You define need a softener and filter system. People that tell you otherwise are likely smokers who can’t taste or smell. The water here is not good and it smells due to the sulfer content. Nova is an excellent company and they charge a fair price. This is why you are so many recommendations for them.

Go with Nova. You will be happy you did.

We found The Nova Water system adequate for our needs.

Your water meets health standards when you receive it. It is safe. Taste and solids removal were our concerns. It went from yuck to pretty darn good (PDG).

Because you wash your hair, dishes, and clothes in it.

Because you are cooking, bathing, and washing cloths with that water and appliances like the water heater, etc, won't have that sediment buildup that shortens their life span significantly.

I suggest you wait. We are very satisfied with the filter water from the fridge.

We are very happy with filtered water from fridge replaced filter after 4 years and did not detect any difference.
BTW bought filter from Amazon for10% of cost at lowes.8

I purchased a Hague WaterMax softener from Advanced Environmental Water Systems in Leesburg. It filters out the impurities and provides great soft water. It uses so little salt, I thought is wasn't working properly, but it was. It got rid of the chlorine out of our water, which we could smell when running water. The system should not need to be serviced with new o-rings for 7, or 8 years, just due to the high chlorine content. Very pleased.

We have no filtration system on our water. It’s a little hard, but not too bad. The only filter is in refrigerator for drinking water.

The water is safe and clear. Hardness or chlorine smell may be an issue for some people or areas of TV. Worry about other things first.

Read a bunch and listened to a bunch of opinions of others. We wanted to get sediment, chemicals and minerals out of the water. Ended up looking at Pelican and a hybrid-Nova system. We also have a water dispenser and filter in our refrigerator. We ended up going with the Nova, three filter system and a Yarna capacitive water descaler that is non-intrusive to the plumbing system and covers the whole house. Total bill was about $900 and I installed the Yarna myself. The Yarna ionizes calcium and magnesium molecules in the water. There are numerous capacitive descalers out there, but Yarna had the absolute best reviews of any of them. Was a little more expensive (about $300 on Amazon), but not that much more. Below is part of their writeup from Amazon

HOW IT WORKS BETTER: Yarna CWD24 is a Patented Water Descaler System designed to treat water for the whole house! Our descaling system treats water with electric pulses generated within the electronic unit and controlled by a micro-chip. These pulses are transmitted via our Ultra Flat Impulse Bands that are wrapped around the pipe and change the crystals in the water as it flows by, allowing for the breakdown of crystals that would otherwise buildup into limescale, which can break appliances.

Does it work?? I'm sure the Nova does its job of filtering sediments, etc. As for the Yarna: before I installed it, we squeegeed down the shower glass after every shower and still ended up with mineral deposits (spots); Same was true for all the glassware. Within a couple of days of installing the descaler, no more water spots. Haven't squeegeed the shower glass in months. Every bit of glassware sparkles, every time. No, I don't have stock in Yarna. Matter of fact, I thought it was all hocus-pocus, but after reading some of the customer reviews decided it was worth the try. At least, for the last 5 months, I'm now a believer.

We use the Pegasus System for our water. It is the most delicious and clean water. We had it installed in our first house and loved it. We moved to the house we are in now and had it installed here. Absolutely no complaints! Other than the pellets we buy for the system every few months, there is no maintenance! There is no hard water residue. We are extremely satisfied with it and will use no other.

The water is fine in TV.

Very good point.
I was also thinking it depends from where you come. If you’ve been living somewhere where the water is not so good, and you come here, you think the water is fine. If you came from Alaska, or someplace like that where the water is clean and divine, and you come here, you’ll think the water is undrinkable. But just because you are used to the water you’ve been drinking all along doesn’t mean it has been good.

One other thing everyone moving to Florida needs is an alligator whistle for your car. Just as 'deer whistles' are used by those of the northwest, we use alligator whistles to avoid collisions with stray alligators. With over 22,000 sold in the three county area its a sure bet that we need them. The proof that they work is shown by the fact that less than 7 Alligator collisions have occurred over the last 4 years!

We have been living in Florida for 40+ years. The largest problem with Fl water is it may contain Hard Water, Iron and have a Sulfur Smell. Of course, there may be other problems that water may have. All are fixable and it is really no big deal. Many hones have Water Softeners attached to their homes. They require a 40lb bag of Salt from time to time. I use Jayson's Water Treatment out of Ocala (352-840-9949). He is an independent and been in business all of his life, very honest and dependable. I would suggest getting 3 estimates along with their opinions as to what your water situation is, and go from there. I leave you with saying... Don't let the water stories get you all worked up. Enjoy your move and your New Home.

