Whole-Home Water Filtration | Houston & The Woodlands

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Houston Municipal Water is Safe, But Is It Clean?

City water treatment plants add high levels of Chlorine and Chloramines (a combination of Ammonia + Chlorine) to kill bacteria and pathogens. While this disinfection keeps you safe from waterborne diseases, it wreaks havoc on your home, your skin, and your appliances.

The Hidden Cost of Chlorinated Water:

Bad Taste & Odor:
Water smells like a swimming pool and tastes metallic or
chemical. This ruins coffee, tea, and ice cubes. Many families spend $300- $600/year on bottled water to avoid the "pool water" taste.
Skin & Hair Irritation:
Chlorine strips natural oils from skin and hair, causing
dryness, itching, eczema flare-ups, and brittle hair. You're essentially bathing in diluted bleach every morning. Many people notice immediate improvement in skin texture after installing whole-home filtration.
Plumbing Damage:
Chloramines eat away at the rubber seals, gaskets, and O-
rings in your toilets, faucet cartridges, and dishwasher connections. This causes slow leaks that waste water and eventually require expensive repairs. Rubber degrades 2-3 times faster in chlorinated water.
Respiratory Irritation:
Hot showers vaporize chlorine, creating airborne
chloroform that you inhale. This can trigger asthma symptoms and respiratory irritation, especially in children and elderly family members.
Chemical Residues:
Municipal water often contains trace amounts of pesticides,
herbicides, pharmaceutical residues, and disinfection byproducts (trihalomethanes) that chlorination doesn't remove. While regulated to safe levels, many families prefer to eliminate these entirely.

Custom Filtration Dispatched to Your Door

A filter that works in downtown Houston might not work for well water in Dayton. We
don’t guess. We arrive in a Mobile Warehouse fully stocked with testing kits and multiple
filter media types.

Our 3-Step Process:

Step 1: Test Your Water
We check Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Chlorine levels, pH, and taste at your kitchen sink. We show you the numbers on professional meters—you can see exactly what's in
your water before and after treatment.
Step 2: Design the Right System
We recommend either:
- Whole-Home Carbon System: For general chlorine removal at every tap (bathing, cooking, laundry). This protects your entire plumbing system.
- Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis (RO): For ultra-pure drinking water and ice at the kitchen sink. Removes 95-99% of all contaminants including lead, fluoride, and PFAS.
- Combination System: Many Houston homes benefit from both—whole-home carbon for bathing/laundry protection plus under-sink RO for drinking water perfection.
Step 3: Install & Verify
We install the system, run the initial backwash cycle (for carbon systems) or flush the membranes (for RO systems), and test the water again to prove the improvement before we leave. You'll taste the difference immediately.

THE MOBILE WAREHOUSE ADVANTAGE

When you call Blackmon for water filtration, we bring:
• Testing Equipment: TDS meters, chlorine test kits, pH meters, and taste testing
protocols.
• Filter Media: Standard activated carbon, catalytic carbon, and sediment
cartridges in multiple micron ratings.
• RO Components: Membranes, storage tanks, faucets, and 5-stage cartridge
sets for under-sink installations.
• Installation Hardware: Filter housings, mounting brackets, bypass valves, and
drain line components.
This allows us to complete most installations in a single visit—no waiting for parts to be ordered.

Why This Matters for Houston Homeowners

In Houston’s climate, A/C isn’t optional—it’s life safety equipment. Soft start technology means you can power your entire home’s cooling system with a smaller, more efficient generator. Instead of requiring a 30kW liquid-cooled unit ($22,000+), you might achieve the same comfort with a 24kW air-cooled unit ($14,000), saving $8,000 while still powering everything you need.

"WHOLE HOME" VS. "REVERSE OSMOSIS"

OPTION A: Whole-Home Carbon Filter

Best For: Bathing, Laundry, Cooking, General Use

What It Does: Removes Chlorine, Chloramines, Sediment, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from every pipe in the house. Installed at main water line entry point.

Benefits: No more dry skin or itchy scalp; protects rubber gaskets in fixtures; better tasting tap water for cooking; clothes last longer; soap works better.

Maintenance: Replace carbon media every 3-5 years. No maintenance required between replacements. We carry the media on our trucks.

