Cleaner Water.
Softer Home.
Better Life.

Houston's hard water destroys appliances, dries out skin, and leaves scale on everything it touches. We install professional water softeners — supplied, delivered, and installed in days.

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EWG Tap Water Database

What's Really in Houston Tap Water?

Houston's water meets every federal legal standard. But legal limits and health guidelines are not the same thing, and the Environmental Working Group found contaminants above science-based health guidelines in the City of Houston system.

Disinfection Byproduct 599×
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
Formed when disinfectant reacts with organic matter in the water. Linked to increased cancer risk.
Detected
36.0 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.06 ppb
Disinfection Byproduct 203×
Total Trihalomethanes
The other major byproduct group. Legal up to 80 ppb, but the health guideline is far stricter.
Detected
30.4 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.15 ppb
Metal / Carcinogen 37×
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-6)
Known carcinogen. There is no federal limit for Cr-6 at all, only for total chromium.
Detected
0.747 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.02 ppb
Hardness / Scale 13.4 gr
Total Hardness
Past 10.5 grains counts as "very hard." This is the scale, the spotted glasses and the soap that won't lather. Suburban MUDs run higher.
City average
7.9 gr
Peak
13.4 gr

Contaminant levels and health guidelines: EWG Tap Water Database, City of Houston (PWS TX1010013), based on 2021–2023 testing. Hardness: City of Houston 2025 Water Quality Report, Main System, 135.5 ppm average and 229 ppm maximum as calcium carbonate. Legal limits: EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations.

Jacob Goings, Founder of Water Filter Depot

Jacob Goings, founder of Water Filter Depot, beside a completed softener and pre-filter install in a Houston garage Jacob Goings Founder

My background actually started in software engineering and data. I spent a lot of time working with technology, automation, and seeing first hand how fast things like AI and data centers were growing.

At the same time, I started paying more attention to the water we were using every day here in Houston. Seeing the sediment, chlorine, hardness, and everything else that can be in our water made me realize how little most people actually know about what is coming into their home.

With Houston continuing to grow, and with things like AI, manufacturing, and data centers putting more demand on our water and infrastructure, I knew water quality was only going to become more important.

That is what pushed me to start Water Filter Depot.

I wanted to build a company that made better water simple and affordable, without the crazy markups, confusing sales pitches, or trying to sell every homeowner the most expensive system possible.

We focus on figuring out what is actually in your water, what your home actually needs, and building a system around that.

For me, Water Filter Depot is about more than selling water filters. It is about helping Houston families have better water throughout their entire home and building a company people can actually trust.

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Houston Homeowners Love Soft Water

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"My dishes are actually clear for the first time in years. The install crew was in and out in under three hours — incredibly professional. I should have done this years ago."

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Marcus R.
Sugar Land, TX
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"My skin was constantly dry and I thought it was just Houston humidity. After the softener install, the difference was noticeable within a week. No more white film on the shower door either."

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Diana L.
Katy, TX
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"Called on Monday, water tested Tuesday, system installed Thursday. Fast, clean, and the plumber explained everything. Best home investment I've made in a long time."

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The Woodlands, TX
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Common Questions

Houston's water typically measures between 15–20 grains per gallon (GPG) — classified as "very hard." This is among the highest in major U.S. cities. A softener essentially eliminates this hardness at the point of entry, before it reaches a single fixture in your home.
Most installations are completed in 2–4 hours. Our plumbers arrive with everything needed — no return visits required in normal circumstances. From your free water test to a fully working system, the typical timeline is the same week.
No. Our pricing is all-in — system, delivery, and installation included. We source the equipment on your behalf, so you never have to visit a warehouse or compare spec sheets. Everything is coordinated for you.
We install professional-grade systems built around the Clack WS1 valve, tested and certified by NSF to NSF/ANSI 44 for residential cation exchange water softeners. The media tank is a United Tanks vessel certified to NSF/ANSI 44, 61, and 372, and the resin is ResinTech CN8. Our Premium tier adds a carbon filter for chlorine and sediment removal. We recommend the system that matches your water profile and home size, not the one with the biggest margin.
Yes. Standard and Whole Home packages include a 1-year installation warranty. The Premium package includes a 2-year installation warranty. Equipment manufacturer warranties apply in addition to these coverage periods. View our 2026 Warranty Agreement.
Minimally, if at all. A properly sized and installed softener typically causes a pressure drop of less than 1 PSI — unnoticeable in normal use. In homes where scale buildup has already restricted pipes, soft water can actually improve perceived pressure over time as the scale gradually clears.

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