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Cleaner Water.
Softer Home.
Better Life.
Houston's Professional Water Treatment Installer
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Houston Has Some of the
Hardest Water in America

Here's what that means for your home, your appliances, and your wallet.

18 GPG
Houston average
water hardness
3×
Above the "hard" threshold
(7 GPG = hard)
30%
Water heater efficiency
lost to scale buildup
$600–$900
Extra annual cost to the
average Houston household
18+ GPG
"Very Hard" — among
the highest in the US
15–20 yrs
Lifespan of a professionally
installed softener
Water Hardness Scale — Grains Per Gallon (GPG)
▲ You Are Here — Houston 18 GPG
03710141720+
Soft (0–3) Moderate (3–7) Hard (7–14) Very Hard (14–20+) ▲ Houston

Hard water contains dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals measured in Grains Per Gallon (GPG). Anything above 7 GPG is considered hard. At 18 GPG, Houston homeowners deal with nearly three times that level every day — silently damaging appliances, drying out skin and hair, leaving scale on fixtures, and shortening the life of water heaters and plumbing. A professionally installed water softener eliminates these problems at the source.

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Our Water Treatment Systems

Water Softener

Water Softener
Salt-Based Ion Exchange · Fleck 5600SXT

Technology

Fleck 5600SXT Digital Metered Control Valve — the most trusted control valve in professional water treatment. Automatic on-demand regeneration. 10% crosslink resin for superior chlorine resistance and longevity.

What It Removes
  • Calcium & magnesium (hardness)
  • Scale-forming minerals
  • Hard water deposits
Benefits
  • No scale on fixtures & appliances
  • Silky skin & hair every shower
  • Spot-free dishes & glassware
  • Extends water heater life by years
  • Up to 60% less soap & detergent
5-Year Control Valve  |  10-Year Tank Warranty
3-Stage Pre-Filter

3-Stage Pre-Filter
Whole-House Cartridge System

Stage 1 — Sediment

Removes sand, rust, silt, and debris before water reaches your softener or appliances.

Stage 2 — Carbon Block

Removes chlorine, chloramines, bad taste, odor, and VOCs. Critical for Houston city water.

Stage 3 — KDF-85

Reduces iron, hydrogen sulfide, and heavy metals. Extends media life.

Why It Matters

Houston's chloramines degrade softener resin faster than chlorine alone. The pre-filter removes them before they reach your resin bed.

Filter Replacement Every 4–6 Months
Reverse Osmosis System

Reverse Osmosis System
5-Stage Under-Sink Drinking Water

System Details
  • 5-stage under-sink filtration
  • Removes up to 99% of contaminants
  • Dedicated faucet installed at kitchen sink
  • 50–75 gallons per day capacity
What It Removes

Fluoride, arsenic, lead, chlorine, bacteria, heavy metals, nitrates, pharmaceuticals, PFAS.

Why Add RO?

A softener adds trace sodium. An RO removes everything — including sodium — giving you bottled-quality water from your tap. Alkaline upgrade +$100 raises pH to 7.5–8.5.

★ FREE with Select Packages
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Alternative & Specialty Systems

Salt-Free TAC Conditioner

Salt-Free TAC Conditioner
Template-Assisted Crystallization · No Salt · No Discharge

Scale prevention without sodium — sized by flow rate, not grain capacity

How It Works

Template-Assisted Crystallization (TAC) converts dissolved calcium & magnesium into harmless microscopic crystals that cannot adhere to pipes or appliances — no salt, no brine tank, no drain line, ever.

What It Prevents
  • Scale buildup on pipes, fixtures & appliances
  • No sodium added to your water
  • No brine discharge — no water district restrictions
Salt-Free vs. Salt-Based

Does not produce the "slippery" feel of ion exchange. Best for homeowners who want scale prevention without salt maintenance. Available in Packages 5 & 6.

No Salt · No Drain · No Maintenance · Pkgs 5 & 6
AIO All-In-One Tank

AIO All-In-One Tank
Air Injection Oxidizing · Self-Backwashing · No Cartridges

Two versions: Catalytic Carbon (city water) or Iron & Sulfur (well water)

How It Works

An air pocket oxidizes contaminants; catalytic media filters them out. Backwashes automatically 1–2× per week — no cartridges, no user action ever. Media lasts 7–10 years.