We just use a high quality filter in our refrigerator and our drinking water from that. Use carbon filter. Each lasts about 6 months. Costs about $50 per year.

We Have a water filtration system we're not using!
 

We bought two systems and are using only one of them...call us and we'll give you one of them "for a song" as they say. I'll give you the details if/when you call. Bob 407-969-6314

Sears water softener is a) you need. Inexpensive and all you do is add pellets or crystals when needed. Light flashes to let you know

Filtration
 

We always have a reverse osmosis system installed; it will be a separate faucet in the kitchen. We use it for all drinking water and ice cubes.

Congrats on your great decision to move to FL and TV! Exciting news, indeed. In regards to drinking water you'll find FL isn't great and when taking showers you'll have a yellow/orange residue build up on the floor around tile grout. We installed a water filtration system in our garage (builder pre-plumbs) and had Pegasus install their system which is easy to monitor and use. The crystals they use comes in bags, which you can buy at Ace Hardware, and refill the canister every few months. We also had to install a Reverse Osmosis system to ensure quality and purity of the drinking and icemaker water. The latter is strictly a personal choice. You can read up on online about water filtration systems and can run different prices. Kinetico is really pricey and does a great job, but then so does the Pegasus system at half the price. God bless and best wishes on your move!!

Why discharge it outside? Is discharging it like washing mavhines into a waste water pipe prohibited?

Not prohibited to my knowledge but there usually isn't a waste water pipe close by.

It is not prohibited, but you do need to install an air gap and a P-trap where you connect to the sewer pipe.

Don't waste your money on one of those 3 canisters water filtration system. The filter in the frig is plenty. You do however need a water softner system. The calcium is very high in this state and you will have calcium (white water spots) in your showers, dishwasher etc. Not to mention the calcium buildup will affect your heating elements whether using a tank or tankless system.

Its already to late for a water filter
 

If your within 2 weeks of closing its already to late for a water filter. The real advise to all people visiting here is "Don't drink the water" > Why because its a well know fact that if you do drink the water , The Villages puts something in the water that encourages people to buy houses. Once you bought a house its too late and other than the "encouraging people to buy a house" the water is fine based on 15 + years living here. You can help others by telling them not to drink the water > but not many seem to listen.:D

Water is fine if (better or worse depending on where you live here) you don't like washing clothes, drinking, cooking & showering in sand (actually sediment) and the chlorine makes your water smell like a swimming pool. :D We are just North of 466A.

I love posting these photos of our "crystal clear" water. These are my usual before/after yearly filter replacement photos. :D While the water definately "meets or exceeds all Florida MINIMAL health standards for safe drinking water" this is what you inbibe and shower in and wash your clothes with. That being said, we do save about $40-$50 year on fridge filters so they have about 35% amortized the cost of the system since 2018

Not pushing a filter brand or company just showing what is in the water. Ooopps, gotta cough .... <COUGH> NOVA <COUGH> :1rotfl:

I have read most of the comments - here’s mine: I’ve lived here 12 yrs, on my 3rd home. First two had colligan water systems, my current home just had eco water system put in. All three only use 1 tank and salt and it in the garage. The water here is very “hard” which leads to calcium build up in sinks, tubs, toilet. As far as drinking water all refrigerators come with filtered water and you change that filter as often as you think is necessary. I usually do it twice year.

It's not as bad as many people say it is. It's not Camp Lejeune for sure. I/we have no problem with the water taste or getting soap off in the shower. I'd just wait a minute like others have suggested. You will find that opinions in The Villages is like armpits. Everyone has a couple but they're all different.

Water Filtration
 

Highly recommend NOVA. Great price and great service to annually replace filter elements

I purchased a home here that had a water softener system that was connected but not being used. I took it apart and installed a simple one filter system that cost me about a total of $50 in materials. I use a charcoal filter to get the chlorine smell and taste out of the water, as I come from a home that had good well water. I also have a filter in my refrigerator. When I change my whole house filter at about six months, it is covered in a thick brown coating that will get all over your hands and almost appears greasy. THAT is treated water! I don't have a set time period that I change my filters; I just change them when it appears that my water pressure is slowing, usually at about six plus months. I hate the smell of pool water for drinking in my home so I can appreciate a charcoal filter. The added benefit of filtering out whatever that messy brown stuff is, is a plus.