Water Supply
Water Supply | Water Purification | Plumbing | Dunlap
Whether your Dunlap home draws from a private well or the municipal line, nothing matters more than crystal-clear, great-tasting water. HEP’s licensed plumbers combine meticulous water supply know-how with advanced water purification solutions, installing and servicing filtration, softening, and conditioning systems that remove sediment, chlorine, heavy metals, and hard-water minerals at the source. We size every unit to your household’s flow rate, protect fixtures and appliances from scale, and back our work with transparent pricing and friendly, on-time service.
From the first water test to the final quality check, you’ll notice an instant difference—spot-free dishes, softer laundry, and water you’ll actually look forward to drinking. Join your neighbors across Dunlap who trust HEP to keep their families hydrated, their pipes protected, and their budgets intact; contact us today and experience hometown expertise that never compromises on purity.
FAQs
What kinds of water purification systems do you install for Dunlap homes and businesses?
We install point-of-use drinking water units such as reverse-osmosis (RO) faucets, refrigerator filters, and ultraviolet (UV) disinfection lights, as well as whole-house solutions like carbon filtration, ion-exchange softeners, de-ionizers, and combination filter/softener tanks. Each system is sized to your plumbing layout, household demand, and Dunlap’s typical flow rates and pressure ranges, ensuring you get the right capacity without wasting water or energy.
How can I tell which treatment method is best for my water supply?
Start with a professional water analysis. We test for hardness, iron, manganese, sulfur, chlorine, lead, nitrates, and microbial contaminants common to both Dunlap municipal lines and private wells. Once we have the results, we compare them with EPA and Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines and recommend a targeted solution—softening if hardness exceeds ~15 grains/gal, RO if total dissolved solids (TDS) are above 500 ppm, UV if bacteria are present, etc. We also discuss your usage patterns, budget, and space constraints before finalizing a system.
Is Dunlap’s city water safe to drink without extra treatment?
The municipal supply meets federal safety standards, but residents often notice hardness (typically 18–25 gpg) and a chlorine taste. While these levels are not harmful, they can cause scale buildup in plumbing and affect taste and appliance life. Adding a softener or carbon filter improves water quality, protects fixtures, and makes beverages taste better without relying on bottled water.
How much maintenance will my purification system require?
Most whole-house softeners need salt refills every 4–6 weeks, while carbon or sediment cartridges should be changed every 6–12 months, depending on usage and water quality. RO membranes generally last 2–3 years, and UV lamps are replaced annually. During our annual tune-up visit we sanitize tanks, inspect seals, adjust valve settings, and retest your water to verify the system is still performing within spec.
Can you treat well water in the Dunlap area, and are the solutions different from city water?
Yes. Many rural properties around Dunlap use private wells that often show elevated iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, and occasional bacterial contamination. In these cases, we may recommend an iron filter (air-injection or greensand) followed by a softener, plus UV disinfection. Because well chemistry can change after heavy rain or drought, we offer discounted quarterly testing packages to make sure your system stays calibrated.
What are the typical cost and installation timeline for a whole-house purification system in Dunlap?
A basic water softener starts around $1,200 installed, while a combined softener/carbon system averages $2,000–$3,000. RO units for a single tap run $450–$700, and UV lights add $600–$900. More complex well-water packages can reach $4,000–$6,000. After your in-home assessment, most installations are completed in one day, with no significant disruption to your plumbing service. We pull any required permits, register the equipment warranty, and show you how to perform simple upkeep before we leave.