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<html><p> Water quality isn’t a theoretical concern—it’s a daily reality. If your faucets spit out rusty water, your shower smells like rotten eggs, or your kids complain about the taste, you’re not imagining it. The EPA notes more than 80,000 chemicals are used in commerce, and utilities legally disinfect with chlorine or chloramine. On private wells, iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, and iron bacteria are common offenders. Add in worries about fluoride, PFAS, and lead, and it’s clear why so many families are looking for a comprehensive whole house solution that simply works.</p> <p> Meet the Dannelly family of Fort Collins, Colorado: Thomas (41, high-school physics teacher), Priya (39, pediatric nurse), and their kids Maya (9) and Arjun (6). They bought a home on the edge of town with a shallow shared well and a connection to municipal water they use seasonally. Their tests showed 8.6 ppm iron, 0.22 ppm manganese, intermittent hydrogen sulfide odor, and hardness at 16 grains per gallon. When they switched to city water during irrigation season, their report showed 2.1 mg/L fluoride, chloramine residual around 2.8 mg/L, and detectable PFAS. They tried a fridge filter, a countertop carafe, even a gravity unit friends swore by—none touched the iron, the sulfur smell persisted, and their dishwasher spray arms clogged with orange scale.</p> <p> That’s exactly why I built the SoftPro filtration lineup through Quality Water Treatment back in 1990: to solve real-world water problems decisively. Below, I’ll walk you through the core SoftPro whole house filters I designed—how each one targets specific contaminants, how they integrate into a complete treatment train, and why families like the Dannellys rely on them. We’ll cover iron and sulfur removal with air injection oxidation, health-focused fluoride reduction with catalytic carbon and bone char, advanced chemical reduction with catalytic carbon, KDF media for metals and sulfur support, and point-of-use reverse osmosis for purified drinking water. Along the way, I’ll share how my son Jeremy helps customers select the right combination after a proper test, and how my daughter Heather makes DIY installation approachable with clear guides. Let’s get you clean, great-tasting water at every tap—without guesswork.</p>  <h2> 1. SoftPro AIO Iron Master - Chemical-Free Air Injection Oxidation Removing 15-20 PPM Iron for Well Water Homes</h2> <p> When a homeowner tells me, “Our sinks stain in a day and the laundry smells metallic,” I reach for the SoftPro AIO Iron Master. This is our well water flagship for a reason: it uses air injection oxidation (AIO) to convert dissolved ferrous iron into filterable ferric iron, then traps it in a robust media bed before an automatic backwashing cycle sends it down the drain. No potassium permanganate, no chlorine feed pumps—just oxygen doing the heavy lifting. Properly sized, the Iron Master removes up to 15–20 ppm of iron, tackles manganese, and knocks out hydrogen sulfide odors. For families battling iron bacteria, our oxidation and backwash regime helps break up biomass and prevent slimy biofilm from taking hold.</p> <ul>  <p> How it works in your home</p> <p> A venturi draws air into the tank’s headspace.</p> <p> Contact with the air oxidizes ferrous iron to ferric.</p> <p> The oxidation media captures iron, manganese, and sulfide byproducts.</p> <p> The programmable digital valve initiates periodic backwash and rinse cycles to flush the media clean.</p> <p> Performance details</p> <p> Iron: up to 15–20 ppm removal</p> <p> Manganese: typical reduction down to below stain threshold</p> <p> Hydrogen sulfide: rotten egg odor eliminated or drastically reduced</p> <p> Chemical-free: no ongoing oxidant costs or handling</p> <p> Installation and support</p> <p> Heather Phillips’ DIY guides help most handy homeowners install in an afternoon.</p> <p> NSF/WQA certified components, high-flow valves, and bypass included for serviceability.</p> <p> A note on sequencing</p> <p> On well systems with hardness, install the Iron Master first to protect downstream softening or carbon. Jeremy Phillips often sequences Iron Master → softener → catalytic carbon (when needed) for taste and polishing.