Carbon AIO — City Water (Package 3)
  • Removes chlorine, chloramines & VOCs
  • Removes light iron (up to 2 PPM)
  • Zero cartridge replacements vs. 3-stage pre-filter
Iron & Sulfur AIO — Well Water (Package 4)
  • Removes iron up to 7 PPM, manganese up to 2 PPM
  • Eliminates hydrogen sulfide (rotten-egg odor)
  • Must precede softener to prevent resin fouling
Self-Backwashing · Media Lasts 7–10 Yrs · No Cartridges Ever
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How a Complete System Works

Water enters your home, passes through each stage in sequence, and comes out clean — everywhere.

System Diagram
① 3-Stage Pre-Filter
Water enters the home and passes through three cartridge stages: Stage 1 sediment removes sand, rust & debris. Stage 2 carbon block removes chlorine, chloramines & odor. Stage 3 fine filter removes remaining particles. Protects every downstream component.
② Catalytic Carbon AIO Tank
An air pocket at the top oxidizes contaminants; catalytic carbon media then filters them out. Removes chloramines, VOCs, light iron & hydrogen sulfide. Self-backwashes 1–2× per week automatically — no cartridges, no user action. Media lasts 7–10 years.
③ Water Softener
Ion-exchange resin beads swap calcium & magnesium (hardness minerals) for sodium. Eliminates scale on fixtures, appliances & plumbing. Fleck 5600SXT control valve meters usage and regenerates automatically using salt from the brine tank. Soft water flows to every tap in the home.
④ Brine Tank & Regeneration
The brine tank holds salt pellets used to recharge the resin bed. During regeneration, brine flushes the resin — displacing trapped hardness minerals down the drain line. Holds 250–300 lbs of salt; refills approximately every 6–8 weeks. We show you exactly how before we leave.
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Choosing the Right System Size

All systems are sized by household size, number of bathrooms, and Houston's 18 GPG water hardness.

Grain Capacity Tank Size Household Size Bathrooms Best For Salt / Regen
32,000 8" × 44"1–2 people1–2 Singles, couples, small homes~6 lbs
48,000Most Popular 10" × 54"3–4 people2–3 Most Houston families~9 lbs
64,000 12" × 52"5–6 people3–4 Larger families, high water use~12 lbs
80,000 13" × 54"6+ people4–5+ Large homes, very high usage~16 lbs
Not sure which size you need? At your free water test we measure your exact water hardness, assess your household water use, and recommend the right system — at no charge and with no obligation.
About Your Brine Tank (Salt Tank): Every system includes a brine tank. The standard brine tank holds 250–300 lbs of salt and typically refills every 6–8 weeks for a Houston household. We set up your system and show you exactly how and when to add salt before we leave.
Softener + RO System
RO System
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Our Installation Packages

Licensed Texas plumber · Delivery included · 1-year warranty · Same-week scheduling

ⓘ Pricing Note: Starting prices based on a 32,000 grain softener. Larger grain systems priced higher. Ask for your exact quote based on your home size and water usage.
Feature Pkg 1
Essentials		 Pkg 2 ★
Complete		 Pkg 3
Prot. Plus		 Pkg 4
Well Water
Water softener ✓ ✓ ✓ Fine mesh
3-Stage cartridge pre-filter — ✓ — Sediment only
AIO carbon backwash tank — — ✓ —
AIO iron & sulfur filter — — — ✓
RO drinking system ✓ FREE ✓ FREE ✓ FREE ✓ FREE
Licensed plumber install ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1-year warranty ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Starting price (32K) $2,589 $2,789 $3,139 $3,489 (48K)
Essentials — Softener + RO
RO System — FREE

Package 1 — Essentials

Water Softener + Reverse Osmosis
From $2,589
32K–80K grain · RO included free
Includes
  • Salt-based water softener (Fleck 5600SXT)
  • Sized to your home — 32K to 80K grain
  • 5-stage RO under-sink drinking system
  • Dedicated RO drinking faucet installed
  • Licensed Texas plumber installation
  • 1-year warranty on equipment and labor
Best for: City water homeowners who want soft water throughout the home and pure drinking water at the tap.
★   MOST POPULAR   ★
Complete Protection
Most Popular RO System — FREE

Package 2 — Complete Protection

Softener + 3-Stage Pre-Filter + RO
From $2,789
32K–80K grain · RO included free
Includes
  • Salt-based water softener (Fleck 5600SXT)
  • Stage 1: Sediment pre-filter
  • Stage 2: Carbon block pre-filter
  • Stage 3: KDF-85 pre-filter
  • 5-stage RO under-sink drinking system
  • Licensed plumber install · 1-yr warranty
Best for: City water homeowners who want maximum system longevity and complete whole-home filtration.
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Our Installation Packages — Packages 3 & 4

