Water Filtration: Choose the Right System for Your Arizona Home

It is another dry, hot day in the Valley of the Sun, and you feel as parched as the desert.

Before you gulp down a tall glass of cold tap water, take a sip and consider how it looks, smells, and tastes.

Do you ever wonder what is getting into your drinking water? 

At Desert Diamond Air, we can take your tap water from less-than-perfect to clear, palatable, and filtered, with a treatment system designed to address issues specific to your water supply in Phoenix, AZ. 

Desert Diamond Air is your trusted HVAC, plumbing, and home performance company in Greater Phoenix. We understand the importance of clean water for your family’s health and comfort. We believe water filtration contributes to a healthy and happy Maricopa County home. 

Why Filter Your Drinking Water?

In South Central Arizona, your water supply comes from your private well or a municipal source.

Your water supply, whether from a private well or a municipality, can carry minerals and contaminants that affect taste, odor, and even your health. For example, stained plumbing fixtures and laundry indicate copper, iron, and manganese in your water. Hydrogen sulfide, corrosion, and metals may be why your water smells and tastes bad.

As a private well owner, you must take steps to safeguard your water supply, including annual testing for coliform bacteria, nitrates, dissolved solids, and pH levels, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

Although municipal water is treated, factors like aging pipes, pressure loss, and backflow can contaminate the supply. 

Our Desert Diamond Air professionals tailor water treatment to reduce or eliminate the contaminants in your water supply. We recommend the filtration system that best suits your needs. 

Advantages of Water Filtration

Investing in a water filtration system offers a multitude of benefits:

• Taste and Odor: Filtered water is noticeably cleaner, better smelling, and more palatable. 
• Staining: A filtration system can remove the metals staining your sinks, laundry, and faucets. 
• Enhanced Health: With the appropriate filters, you can say goodbye to sediment, chlorine byproducts, heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, and other potentially harmful contaminants. You will have peace of mind knowing your water supply contributes to good health. 
• Protect Appliances: The minerals in hard water, which are common in the Phoenix area, cause scale buildup in appliances like dishwashers, washing machines, and even your water heater. Filtered water can extend appliance lifespan and improve efficiency.
• Cost Savings: How much do you spend on bottled water? A good filtration system provides a continuous supply of clean water right from your tap, saving you money and reducing plastic waste.

Which Filtration System Do I Need?

Choosing the right water filtration system can be confusing, but our Desert Diamond Air experts can guide the way. Here is a sampling of water filtration systems: 

Under-Sink Filters: These systems are installed directly into your cold water line under the sink, providing filtered water on demand through a separate dedicated faucet. They offer a higher filtration capacity than faucet filters, making water suitable for drinking and cooking. Various under-sink filters exist, including those using activated carbon, screening out sediment, and offering advanced technologies.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems: RO systems effectively remove many contaminants, including dissolved salts, minerals, and microorganisms, by forcing water through a semi-permeable membrane. They typically have multiple stages of filtration and often include a storage tank. 

Whole-House Filters: These systems are installed on your main water line and filter all the water entering your home. Every tap, shower, and appliance receives treated water. Whole-house filters can address issues like sediment, chlorine, and hard water, protecting your plumbing and appliances and providing clean drinking water. Different types of whole-house filters target specific contaminants.

Water Softeners: Water softeners are not technically filtration systems but are crucial in Arizona for combatting hard water. They use an ion exchange process to remove calcium and magnesium, preventing scale buildup and improving water quality for washing and cleaning. They are often used in conjunction with other filtration systems.

Assessing Your Water 

The first step in understanding your filtration needs is knowing what is in your water. You can find water quality reports from your local municipality. If you have specific concerns, you can also have your water professionally tested.

The next step is determining your water treatment goals. Are you mainly concerned about the taste and odor of drinking water, or do you want comprehensive filtration for your entire home? Do you have any specific health concerns that require the removal of certain contaminants?

Space requirements may be a factor in your decision. If you are considering a reverse osmosis system, is there sufficient room below your sink? 

Consider maintenance needs when you choose a system. All filtration systems require periodic maintenance, primarily filter replacement. Consider the frequency and cost of replacement filters for the system you want. 

Make Clean Water a Priority

Our team at Desert Diamond Air can help you assess your water filtration needs and recommend the best system for your Phoenix, AZ, home and budget. Call us at 602-362-4599 or request service online.