</p> </ul> <p> For the Dannellys’ well season, the AIO Iron Master erased their orange stains, silenced the sulfur smell, and finally stopped the washing machine from fouling. That’s what a proper whole house water filter is supposed to do—and it does it reliably.</p> <h3> Key Advantages</h3> <ul>  Chemical-free oxidation Automatic backwashing Programmable digital valve Iron bacteria disruption </ul>  <h2> 2. Complete Well Water Solutions - Combining Iron Filters with SoftPro Elite Softeners</h2> <p> Well water rarely brings a single problem. It’s usually a cocktail: iron, manganese, sulfur, and hardness. Filtration and softening are two different tools; use them in the right order and the results are night and day.</p> <ul>  <p> Typical treatment train</p> <p> Step 1: SoftPro AIO Iron Master—strip out iron/manganese/sulfur before anything else.</p> <p> Step 2: SoftPro Elite softener—protects appliances from hardness scale; operates with efficient upflow regeneration.</p> <p> Optional Step 3: Catalytic carbon—polishing for taste/odor or any residual organics after iron removal.</p> <p> Why order matters</p> <p> Iron fouls softener resin. By removing iron first, you extend resin life and maintain softener efficiency.</p> <p> The Iron Master’s automatic backwashing also keeps the media bed fresh, preventing pressure drop.</p> <p> The bundle advantage</p> <p> The SoftPro AIO Iron Master is commonly sold with the SoftPro Elite softener for complete well water treatment addressing iron and hardness.</p> <p> Bundle and save when you purchase together—chemical-free iron removal plus efficient softening protects your entire home.</p> <p> Dannelly example</p> <p> With 8.6 ppm iron and 16 GPG hardness, we installed Iron Master first, then the Elite softener. Priya saw immediate changes: clear shower glass, softer laundry, and no more orange toilet tanks.</p> </ul> <p> You don’t need to babysit your water. Set the right sequence, let the controls manage themselves, and enjoy clean water automatically.</p> <h3> Key Advantages</h3> <ul>  Integrated well solution Resin protection Sequenced for performance </ul>  <h2> 3. Whole House Fluoride & Carbon Filter - 94–97% NSF 53 Certified Fluoride Removal for Health-Conscious Families</h2> <p> On municipal water, fluoride and disinfectants are the big targets. Standard carbon is not enough. That’s why our SoftPro Whole House Fluoride & Carbon Filter uses a multi-media approach—catalytic carbon for chlorine/chloramine and VOCs, paired with bone char media designed to reduce fluoride with exceptional efficiency. Verified through NSF 53 testing protocols, this system achieves 94–97% fluoride removal, while simultaneously improving taste, odor, and reducing disinfection byproducts. With proper sizing and maintenance, you’ll maintain 10+ GPM for a typical family home and 3–5 years of media life before replacement.</p> <ul>  <p> What makes it different</p> <p> Catalytic carbon outperforms standard activated carbon on chloramine, chlorine, and oxidized organics.</p> <p> Bone char media bonds fluoride ions effectively, even at higher flow rates.</p> <p> Multi-stage flow path maximizes contact time without throttling household pressure.</p> <p> Real-world results</p> <p> For the Dannellys during city-water season: their 2.1 mg/L fluoride dropped into the low tenths; chloramine taste disappeared; their kids finally liked the water straight from the tap.</p> <p> Maintenance and components</p> <p> Long media life—no monthly cartridge swaps.</p> <p> NSF/WQA certified valves and tanks, high-flow design, Heather’s maintenance guide for easy media service.</p> </ul> <p> When you want whole-home fluoride reduction and superior chemical control, this is the workhorse. It’s built specifically for the health-focused family that won’t compromise.</p> <h3> Key Advantages</h3> <ul>  NSF 53 verified performance window Catalytic carbon + bone char media 10+ GPM flow, 3–5 year media life </ul>  <h2> 4. Complete City Water Solutions - Pairing Fluoride Filters with SoftPro Elite Softeners</h2> <p> City water introduces a double challenge: chemical additives and mineral hardness. If you install only a softener, you’ll still taste chlorine/chloramine and keep the fluoride. If you install only a fluoride/chemical filter, you’ll still get scale.