Are countertop filters enough for Houston water?

Water Education
Written By Mindy Kersey

Houston’s Water Quality Is More Complex Than It Appears

Many homeowners in Houston turn to countertop filters or pitcher-style systems like Brita or PUR thinking they’ll solve the problem. These systems are convenient, affordable, and offer some improvement in taste and odor. But the question is: are they enough?

In most cases—no.

Houston’s municipal water is safe by federal standards, but it often contains chlorine, chloramines, sediment, PFAS, heavy metals, and high levels of calcium and magnesium. Countertop filters aren't designed to handle that level of complexity.

What You Actually Need to Solve Your Water Problem

To truly protect your family and home, your water treatment system must do more than improve taste.

It should:

  • Remove hardness minerals to prevent scale buildup in pipes and appliances

  • Reduce or eliminate chlorine and chloramines that can dry skin and degrade plumbing

  • Filter out PFAS, lead, and other contaminants not captured by basic carbon filters

  • Deliver consistent results across all points of use, not just a single faucet

The most effective combination for Houston homeowners is:

  • A whole-home water softener to treat hard water throughout the house

  • An under-sink reverse osmosis (R.O.) system for purified, great-tasting drinking and cooking water

Our Solution:

At Environmental ProTech, we’ve helped thousands of Houston-area families upgrade from basic countertop filters to comprehensive, customized water treatment systems. We start with a free water test, explain the results clearly, and design a system that solves your specific water issues—not just masks them.

We build systems that:

  • Target Houston-specific water problems

  • Require minimal maintenance

  • Deliver real, measurable results for both comfort and health

  • Increase the efficiency and lifespan of your appliances

Call now to schedule your free water test: 281-495-4420


We’ll show you exactly what’s in your water, explain what your filter may be missing, and help you take the next step toward truly clean, soft water throughout your home.

What Homeowners Are Saying:

PS. We have over 30 years experience in bringing clean water to the Houston Homeowners. Our reviews speak for themselves! If you want clean drinking water from your faucet, contact us at 281-495-4420 to schedule your free water test today.

Mindy Kersey
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