Can you get a water filter for your whole house?

Yes! A whole house water filtration system (also known as a Point-of-Entry system) is installed directly at your main water line. This ensures that every faucet, shower, dishwasher, and washing machine in your home receives filtered water.

What maintenance does a whole-house water filtration system need?

Routine water filtration maintenance typically involves changing sediment and carbon pre-filters every 3 to 6 months, replacing main filtration media every 3 to 5 years, and scheduling an annual professional inspection to check seals, valves, and flow rates.

What is the difference between a reverse osmosis (RO) system and a whole-house filtration system?

A whole-house system treats all the water entering your home for general utility use (removing sediment, chlorine, and heavy metals). A reverse osmosis system is a Point-of-Use system installed under the kitchen sink that uses an ultra-fine membrane to remove up to 99% of total dissolved solids (TDS) specifically for drinking and cooking.

If we install whole-house filtration, do we still need RO?

In many cases, yes. While a home water filtration system protects your home’s plumbing and appliances, pairing it with an RO system at the kitchen tap gives you the highest possible purity for drinking water by removing microscopic dissolved contaminants that whole-house systems aren’t designed to filter out.

What size water filtration system does my home need?

The right size water filtration system for your home depends on 3 main factors: your home’s peak water flow rate (measured in Gallons Per Minute or GPM), your main supply pipe size, and the specific contaminants found in your water test. If you’re unsure what size unit your home requires, contact us to schedule an in-home evaluation with our experts.

Whole Home Water Filtration Systems & Services in Bucks & Montgomery County, PA

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Whether you rely on municipal water or a private well, unfiltered water in Southeastern Pennsylvania often contains chlorine, heavy metals, sediment, microplastics, and bacteria. At Dierolf Plumbing & Water Treatment, we provide complete water filtration solutions designed to treat water the moment it enters your home.

From installing a brand-new whole home water filtration system to repairing and servicing existing equipment, our team ensures every tap in your house delivers clean, safe, and great-tasting water.

Call us today or schedule online to protect your home and family with custom water filtration service, installation, and repairs from Southeastern PA’s local experts.

Common Water Problems We Solve in Southeastern Pennsylvania

When designing your whole home water filtration system, we identify the exact challenges your property faces through a free water test. Southeastern Pennsylvania’s regional geology, which is rich in limestone bedrock, shale, and mineral-dense aquifers, creates distinct water quality conditions for local well owners. As groundwater trickles through this limestone-influenced terrain, it readily absorbs high levels of calcium, magnesium, and iron, creating severe mineral hardness and staining issues.

Once your water’s precise profile is identified, we recommend custom equipment to address it. Common water problems we help Bucks and Montgomery County homeowners solve include:

Chlorine Smell & Chemical Taste in City Water

Municipalities use chlorine or chloramines to disinfect water, leaving your home’s water smelling like pool water and drying out skin. To address these issues, we frequently recommend whole-house carbon filtration systems that adsorb chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, and chemical odors.

Iron Staining & Metallic Taste in Well Water

Because local wells pull water directly from mineral-heavy, limestone-influenced rock strata, iron is a frequent issue across Southeastern PA. Excess iron leaves stubborn, rusty orange and brown stains on toilet bowls, sinks, and laundry while giving drinking water a harsh metallic taste. To tackle deep-well iron runoff, we recommend specialty iron filtration systems that oxidize and trap dissolved iron minerals before they enter your home’s plumbing.
Rotten Egg Smell (Hydrogen Sulfide)

Sulfur gas dissolved in well water can create a potent “rotten egg” odor every time you turn on a faucet or run a shower. To address these issues, we recommend sulfur filtration units that neutralize and purge hydrogen sulfide gas without relying on harsh chemicals.

Sediment, Silt & Cloudiness (Turbidity)

Sand, rust flakes, and fine silt from well pumps or aging city pipes clog faucet aerators, wear down valve seals, and make tap water look dirty. We can outfit you with multi-stage sediment pre-filters that capture particulate matter down to microscopic micron sizes.

Bacteria & Microbiological Concerns

Private wells in PA are vulnerable to surface runoff containing E. coli, coliform bacteria, or airborne microorganisms. Ultraviolet (UV) Filtration Systems that neutralize bacterial DNA with germicidal UV light, rendering water completely safe without adding chemicals.

Complementing Whole-House Protection with Dedicated Drinking Water Systems

While a whole-home water filtration system treats water as it enters your home to protect your plumbing, appliances, and showers, true bottle-quality drinking water requires targeted, point-of-use filtration at your kitchen sink.

