Common myths about Houston water filtration—debunked

If you’ve been researching water filtration for your Houston home, chances are you’ve run into a lot of opinions. Unfortunately, not all of them are grounded in truth.

Let’s break down the most common myths we hear from homeowners—and what’s actually true when it comes to getting clean, safe water in Houston.

❌ myth #1: Houston tap water is already safe—so filtration is unnecessary

✅ truth: Yes, Houston water meets federal safety standards. But “safe” doesn’t always mean clean, gentle, or good-tasting.

Municipal water still contains:

• Chlorine (used for disinfection)

• Sediment and rust from aging pipes

• “Forever chemicals” like PFAS

• Trace amounts of heavy metals/nitrates

Filtration removes what the city doesn’t—and makes your water feel, smell, and taste better, too.

❌ myth #2: bottled water is better than filtered tap water

✅ truth: Many bottled water brands are just filtered municipal tap water—the same stuff coming through your faucet, marked up 1000%.

A home filtration system (like reverse osmosis) gives you cleaner water with:

• No plastic waste

• No constant trips to the store

• No bottle water bills

• Full control over what your family is actually drinking

❌ myth #3: reverse osmosis systems waste too much water

✅ truth: Old-school RO systems did waste a lot—but modern systems (like the ones we install) are high-efficiency, with recovery rates over 70% and advanced recycling options.

Bonus: the amount of water they use is still less than what’s lost from leaky faucets or inefficient appliances caused by hard water.

❌ myth #4: water softeners are bad for your health

✅ truth: This myth comes from the fact that softeners add a small amount of sodium to your water through ion exchange. But it’s usually less sodium than what’s in a slice of bread.

For anyone with health concerns, we can install potassium-based systems or pair a softener with a reverse osmosis system to remove any added minerals from drinking water.

❌ myth #5: filtration systems are too expensive

✅ truth: Not when you compare it to:

• The cost of replacing your water heater early

• Higher energy bills from scale buildup

• Bottled water every week

• Skin and hair products to fix what hard water causes

Most of our customers save more over time than they ever expected—and we offer custom solutions for nearly every budget.

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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.