</p> <ul>  <p> Optimal combination</p> <p> The SoftPro Whole House Fluoride & Carbon Filter is commonly purchased with the SoftPro Elite softener for city water customers dealing with both hardness and chemical concerns.</p> <p> This pairing delivers 94–97% fluoride reduction, targets chloramine and VOCs, and prevents scale from destroying fixtures and water heaters.</p> <p> Practical integration</p> <p> One shared bypass and coordinated footprint simplify installation.</p> <p> Jeremy Phillips often sizes the filter first for peak family demand, then matches softener capacity to hardness and daily usage so you maintain excellent flow and efficiency.</p> <p> The bundle savings</p> <p> Bundle and save when you purchase together—one integrated plan, one clean-water outcome to every tap.</p> <p> The Dannelly effect</p> <p> In summer, the Dannellys used the whole-house fluoride system with their Elite softener active. The result: no scaling on the glass stovetop kettle, and water their kids finally preferred over soda.</p> </ul> <p> You don’t have to choose between healthy water and protected plumbing. With the right duo, you get both.</p> <h3> Key Advantages</h3> <ul>  Dual problem, single solution High flow with shared bypass Seamless for families </ul>  <h2> 5. Catalytic Carbon Filter - Advanced Chemical Removal Eliminating Chloramine, PFAS, and VOCs from City Water</h2> <p> When chemical sensitivity, taste, and emerging contaminants headline your concerns, the SoftPro Whole House Catalytic Carbon Filter is the right tool. Unlike standard activated carbon, catalytic carbon actively breaks down stubborn compounds like chloramine, increases reaction rates for chlorine dechlorination, and effectively reduces a broad range of VOCs. As PFAS concerns grow, catalytic carbon has proven to be a critical line of defense, reducing these compounds significantly at whole-house flow rates when properly sized and maintained.</p> <ul>  <p> Why catalytic carbon</p> <p> Enhanced surface chemistry for chloramine cracking.</p> <p> Superior kinetics for taste/odor and organics.</p> <p> Excellent flow characteristics with minimal maintenance.</p> <p> Longevity and flow</p> <p> Expect 5–10 year media life depending on water quality and usage.</p> <p> High flow rates preserve shower performance and keep multi-bath homes happy.</p> <p> Use cases</p> <p> Ideal for city water with chloramine, or households seeing disinfectant byproducts and chemical odors.</p> <p> Works beautifully as a polishing stage after sediment prefiltration and softening, or as a standalone whole-house filter for taste/odor and chemical reduction.</p> </ul> <p> For the Dannellys, we used catalytic carbon as a supplemental whole-home polish when they weren’t chasing fluoride specifically, ensuring any seasonal chemical spikes were addressed with a generous margin of safety.</p> <h3> Key Advantages</h3> <ul>  Chloramine mastery PFAS and VOC reduction 5–10 year media life </ul>  <h2> 6. SoftPro KDF Filter - Targeted Iron, Sulfur Odor, and Heavy Metals Reduction for Moderate Well Water</h2> <p> Some wells don’t need the full AIO lineup but still suffer from metallic taste, faint sulfur, or moderate iron. The SoftPro KDF Filter leverages KDF media—a high-purity copper-zinc formulation—to reduce iron, hydrogen sulfide, and heavy metals through redox reactions. KDF is also bacteriostatic, helping inhibit microbial growth inside the media bed. This is a solid fit for wells with modest iron levels or as a supplemental stage downstream of sediment filtration.</p> <ul>  <p> Where it shines</p> <p> Moderate iron with intermittent sulfur odor.</p> <p> Homes looking for a long-life, low-maintenance media that resists biofouling.</p> <p> A secondary stage to support an Iron Master in demanding wells or as a standalone when iron is present but low.</p> <p> Performance notes</p> <p> Excellent for taste and odor improvement without chemical feed.</p> <p> Long media life when backwashing is properly scheduled.</p> <p> Installation</p> <p> Like all SoftPro systems, NSF/WQA certified components and straightforward plumbing with Heather’s DIY documentation.