Water Purification System in Pittsburgh

4th-Generation Plumbers Serving Pittsburgh Since 1994

If you’ve noticed a chlorine taste in your tap water, spotted limescale on your fixtures, or have concerns about aging pipes in your neighborhood, you’re not alone. Pittsburgh homeowners deal with these issues every day, and the right water purification system can help.

At Rick Hartman Plumbing, we’re 4th-generation plumbers who’ve been serving this community since 1994. Our licensed, bonded, and insured team installs water purification systems correctly the first time, and we offer a workmanship guarantee.

For a 100% free quote on water purification system installation, call (412) 556-1576 or contact us online.

Water Quality Issues Pittsburgh Homeowners Commonly Face

Pittsburgh’s water supply is treated by PWSA and meets safety standards, but what arrives at your tap depends heavily on the pipes it travels through. In older neighborhoods, that journey can introduce its own concerns.

Here’s what we hear most often from local homeowners:

• Hard Water: Pittsburgh water falls in the moderately hard range, with calcium and magnesium as the primary minerals responsible. Over time, these cause limescale buildup inside pipes, water heaters, and appliances, reducing their efficiency and lifespan. A water softener system is one of the most effective solutions.
• Chlorine Taste and Odor: Chlorine is necessary for treating municipal water, but it can leave an unpleasant taste and smell that affects your drinking water, coffee, and tea.
• Lead and Contaminant Concerns: Older homes may have lead service lines or lead-containing fixtures. Water can pick up trace lead as it passes through aging infrastructure, which is why many Pittsburgh residents opt for a whole-house filtration system or a point-of-use reverse osmosis filter.
• Discolored Water: Sediment or rust from aging pipes can make water appear cloudy or give it a reddish-brown tint, and it can stain sinks and laundry.

Whether you need a whole-house filter, a water softener, or an under-sink reverse osmosis unit, the right system depends on the specific issues affecting your water. We help you figure that out before any work begins.

How Our Water Purification System Installation Works

We start with a 100% free quote so you know exactly what to expect before we touch anything. From there, we help you choose the right type and size of system, whether that’s a compact under-sink unit or a whole-house filter, based on your water quality concerns and household needs.

• Licensed Installation: Our licensed, bonded, and insured plumbers handle the entire installation, connecting the system properly to your main water line or tap and checking for leaks throughout.
• Secure Connections: We verify that every fitting is secure and that the system is configured to filter your water without affecting your home’s water pressure.
• Post-Install Testing: Before we leave, we test the system to confirm it’s operating correctly and that there are no leaks.

We follow through on every job. That’s been our standard since 1994, and it doesn’t change.

Why Licensed Installation Matters for Water Purification Systems

A water purification system isn’t just an appliance. It connects directly to your home’s water line, and the quality of that connection has real consequences for both your water quality and your plumbing.

An improperly installed system can create cross-connections that allow untreated water to back-siphon into your treated supply. Backflow prevention is the safeguard against exactly that risk at the point where a purification system ties into your plumbing. Our team is qualified to perform backflow prevention testing. That credential goes well beyond standard installation and speaks directly to protecting your drinking water. We also confirm that the system’s flow rate is matched to your household demand so your water pressure isn’t compromised.

Professional installation protects your investment, too. Many manufacturers require a licensed plumber to perform the installation in order to keep the warranty valid. That means a DIY install could void your coverage before you ever turn on the tap.