Water Quality
Water Quality | Water Purification | Plumbing | Robbins
Imagine turning on any faucet in your Robbins home and knowing the water is as pure as it is plentiful. HEP’s licensed plumbers specialize in water purification solutions that strip away contaminants, eliminate odd tastes and odors, and protect your pipes from mineral buildup—all while fitting seamlessly into your existing plumbing. From on-site water testing to system selection and professional installation, we handle every detail so you can sip, cook, and bathe with total confidence.
Whether you’re interested in whole-home filtration, a compact reverse-osmosis unit, or advanced UV disinfection, our team tailors each setup to your household’s needs and budget. Plus, with routine maintenance plans and 24/7 support, HEP keeps your system performing at its peak for years to come. Better water, better living—right here in Robbins.
FAQs
Why is water purification important for homes and businesses in Robbins?
Robbins and the surrounding Cook County area receive treated municipal water, but it can still contain chlorine, hardness minerals, sediment, and trace contaminants picked up in the distribution system or older plumbing. Purifying the water removes unwanted tastes and odors, protects fixtures and appliances from scale, safeguards your family’s health, and provides crystal-clear water for cooking and drinking.
What kinds of water purification systems do you install and service?
Our licensed plumbers design, install, and maintain a full range of solutions—including whole-house carbon filtration, under-sink reverse osmosis (RO) drinking stations, water softeners for hardness removal, UV sterilizers for bacteria/viruses, and combination systems that address multiple water quality concerns at once. We tailor each system to your home’s specific water chemistry and usage.
How can I tell if I need a filtration or softening system?
Common indicators include chlorine taste or smell, white mineral spots on faucets, cloudy ice cubes, dry skin after bathing, or rust-colored staining. We offer complimentary on-site testing that checks pH, hardness, iron, chlorine, and total dissolved solids (TDS). The results, along with your household’s priorities (health, appliance protection, eco-friendliness), determine whether you’ll benefit from a softener, RO system, or another treatment option.
How much maintenance do water purification systems require?
Most filters and RO membranes need cartridge changes every 6–12 months depending on usage and water quality; softeners require salt top-ups every 4–8 weeks; UV lamps are replaced annually. We provide a simple maintenance schedule, stock all replacement media, and can bundle an affordable annual service plan so you never have to track parts or dates yourself.
Is a whole-house filtration unit better than a point-of-use (under-sink) filter?
It depends on your goals. Whole-house (point-of-entry) systems treat every tap, protecting plumbing lines, showers, laundry, and appliances. Point-of-use units treat only one faucet—usually to obtain premium drinking water with RO or remineralization. Many Robbins homeowners choose both: a whole-house carbon filter or softener for general quality and an RO faucet for purified cooking and drinking water.
What is the installation process and how long will I be without water?
After a water test and consultation, we pre-assemble your system at our shop, then schedule a convenient installation time. A typical under-sink RO unit takes about 1–2 hours; a whole-house softener or carbon filter usually requires 2–4 hours. We shut the main water line off only during final tie-ins—usually 20-30 minutes—so disruption is minimal. Before leaving, we sanitize the system, test performance, and walk you through operation and maintenance basics.