[yankygrl]

Originally Posted by Blackbird45

I'm not pushing any type of filtration system. I purchased a top-of-the-line unit which sits in my garage. It does make a difference and I realized it right away. I would change the filter in my refrigerator ever so many months, not only would the frig remind me with an alert, but the flow would slow to a trickle. I still have refrigerator filters in my closet, but when the alert sounds, I just reset it. Also, I notice right away I no longer had lime build up. I've had the system for about three years.

I am on my 3rd home in TV, #1 in buttonwood and #2 in lake deaton, put in colligan system because of hard water and lime deposits. Used salt no problems. #3 house also in buttonwood I have done nothing YET but need to as lime deposit and hard water are really bad. Friend suggested EC Water. Will call them after the storm has passed.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by rexhays

I am purchasing a new home and am researching best water treatment options. I have been recommended three options: water softener, reverse osmosis & filtration system. Looking for best system based on cost, effectiveness and maintenance. Thank you for any input!

Like most things there are people HAPPY to sell you something. You will also find people who have bought whatever system will think the decision they made is wise.

First question is WHY. We do not have a water treatment system. For drinking and cooking water we use the filtered water from our refrigerator. We do find some filters, brands of filters, are better than others so are brand loyal. We have hard water. It contains limestone.
For clothes washing adding Borax solves that issue.

Filtration is the same as what we are doing except you are filtering all the water. I assume as we have discovered quality of filters is not all the same. Our water is pretty good. It is not like a private well. Unlike our previous home, we have great water pressure.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Blackbird45

I'm not pushing any type of filtration system. I purchased a top-of-the-line unit which sits in my garage. It does make a difference and I realized it right away. I would change the filter in my refrigerator ever so many months, not only would the frig remind me with an alert, but the flow would slow to a trickle. I still have refrigerator filters in my closet, but when the alert sounds, I just reset it. Also, I notice right away I no longer had lime build up. I've had the system for about three years.

Re: the filters in Refrigerator door.
We use that for drinking and cooking water. Not all people have a refrigerator with that feature. Far as when to change that filter, the indicator is based on TIME not how much water has gone through the filter. By design, your refigerator came with a tube to by pass the filter. Should be an inexpensive part, if it has been lost. Old filters are a perfect place for bacterior to grow in.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by yankygrl

I am on my 3rd home in TV, #1 in buttonwood and #2 in lake deaton, put in colligan system because of hard water and lime deposits. Used salt no problems. #3 house also in buttonwood I have done nothing YET but need to as lime deposit and hard water are really bad. Friend suggested EC Water. Will call them after the storm has passed.

Far as lime deposits on shower head etc. Vinegar, a mild acid takes it right off. One of those pulsed shower heads, you can easily take it off and soak it in vinegar. DO NOT MIX VINEGAR WITH BLEACH-IT RELEASED CLORINE GAS.

[kennethshifrin]

Purchased a spec home in Casson Hammock this past December, moved in 5 weeks later. NOVA whole house filter, softener and reverse osmosis installed shortly afterward. BEST tasting water we’ve ever had and that includes NYC and Suffolk County Water Authority. Great service too. Highly recommend.

[Snowbug]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

Sorry, I don't understand. Filtered potable water is used for everything from washing clothes to bathing, to drinking from the tap and out of the refrigerator ice and water dispenser and even washing the car. Every time you flush the water or use it for anything in your home it is moved through the filter. I don't think it stagnates enough to cause bacterial growth and if that were the case there would be major worldwide complaints about filters in general. All those fridge filters are used less frequently and they don't seem to have a problem (we don't use one in our fridge because we have this filter). That aside, water sits in the hot street pipes just as long that are likely coated with "gunk" on the inside and who knows what else. Plus the water is highly chlorinated both in the pipes and the filter until it exits which probably kills bacteria (think swimming pool). We've had a whole house filter over the last probably 40 years with never a problem.

Truth is, I would have NEVER bothered to get one here but my wife said the chlorine which was VERY STRONG and obvious in our home shower & tap water when we moved in here was damaging her hair so I couldn't refuse. I did agree, it smelled like a swimming pool. That may be local to our specific area but it was very noticible.

I agree. We could smell the chlorine when running water. I had a Hague WaterMax water softener installed. It takes out the chlorine and gives us soft water. The waterspots on the shower door are almost completely gone and we use much less soap product.

[philnpat]

Originally Posted by Kathryn Putt

Very pleased with Nova. And it was designed by a Village resident.

I believe it's marketed by a Village resident.

[rexhays]

Thank you all for your great information!

[PugMom]

i recommend Pegasus whole home filtration. located in wildwood, they move pretty fast getting the unit in. drop by their office to see all types of H20 treatments. good luck!

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by Carlsondm

I am interested in your notifications about drinking water quality. Are Federal drinking water standards not being met here? Most treatment is for aesthetic reasons.

We didn’t like the taste, sporadic chlorine smell, and sediment so we installed a whole house Nova filter (~$600) and have a Pur Plus filter for drinking water, although it isn’t needed. We will upgrade as needed.

Here is the link to The Villages e-Notifications sign up:
districtgov.org

[NavyVet]

I am a fan of Kinetico. Have had 3 houses in TV; 2 new, last one resale. Had Kinetico systems installed immediately in all 3. What a difference. Couldn't stand the strong chlorine smell and taste, or the hardness. Also, they don't need electricity or timers and are practically zero maintenance. To me it's worth every penny.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by PugMom

i recommend Pegasus whole home filtration. located in wildwood, they move pretty fast getting the unit in. drop by their office to see all types of H20 treatments. good luck!

Our house came with that system. Seems to work just fine... Just add a bag of Potassium when the level gets low... Granted, I'm part time, but I've only added one bag in the last 20 months...

$100/year for service (change a filter and some gaskets). I'll do it less often due to our limited usage right now...

[Challenger]

Been here 11 years. Never had a water issue of any kind. Like so many heavily marketed products, water treatment seems to be largely a waste of money. " Emptor Caveat"

[Catalina36]

Originally Posted by rexhays

I am purchasing a new home and am researching best water treatment options. I have been recommended three options: water softener, reverse osmosis & filtration system. Looking for best system based on cost, effectiveness and maintenance. Thank you for any input!

Whole House Water Filtration is the way to go. When I purchased my home in T.V. I wanted a Whole House Filtering System. I chose the Whole House Nova Water Filtering System. A 3 step filtering system. Low Maintenance, Easy Installation and Low Cost. Does the job for water filtration. No bad taste, no smell, ice cubes look great. I believe the complete installation and filtering system cost is between $599.00 and $650.00. Good Luck in Your New Home.