We bought a hybrid system from Sears... About $800...
"A standard water softener has a tank that has ion-exchange resin which takes out the hardness from the water and a hybrid water softener also has that, but a regular water softener does not have a second chamber which has carbon to remove the tastes, odors, chlorine and chemicals."
Here is a link to this type of system. I drink my water out of the tap and it tastes like bottled water!
What is a Hybrid Water Softener and Why Would I Want One? | Ask The Water Doctor
Someone on TOTV recommended it! The water is soft and tastes great as well.... Just another option.