Typical Cost: $1,200-$2,500 installed (depending on home size and flow rate requirements)

OPTION B: Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Best For: Drinking Water & Ice Makers

What It Does: Forces water through a semi-permeable membrane to remove 95-99% of contaminants including Lead,
Fluoride, Arsenic, Pharmaceuticals, and “Forever Chemicals”(PFAS).

Benefits: Restaurant-quality drinking water; crystal clear ice cubes; removes pharmaceutical residues; eliminates bottled water expense ($300-600/year savings).

Maintenance: Annual cartridge change (sediment, carbon, and membrane). Takes 15-20 minutes. We stock all cartridges on the truck.

Typical Cost: $600-$1,200 installed (5- stage system under kitchen sink)

Filtration Needs by Neighborhood

Water quality varies dramatically across the Houston area. We customize filtration based on your specific source:

Zone 1: City of Houston / Inside Loop

Water Profile: High Chloramines (ammonia-chlorine bond). Standard activated carbon filters wear out quickly because they can’t break the ammonia bond effectively.

Our Solution: We use Catalytic Carbon—a specially treated carbon that chemically breaks down the ammonia-chlorine bond. This extends filter life from 2-3 years (standard carbon) to 4-5 years (catalytic carbon) while providing superior chloramine removal.

Zone 2: The Woodlands / MUD Districts / Suburban

Water Profile: Sediment & Fine Iron particles. Municipal Utility District (MUD) water lines often carry fine sand and iron particles that give water a slight cloudiness or metallic taste.

Our Solution: We install a multi-stage system: 5-micron sediment pre-filter (catches sand and rust) followed by carbon filtration (removes chlorine and taste). This prevents the carbon media from clogging prematurely and ensures long filter life.

Zone 3: Galveston / Coastal Areas / Older Infrastructure

Water Profile: High TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) & Taste Issues. Older cast iron pipes in the distribution system leach metallic taste and particulates. Coastal proximity can add mineral content.

Our Solution: Reverse Osmosis systems are highly recommended for drinking water in this zone. RO removes 95-99% of dissolved solids, eliminating the metallic taste completely. For bathing, we recommend whole-home carbon to remove chlorine and protect skin.

FAQS

Q: Will a filter affect my water pressure?

A: Not if it’s sized correctly. Blackmon Plumbing installs high-flow systems (10-15 GPM capacity) designed for 3-4 bathroom homes, so you can run multiple showers while the dishwasher and washing machine operate. Pressure drop is typically less than 3-5 PSI—unnoticeable in normal use.

Q: How often do I need to change the filters?

A: Whole-Home Carbon Systems: Replace the carbon media every 3-5 years
depending on usage and chlorine levels. There’s no maintenance required between
replacements. Reverse Osmosis Systems: Annual cartridge change (sediment, carbon
pre-filters, and membrane). The RO storage tank lasts 10+ years. We stock all
replacement cartridges on our trucks and offer service contracts for automatic annual maintenance.

Q: Does filtration remove hardness (scale)?

A: No. Filtration removes chemicals and contaminants. A Water Softener removes
minerals (calcium/magnesium). These are two different treatments for two different
problems. For total water quality, we often install a “Combo Unit” that includes both
softening (for scale prevention) and carbon filtration (for taste/chlorine removal). This provides soft, filtered water throughout your home.

Q: Can I install a filter myself?

A: While DIY filter systems are available, improper installation causes problems:
incorrect placement (restricts access for cartridge changes), inadequate drain lines
(flooding during backwash), undersized units (pressure loss), and improper bypass
valves (can’t isolate for maintenance). Professional installation ensures optimal performance, code compliance, and warranty protection.

Q: Will filtration remove lead or PFAS?

A: Carbon filtration provides some reduction but not complete removal. For maximum protection against heavy metals (lead, mercury) and PFAS “forever chemicals,” we recommend Reverse Osmosis systems for drinking water. RO removes 95-99% of these contaminants, providing the highest level of protection for your family.

Q: Does filtered water taste different?

A: Yes—dramatically better. Removing chlorine and chloramines eliminates the “pool
water” taste and chemical odor. Coffee and tea taste noticeably better. Ice cubes are
crystal clear instead of cloudy. Many customers report they finally enjoy drinking tap
water instead of buying bottled water.

Taste the Difference Today

Stop buying bottled water. Get better water straight from your tap—every tap in your home.

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