio to 1:1 or 2:1 by using permeate pumps and optimized flow restrictors. For an average household drinking 2 gallons per day, the extra water cost is only 1–3 ¢ daily on the municipal bill. If you are on a private well, the reject water simply returns to your septic or drainage system, so it is not truly ‘lost.’ You can also repurpose it for garden irrigation or toilet flushing.
Will installing an RO unit lower my home’s water pressure or flow rate?
Only the dedicated drinking-water tap is affected. RO water is stored in a 2–4 gal pressurized tank that dispenses at 30–60 psi—enough to fill a coffee pot quickly but not suitable for a whole-house line. Your main plumbing and fixtures remain at normal pressure because the RO system is plumbed off a single cold-water feed under the sink. If you need higher output (e.g., for an ice maker, fridge, or aquarium), we can specify a larger 11 – 14 gal tank or add a delivery pump.
Can I install a reverse-osmosis system myself, or should I hire a Townsend-licensed plumber?
A confident DIYer can install a countertop or basic undersink RO kit. However, most homeowners opt for a licensed plumber because: • Local codes require an air-gap faucet or backflow preventer to protect Townsend’s potable water. • Proper hole-sawing and drain hookup prevents leaks and cabinet damage. • If you need an icemaker or refrigerator connection, copper or PEX lines must be run and tested. • Professional installation usually includes the first year of service, warranty registration, and initial TDS baseline test. Using a pro adds about 1–2 hours of labor but ensures compliance with Massachusetts plumbing code and keeps your warranty intact.
What routine maintenance is required after installation?
Beyond scheduled filter changes, plan to: • Sanitize the storage tank and housings annually with a food-grade disinfectant. • Check the tank’s air pressure (7–8 psi empty) once a year. • Inspect all fittings for drips whenever you change a filter. • Test water with a handheld TDS meter every 3–6 months; if readings climb above 15 ppm or double your baseline, troubleshoot immediately. Our Townsend service plans include a yearly visit where we handle all of the above, dispose of spent cartridges responsibly, and leave you with a written water-quality report.