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Whole house water filtration systems improve water quality by reducing common municipal water contaminants before water reaches your taps. Designed for homes using city water, these systems help improve taste, odour, and clarity throughout the entire house.
By filtering water at the main entry point, whole home systems provide consistent water quality for bathing, cleaning, laundry, and everyday household use.
A whole home water filtration system reduces contaminants commonly found in city water, such as chlorine (and chloramine, where present) and fine particles, before water is distributed throughout the house. This helps improve water quality at every tap, not just at the sink.
Across Southern Ontario, many homeowners start looking for a whole house water filter when they notice a strong chlorine taste or "swimming pool" smell in their tap water. While municipal water is treated for safety, these disinfectants can affect how water tastes, smells, and feels - not just when drinking, but also during showers, laundry, and daily use.
Whole home water filtration systems address this at the source by treating water before it enters your home, providing a consistent and more comfortable water experience throughout.
Point-of-use filters treat water at a single location, such as a kitchen sink.
Whole home filtration systems treat all incoming water, providing filtered water to every tap, shower, and appliance. Many homes combine whole home filtration with point-of-use solutions depending on their needs.
Water filtration and water softeners solve different problems - here’s how they compare:
| Feature | Whole Home Water Filtration | Water Softener |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Improves water quality by removing contaminants | Removes hardness minerals that cause scale buildup |
| What it Removes | Chlorine, chloramines, chemicals, sediment | Calcium and magnesium (hardness minerals) |
| Water Quality | Improves taste, smell, and overall water experience | Does not improve taste or odour |
| Effect on Skin & Hair | Helps reduce dryness caused by chlorine | Makes water feel softer on skin and hair |
| Impact on Appliances | Reduces sediment and contaminants | Prevents scale buildup and extends appliance life |
| Where it Works | Filters water at every tap in the home | Treats water throughout the home |
| Best For | Homes with chlorine taste, odour or city water concerns | Homes with hard water and scale issues |
Water filtration and water softeners solve different problems - many homes benefit from using both systems together. Not sure what your home needs?
All systems are professionally sized based on water test results to ensure effective filtration without unnecessary pressure loss or added maintenance.
These systems are designed for homes using city water that want consistent filtration for bathing, cleaning, and everyday household use, including the reduction of chlorine and chloramines that can affect taste, smell, and skin comfort during showers and daily use.
Kent offers whole house water filtration systems designed specifically for city water supplies. Each system is selected based on:
Not sure which system is right for your home? Here’s a simple way to choose
Kent offers two whole home filtration solutions for city water homes, depending on whether your goal is filtration only or combined filtration and softening. Both systems are professionally selected based on your water test results and household needs.
Filtration + Softening Solution
Kent 5.0 Filter + Softener Duplex Tanks System
Designed for homes that want complete water transformation, this advanced dual tank system combines carbon filtration and water softening to deliver cleaner, safer, and softer water throughout your home with built-in self-cleaning technology for superior hygiene.
Key benefits:
Filtration-Only Solution
Kent Chlorine / Chloramine Removal Water Filter
Designed for city water homes that want to reduce chlorine and chloramines without softening. This system focuses on improving taste, odour, and overall water experience, especially during showers and daily use.
Key benefits:
You may benefit from whole home water filtration if:
Choosing the right system starts with understanding your water and household needs. A professional water test helps determine:
Find the right whole home filtration system based on your city water quality and household needs.
Reviewed by Kent Water Purification Specialists
Based on real municipal water conditions across Southern Ontario and years of experience designing whole home water filtration solutions.
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