Whole-house water filtration in Roswell, NM
A softener handles hardness and not much else. Whole-house filters cover the rest. Here's how to tell what you actually need.
Whole-house filtration treats every gallon that enters the home, not just one faucet. The right setup depends entirely on what's in the water, so a test comes first. On City of Roswell water, which the city disinfects with chlorine, people often add a carbon filter for taste and smell. On a private well, the list of possibilities is longer.
What kinds of filters are common?
- Sediment filters catch sand and grit, mostly a well issue, and protect the softener and fixtures downstream.
- Carbon filters cut chlorine taste and odor and some organic compounds.
- Iron and manganese filters for water that leaves orange or black stains. NDSU Extension says a standard softener can handle up to about 10 ppm of iron and manganese; above that, a dedicated iron removal system may be needed.
- Specialty media for a specific problem a lab test turns up.
Why does a well test matter so much here?
Chaves County covers more than 6,000 square miles, and plenty of homes on that ground draw from their own wells. The New Mexico Environment Department lists iron, manganese and total dissolved solids among the tests to run as needed, on top of yearly checks for bacteria, nitrate and arsenic. Those results decide whether a filter, a softener or both make sense, and in what order.
What order does the equipment go in?
When several pieces are stacked, a sediment filter usually goes first, then any specialty filter, then the softener. The company should explain why its layout fits your test results.
What maintenance comes with it?
Every filter needs something: cartridge changes, backwashing or media replacement. Ask how often and what it involves before you buy, and whether a backwashing filter needs its own drain.
Pricing comes from the water treatment company after it has tested your water and looked at where the equipment will go. We don't quote prices, and a figure given over the phone before anyone has seen the plumbing is only a ballpark.
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Common questions
Does a water softener filter the water?
No. A softener removes hardness minerals. It doesn't take out chlorine taste or sediment, and it isn't designed to treat contaminants.
Should I test my well before buying a filter?
Yes. The New Mexico Environment Department recommends regular well testing, and a lab result lets you match equipment to the real problem.
Related services
- Water softener installation
- Water softener repair
- Water softener replacement
- Reverse osmosis drinking water
More background: Roswell hard water guide.
Scale on the faucets, or a softener that stopped keeping up?
Call the number above and we'll connect you with a water treatment company that works in Roswell and the Pecos Valley.