Compare Water Treatment Systems
Not all water systems are created equal. See how whole-home filtration compares to popular alternatives like Brita, Halo, and traditional water softeners.
Quick Feature Comparison
| Feature | Our System | Brita | Halo | Plumber Softeners | Fridge Filters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-Home Treatment | |||||
| Removes Chlorine | |||||
| Removes Chloramine | Limited | ||||
| Reduces Hardness | |||||
| No Filter Changes | |||||
| Low Maintenance | |||||
| Self-Flushing | |||||
| 20-Year Warranty |
Detailed System Breakdown
Our SystemRecommended
5-stage self-flushing whole-home purification system. Treats ALL water entering your home.
Advantages
- •Treats 100% of your home's water — every faucet, shower, appliance
- •Self-flushing system — no manual filter changes
- •No filter replacements, ever
- •Consistent long-term performance
- •20-year warranty
- •Free 5-year soap package included
- •Optional RO add-on for kitchen drinking water
- •Professional installation included
- •Local South Carolina support
Limitations
- •Higher upfront investment than point-of-use filters
- •Requires professional installation (included free)
Brita Pitchers/Filters
Popular countertop and pitcher filters for drinking water only.
Advantages
- •Low initial cost
- •Easy to start using
- •No installation required
- •Good for apartment renters
Limitations
- •Only filters drinking water (5% of usage)
- •Doesn't help shower/bath water
- •Requires constant filter replacement ($)
- •Doesn't address hardness
- •Doesn't remove chloramine effectively
Halo Water Systems
Whole-home systems focused primarily on water softening.
Advantages
- •Whole-home treatment
- •Good for hardness
- •Professional installation
Limitations
- •May not effectively remove chloramine
- •Requires filter maintenance
- •Variable warranty coverage
- •Often requires salt/additive refills
Plumber-Installed Softeners
Traditional water softeners installed by local plumbers.
Advantages
- •Reduces water hardness
- •Can extend appliance life
- •Familiar technology
Limitations
- •Only addresses hardness, not chlorine/chloramine
- •Requires regular salt refills
- •Filter changes often needed
- •Quality varies significantly by installer
- •Limited warranty often
Refrigerator Filters
Built-in filters in refrigerator water/ice dispensers.
Advantages
- •Comes with many refrigerators
- •Filters ice and dispensed water
- •Easy to replace
Limitations
- •Only filters dispensed water and ice
- •Doesn't help main faucets or showers
- •Requires replacement every 6 months ($30-60)
- •Limited filtration capacity
The Bottom Line
Pitcher filters and fridge filters are fine for occasional drinking water, but they only address about 5% of your water usage and miss the 95% that affects your skin, hair, clothes, and appliances.
Traditional softeners help with hardness but don't address chlorine or chloramine—the chemicals that affect taste, smell, and can be absorbed through your skin in the shower.
Our system addresses chlorine, chloramine, AND hardness at the point of entry — treating every drop of water in your home. It's a 5-stage self-flushing system backed by a 20-year warranty. No filter replacements, no ongoing maintenance. No other system offers this combination.