A whole-home water filtration system can make water from every tap in your house cleaner and more consistent. At Arnold & Sons, we design, install, and maintain whole-house water filters for city and well water across Greater Peoria. This includes Peoria Heights, Morton, Washington, Dunlap, East Peoria, and Eureka.
If you’re ready to install a whole-house water filter, call us or schedule service online. If you would like to learn more about whole-home water filtration, keep reading.
Why Peoria Homeowners Choose Whole House Water Filtration
Municipal water in Peoria is treated and monitored, but many homeowners still want better taste, fewer odors, and extra protection from emerging contaminants. A whole house system adds another layer at your home’s point of entry, so every shower, sink, and appliance benefits.
Typical configurations include:
- Sediment pre-filtration to capture sand, silt, and rust that can clog pipes and fixtures.
- Carbon filtration (often catalytic carbon) to reduce chlorine taste/odor and many chemical byproducts; some systems are designed for chloramine as well.
- Specialty media to address iron and manganese (common in well water), and optional UV for microbial protection after shock-chlorination events.
In addition to whole-house filters, we also install targeted point-of-use systems such as under-sink filters that treat water at a single tap.
If your home struggles with mineral buildup or soap scum, we may recommend pairing your filtration system with a dedicated water-softening system to prevent scale and extend appliance life.
Addressing Common Issues for Private Well Owners
If you are on a private well, which is common in Eureka, Dunlap, and the edges of Peoria, you are responsible for your own water quality. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois EPA recommend regular testing (especially for coliform bacteria and nitrates) and additional testing any time you notice changes in taste, color, or odor.
We recommend testing if you see common well water issues, such as:
- Orange, brown, or black staining in sinks, toilets, and tubs (from iron and manganese)
- “Rotten egg” or sulfur odors (often from iron bacteria)
- Metallic tastes
- Gritty sediment or buildup
- Noticeable pressure loss at fixtures
Once we have your test results, we can design a system that targets your specific water chemistry. This often involves a combination of sediment filters, iron/manganese reduction, and odor control. If bacteria are present, a solution may involve shock chlorination followed by a UV (ultraviolet) system for ongoing microbial protection.
How We Provide Peoria Residents with Clean Water
Getting the right system for your home shouldn’t be guesswork. We follow a professional, four-step process to ensure you get a reliable solution that’s perfectly matched to your specific water and your home’s plumbing.
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Test and Verify:
We’ll test on-site and/or review your latest lab results or municipal water report. Then, we recommend systems with documented performance and relevant certifications.
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Custom System Design:
Based on your plumbing layout, flow rates, and water chemistry, we specify the right size and media configuration for lasting performance.
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Professional Installation:
Clean, code-compliant work with labeled bypass valves, pressure relief, and service clearances. When installation requires adjustments to your plumbing lines, our licensed technicians coordinate every step.
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Maintenance Made Simple:
We offer scheduled service for media changes, cartridges, and UV lamps.
We only want to install reliable water filtration systems. This is why we emphasize transparent, third-party certifications, so you know exactly what your system is certified to do.
Water Filtration Installation
Our licensed plumbers install whole-house water filtration at your main water line. We plan for proper clearances, bypass valves, drain connections (when needed), and freeze protection where applicable. Most installations take half a day for straightforward setups. On the other hand, more complex well systems can take longer when combined with additional treatment.
Water Filtration Maintenance
Your whole-house filtration system is a high-performance appliance. To ensure it continuously delivers the clean, safe water you expect, it requires expert care. Our professional maintenance service is designed to protect your investment and provide total peace of mind, handling every component of your system.
Here are the benefits of scheduling regular water filtration maintenance with Arnold & Sons:
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Protect Your System from Clogs:
We proactively manage your sediment pre-filters (typically changed every 3-9 months) to prevent the clogs that can reduce water pressure and damage more expensive filter stages.
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Peak Taste & Odor Removal:
Your carbon media is the key to removing chlorine and chemical tastes. We track its lifespan and replace it before performance drops so your water stays fresh.
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Guaranteed Safety (for UV Systems):
If you have a UV lamp for microbial protection, its bulb must be replaced annually to remain effective. We manage this critical schedule to ensure your family’s water is always properly disinfected.
Our service takes the guesswork out of ownership. We tag your system, track your specific service intervals, and call you to schedule a visit. Our licensed plumbers arrive with the exact, manufacturer-approved parts for your system, ensuring your water quality remains consistent and your warranty stays intact.
Water Filtration Repair
If your system loses pressure, starts to bypass, or you notice taste/odor returning, we can diagnose clogs, media exhaustion, valve failures, and sensor/alarm issues. Because we service what we install, we carry replacement cartridges, media, O-rings, and control heads for the brands we work with, and we can retrofit or replace outdated units when parts are no longer available.
Why Homeowners Choose Arnold & Sons for Water Filtration Services
We’re a local, family-run team serving Greater Peoria since 1988, and water treatment is part of our everyday plumbing work, from new installs to annual service and emergency repairs. We’re active in the community, and we make the process straightforward: clear options, fair pricing, and responsive scheduling.
Explore all our water treatment services to see how filtration, softening, and point-of-use systems can work together for better water throughout your home.
Get Your Whole Home Water Filtration Quote
Whether you need a whole-house water filtration system, water filtration installation, maintenance, or repair, we’ve got you covered. Tell us about your water and your goals, and we’ll recommend a system that fits. Call us today or request service online to get started today.
Water Filtration FAQ
How often do whole-house filters need maintenance?
Sediment pre-filters are often 3-6 months; carbon or specialty media vary by model, water quality, and household usage; UV lamps are typically annual. We size systems so maintenance is predictable and convenient. We’ll set the right schedule for your home.
Do I need filtration if I’m on Peoria city water?
While city water is treated and monitored, many homeowners still install whole-house filtration systems to improve their water’s taste and odor. Tell us what you’d like to change about your water, and we’ll design a Peoria water filtration solution to your preferences.
I’m in Eureka on a private well. What’s step one?
Start with testing. IDPH and the Illinois EPA provide guidance and local resources for well testing. Once we have results, we can design a well water filtration system for your Eureka, IL home.
