Advanced Technology
Advanced Technology | Water Purification | Plumbing | Etowah
Imagine turning on any tap in your Etowah home and knowing the water that streams out is as crisp and clean as mountain spring-water. HEP’s advanced technology plumbing team makes that confidence possible through state-of-the-art water purification solutions that remove sediment, chemicals, and lingering tastes before they ever reach your glass. From compact under-sink filters to whole-home reverse-osmosis systems, we design and install equipment tailored to your household’s exact needs, so every shower, ice cube, and pot of coffee feels like a luxury upgrade.
What truly sets us apart is the way we marry cutting-edge tech with neighborly service. Real-time monitoring apps let you track filter life and water quality from your phone, while our local Etowah technicians handle the heavy lifting—from scheduled maintenance alerts to emergency support—without upsells or guesswork. With HEP, cleaner water isn’t just a promise; it’s a science-backed, community-driven experience that keeps your family hydrated, healthy, and happy.
FAQs
What advanced water purification technologies do you offer to Etowah homeowners?
We design and install a range of high-efficiency systems that include multistage carbon filtration, catalytic carbon with KDF media for chlorine and heavy-metal removal, whole-home reverse osmosis (RO), remineralization cartridges, and UV sterilization. Each solution is tailored to Etowah’s municipal water profile, which typically contains moderate hardness (8–12 gpg), trace iron, and residual disinfectants such as chloramine. Our technicians test your water on-site and combine the appropriate technologies to deliver bottled-water quality from every tap.
How does a whole-home reverse osmosis system differ from a point-of-use filter under the sink?
Point-of-use units purify only one fixture—usually the kitchen tap—removing many dissolved solids and improving taste for drinking and cooking. Whole-home RO treats all the water entering your plumbing loop. This means spotless dishes, scale-free shower glass, longer appliance life, and softer laundry in addition to clean drinking water. A whole-home RO requires a larger membrane array, a pressurized storage tank, and a dedicated drain line, but the result is consistent high-purity water everywhere in your Etowah residence.
Will a purification system eliminate the hardness and chlorine taste I notice in Etowah’s city water?
Yes. We combine a high-capacity electronic demand water softener with catalytic carbon blocks or KDF-55 media to remove calcium, magnesium, and chlorine/chloramine. In side-by-side lab tests performed on Etowah tap samples, our system reduced hardness from 10 gpg to below 1 gpg and cut free chlorine to nondetectable levels, eliminating scale buildup and that swimming-pool odor. If additional purity is desired, an RO stage can lower total dissolved solids (TDS) to 10–20 ppm.
How often will I need to service or replace filters and membranes?
Service intervals depend on local water usage and quality, but most Etowah households can expect: • Sediment pre-filter: every 6–12 months. • Carbon or KDF cartridges: every 12 months. • Softener salt refill: every 4–6 weeks (monitored by the system’s smart brine sensor). • RO membrane: every 3–5 years, provided feedwater hardness is controlled. • UV lamp: yearly. We offer a maintenance subscription that tracks these timelines and alerts you before parts reach the end of their rated life, ensuring continuous peak performance.
What is the installation process, and will it require modifications to my existing plumbing?
During a free on-site evaluation we locate the main service line, measure water pressure (ideally 45–80 psi), and verify drain access. Most Etowah homes have ample space near the water heater or in the crawlspace for equipment. Installation generally involves: 1) adding a bypass valve at the main, 2) running a ½-inch drain line to a floor drain or laundry standpipe, 3) tapping a 110-volt GFCI outlet for the control head, and 4) routing purified water lines. Plumbing changes are minimal and fully reversible; typical projects are completed in one day with water service interrupted for less than two hours.
Are there any rebates, warranties, or local regulations I should know about?
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) occasionally offers rebates for high-efficiency softeners that reduce salt discharge, and our metered units qualify. Etowah’s building department does not currently require a permit for in-home filtration, but backflow prevention is mandatory when connecting to the city supply; we install an ASSE-approved dual-check valve as part of the package. All our systems carry a 10-year tank warranty, 5-year warranty on electronic controls, and 25-year pro-rated RO membrane warranty. You’ll also receive a complimentary annual water analysis to verify ongoing contaminant reduction.