Backwashing Filters
Some water quality issues call for a filter that cleans itself rather than one you have to service by hand. Sediment, chlorine, taste and odor compounds, and pH correction all fall into this category, situations that don’t need a full oxidation system, but do need consistent, automatic maintenance.
We use the same Clack WS1 control valve here that powers our softener installations, which means the same reliable programming, high flow capacity, and battery-backed memory. Rather than a standard flow-through filter that channels water through media until it’s exhausted, a backwashing system automatically reverses water flow on a schedule, flushing out accumulated sediment and redistributing the media bed evenly. That backwash cycle prevents channeling and keeps your filtration system performing at full capacity for years, not months.
Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Systems
Whole-home treatment handles the water running through your entire house, but your drinking and cooking water sometimes deserves its own dedicated system. That’s where reverse osmosis comes in, and we install the Pentair 4-Stage Reverse Osmosis System for exactly this purpose.
Pentair has spent decades building a reputation as one of the most trusted names in residential and municipal water treatment, and their 4-stage system reflects that engineering. Water first passes through sediment and carbon pre-filters that protect the membrane and reduce chlorine and larger particles. From there, Pentair’s high-efficiency RO membrane goes to work, significantly reducing total dissolved solids, lead, arsenic, nitrates, fluoride, PFAS where applicable, and cysts. A final polishing carbon filter rounds things out, improving taste and clarity right before water reaches your dedicated drinking faucet.
The result is water that tastes noticeably cleaner, cup after cup, without you having to think about it once it’s installed.
Whole Home Ultraviolet Systems
Bacteria and viruses in water don’t leave a taste, smell, or visible sign, which is exactly why UV disinfection matters as a safeguard rather than a reaction to a known problem. We install VIQUA-brand UV systems, a global leader in this technology, across a range of models sized for different household needs.
A VIQUA system exposes your water to a precise dose of UV-C light as it flows through, inactivating up to 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, and protozoa, including E. coli, coliform bacteria, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium, without adding any chemicals or changing your water’s taste. Many of the models we install include advanced controllers with audible and visual alarms and lamp-life monitoring, so you always know your system is actually performing as intended rather than just running.
Whether your water comes from a well or a municipal supply, a properly sized VIQUA system serves as a dependable final barrier against microbiological contamination.
Chemical Injection Systems
Some water conditions require more than filtration alone can provide: precise chemical dosing to address issues such as low pH, iron, manganese, sulfur odor, or bacteria that require oxidation or disinfection before filtration can finish the job.
For these applications, we use Stenner Classic Series chemical metering pumps, manufactured in the USA and recognized as some of the most reliable equipment in residential and commercial water treatment. Each system is sized and calibrated specifically to your household’s water usage, whether that means raising pH with soda ash, disinfecting with chlorine, or eliminating sulfur odor. When paired with the appropriate contact tank and downstream filtration, a Stenner system delivers accurate, consistent dosing even in the most challenging well-water conditions.
Specialty Treatment Systems
Some contaminants require a more targeted approach than standard filtration can offer: PFAS, VOCs, chloramine, pesticides, herbicides, and other emerging concerns each call for media engineered specifically to address them.
For these applications, we install the Enpress Pioneer Specialty Treatment System, a point-of-entry platform built around high-capacity, replaceable cartridges. Depending on which contaminants your water requires treatment for, a Pioneer system can be configured to reduce PFAS, VOCs, chlorine, chloramine, taste and odor compounds, pesticides, and herbicides, or to provide advanced oxidation for difficult well water. The replaceable cartridge design keeps maintenance simple; no media re-bedding required, while still delivering reliable, high-flow performance for both well and municipal households.
Every Pioneer configuration is selected based on your specific water analysis, so you’re never paying for capability your water doesn’t actually need.
Ready to find out which system fits your water? Contact Safehome Water Co at (203) 244-7744 for a free estimate and equipment matched to your specific results.