By pairing a whole-house filter with an under-sink drinking water unit, you get total property protection at every shower and tap, plus premium, purified drinking water right from your kitchen faucet.

We install specialized drinking water systems engineered to remove microscopic dissolved solids, microplastics, lead, PFAS, and pharmaceutical residues that whole-house sediment or carbon filters aren’t designed to catch:

Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems:

The drinking water purification method forces water through a semi-permeable membrane to strip away up to 99% of total dissolved solids (TDS), heavy metals, nitrates, and trace chemicals for ultra-pure drinking and cooking water. Learn More About RO Systems
Ultrapure Alkaline Systems:

These driving water systems combine multi-stage filtration with a re-mineralization process to restore beneficial minerals like calcium and magnesium, raising pH for clean, great-tasting alkaline water.
Ultrafiltration Systems:

These systems employ a chemical-free, space-saving membrane filter that removes microscopic sediment and bacteria without requiring a storage tank or drain line.

Dependable Water Filtration Repair & Maintenance

Even the best whole house water filtration setup requires regular care to maintain peak performance and protect your water quality. If your system isn’t delivering clean water, our factory-trained team is here to help.

Expert Water Filtration Repair

If you notice drops in water pressure, unusual tastes or odors, or leaks around your filter tanks, don’t wait. We offer fast, reliable water filtration repair on almost all major makes and models. Our technicians quickly diagnose mechanical failures, bypass valve issues, and system clogs to get your filtration back online.

Preventative Water Filtration Maintenance

Proper water filtration maintenance prevents system failure and keeps contaminants from leaching back into your home’s water supply. Our routine service calls include:

Filter Cartridge & Media Replacements: Swapping out sediment filters, carbon media, and specialized resin beds.
System Sanitization: Cleaning brine tanks and valve bodies to stop bacterial growth.
Flow & Pressure Inspections: Checking flow rates and pressure drops to ensure optimal filtration without slowing down your showers.
Water Quality Re-Testing: Verifying that your system is actively removing target contaminants.

Professional Water Filtration System Installation

Every home has unique water chemistry. A standard, off-the-shelf filter won’t address specific regional water issues like hard minerals, acidic well water, or localized contaminants. We specialize in precision water filtration installation, custom-designing every unit to match your household’s peak water demand and exact water quality profile.

Trusted Local Service in Bucks & Montgomery County

We proudly install water filtration systems in Montgomery County, PA and deliver dedicated water filtration in Bucks County, Gilbertsville, and surrounding areas. Our local technicians understand the unique groundwater challenges in these communities, giving you a tailored home water filtration system that provides long-lasting protection for your pipes, appliances, and health.

We make getting clean water affordable with flexible financing options and seasonal specials on new system installations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Filtration

Can you get a water filter for your whole house?

Yes! A whole house water filtration system (also known as a Point-of-Entry system) is installed directly at your main water line. This ensures that every faucet, shower, dishwasher, and washing machine in your home receives filtered water.
What maintenance does a whole-house water filtration system need?

Routine water filtration maintenance typically involves changing sediment and carbon pre-filters every 3 to 6 months, replacing main filtration media every 3 to 5 years, and scheduling an annual professional inspection to check seals, valves, and flow rates.
What is the difference between a reverse osmosis (RO) system and a whole-house filtration system?

A whole-house system treats all the water entering your home for general utility use (removing sediment, chlorine, and heavy metals). A reverse osmosis system is a Point-of-Use system installed under the kitchen sink that uses an ultra-fine membrane to remove up to 99% of total dissolved solids (TDS) specifically for drinking and cooking.
If we install whole-house filtration, do we still need RO?

In many cases, yes. While a home water filtration system protects your home’s plumbing and appliances, pairing it with an RO system at the kitchen tap gives you the highest possible purity for drinking water by removing microscopic dissolved contaminants that whole-house systems aren’t designed to filter out.
What size water filtration system does my home need?

The right size water filtration system for your home depends on 3 main factors: your home’s peak water flow rate (measured in Gallons Per Minute or GPM), your main supply pipe size, and the specific contaminants found in your water test. If you’re unsure what size unit your home requires, contact us to schedule an in-home evaluation with our experts.

Why Choose Dierolf for Your Water Filtration Services?

For over 30 years, Dierolf Plumbing & Water Treatment has put the people of Southeastern Pennsylvania first. Led by founder Mark Dierolf, who actively teaches advanced water treatment courses nationwide, our team brings industry-leading expertise to every job site.

As WQA-certified installers, we deliver the highest level of craftsmanship, transparent pricing, and dependable water filtration service you can count on for decades to come. To schedule your service appointment or your free water test, call us or contact us online.