Complete Protection Plus
Low MaintenanceRO — FREE

Package 3 — Protection Plus

Softener + AIO Carbon Tank + RO
From $3,139
32K–80K grain · no cartridge replacements
Includes
  • Salt-based water softener (Fleck 5600SXT)
  • AIO catalytic carbon backwashing tank
  • Removes chlorine, chloramines & VOCs
  • Auto-backwashes · media lasts 7–10 years
  • No cartridge replacements — ever
  • 5-stage RO + licensed install + 1-yr warranty
Best for: Homeowners who want pre-filter protection without replacing cartridges every 4–6 months.
Well Water Complete
Well Water SpecialistsRO — FREE

Package 4 — Well Water Complete

Iron Filter + Fine Mesh Softener + RO
From $3,489
48K min · well water · free well test
Includes
  • AIO iron & sulfur filter (up to 7 PPM iron)
  • Fine mesh resin softener (Fleck 5600SXT)
  • Sediment pre-filter
  • 5-stage RO under-sink drinking system
  • Free well water test before install
  • Licensed plumber install · 1-yr warranty
Best for: Harris County and outer Houston homeowners on private well water with iron, manganese, or sulfur.

Salt-Free Packages — No Salt. No Scale. No Maintenance.

Pkg 5: Salt-Free Conditioner (TAC + 3-Stage Pre-Filter + RO) — From $3,189  ·  Pkg 6: Salt-Free Complete (TAC + AIO Carbon Tank + RO) — From $3,489  ·  Zero salt. Zero cartridges. Zero maintenance.

Salt-free conditioners are sized by flow rate (7–15 GPM). See page 3 for full system details.  ·  Standalone RO (no softener): $499  ·  Alkaline upgrade: +$100

Salt-Free System
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What to Expect — From Call to Soft Water in Days

We keep it simple, fast, and transparent. No surprises. No delays. No contractor games.

Day 1
Free Water Test
We come to your home, test your water with professional equipment, show you your exact GPG reading, and walk you through our recommendation. 10 minutes. No obligation. No pressure.
Day 1
You See the Price
We show you your package price on the spot — no 3-hour sales pitch, no hidden fees, no "I have to call my manager." The price you see is the price you pay.
Day 2–3
System Ordered & Delivered
Your system ships from our Texas supplier — typically 1–2 days to Houston. Materials are placed on will call at our local supply house for the licensed plumber.
Day 3–5
Licensed Plumber Installs
Our licensed, insured Texas plumber completes the full installation — typically 2–4 hours. We pull any required city permits. You just need to be home.
Same Day
Soft Water From Every Tap
Your system is tested, set, and running before we leave. Soft water from every faucet, shower, and appliance in your home — the same day as install.
Permits & Code Compliance: We pull all required city and municipal permits for your installation. Every install is performed to current Texas plumbing code by a licensed plumber. No shortcuts, no liability on you.
After Install: We walk you through your new system before we leave — how to add salt, what the control valve display shows, and how to reach us if you ever have a question. We don't disappear after the sale.
Install Photo [ INSTALL / BEFORE & AFTER PHOTO  ·  pictures/install-photo.jpg ]
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Why Houston Homeowners Choose
Water Filter Depot

We think the comparison speaks for itself.

Water Filter Depot Culligan / RainSoft Big Box DIY
Upfront transparent pricing ✓ Price shown before any visit ✗ Requires 3-hour in-home pitch ✓ Yes
Licensed plumber installation ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✗ Self-install · voids warranty
City permit pulled ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✗ Rarely
Professional-grade Fleck valve ✓ Fleck 5600SXT ✓ Proprietary parts only ✗ Budget components
1-year warranty (parts + labor) ✓ Yes ✓ Service contract required ✗ No labor warranty
Same-week install ✓ Yes ✗ Often 2–4 week wait ✓ When you do it yourself
Price (48K installed with RO) Starting at $2,789 $3,800–$8,000+ Lower upfront, higher risk
Licensed
& Insured
Houston
Local
Fleck
Professional Grade
1-Year
Warranty
We are not a franchise. We are not a national chain. We are a Houston-based water treatment company that sells direct to homeowners, uses a local licensed plumber for every install, and shows you the price before we ever set foot in your house. No 3-hour sales pitches. No proprietary parts that lock you into a service contract. No inflated pricing. That is the difference.
Your neighbor has soft water.
Water Filter Depot
Water Filter
DEPOT
Cleaner Water. Softer Home. Better Life.
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(832) 392-9920
Water Filter Depot Co.  ·  Houston, TX  ·  Licensed & Insured  ·  EIN 42-2178457