</p> </ul> <p> In the Dannellys’ case, we didn’t need KDF because the <a href="https://fun-wiki.win/index.php/City_Water_Filtration_on_a_Budget:_SoftPro%E2%80%99s_Cost-Effective_Options">cost of whole house water filters</a> AIO system handled the heavy iron load, but we frequently deploy KDF for clients with measured iron under a few ppm and occasional sulfur hints. It’s a highly reliable tool in the well water toolbox.</p> <h3> Key Advantages</h3> <ul>  Redox-based reduction Bacteriostatic media Long service life </ul>  <h2> 7. Multi-Stage Filtration Technology - How Bone Char, Activated Alumina, and Ion Exchange Target Fluoride</h2> <p> Fluoride needs specialized chemistry at whole-house scale. I’ve tested countless blends over three decades, and the winning formula uses a multi-stage approach—anchored by bone char with optional targeted media such as activated alumina and ion exchange resin to address niche interferences.</p> <ul>  <p> Why bone char leads</p> <p> Bone char’s unique surface chemistry excels at fluoride adsorption, delivering the 94–97% reduction window we specify, verified under NSF 53 testing protocols.</p> <p> It’s robust across typical pH and temperature ranges found in residential plumbing.</p> <p> Role of activated alumina and ion exchange</p> <p> Activated alumina can boost capacity in specific water matrices, especially in higher pH or with competing anions.</p> <p> Ion exchange resins can be integrated to target co-contaminants or fine-tune flow dynamics.</p> <p> System design</p> <p> We engineer contact time and bed depth so families maintain practical 10+ GPM household flows without sacrificing fluoride removal.</p> <p> Jeremy’s sizing reviews consider raw fluoride levels, seasonal demand, and plumbing layout to lock in performance.</p> </ul> <p> This is the difference between guesswork and engineering. We don’t throw a single media at a complex problem—we stage multiple technologies to ensure you see consistent, measurable results at every tap.</p> <h3> Key Advantages</h3> <ul>  Engineered contact time Verified fluoride reduction Tuned for flow and longevity </ul>  <h2> 8. Automatic Backwashing Systems - Self-Cleaning Iron Filters vs Manual Maintenance Requirements</h2> <p> Backwashing is not a luxury; it’s the backbone of consistent performance in iron and sulfur environments. The SoftPro AIO Iron Master and our other backwashing filters use a programmable digital valve to periodically lift, agitate, and rinse the media bed. This process redistributes media, ejects trapped particulates, and restores flow capacity.</p> <ul>  <p> Why it matters</p> <p> Prevents channeling—where water carves paths through media, bypassing treatment.</p> <p> Maintains low pressure drop and extends media life.</p> <p> Flushes oxidized iron, manganese, and sulfur byproducts before they cement into a hard mass.</p> <p> Automation advantages</p> <p> Set it and forget it; no manual purge or drum handling.</p> <p> Scheduling flexibility for water availability, off-peak hours, or drought-conscious settings.</p> <p> Compared to manual alternatives</p> <p> Gravity or cartridge systems require frequent monitoring and changeouts—expensive and easy to miss.</p> <p> Our approach puts the heavy lifting on the system, not on you.</p> </ul> <p> In the Dannelly home, backwashing at 2 AM means spotless morning showers and steady flow rates across their three baths. Reliability comes from automation done right.</p> <h3> Key Advantages</h3> <ul>  Set-and-forget cleaning Pressure preservation Media longevity </ul>  <h2> 9. Reverse Osmosis at the Tap - Point-of-Use Purification with Alkalizer for Great Taste</h2> <p> Whole-house filtration solves most problems, but some families want ultra-pure drinking water at the kitchen sink. That’s where SoftPro Reverse Osmosis shines. It’s a point-of-use system with a high-rejection RO membrane, an advanced alkalizer filter for balanced taste, and a compact 3.2-gallon storage tank.</p> <ul>  <p> What it removes</p> <p> Fluoride, lead, arsenic, nitrates, PFAS, and dissolved solids in the 95–99% range.</p> <p> Chlorine/chloramine taste and odor, leaving clean, crisp water.</p> <p> Why pair RO with whole-house</p> <p> Whole-house handles bathing, laundry, and protection of fixtures.</p> <p> RO delivers a final polish for beverages, cooking, baby formula, or sensitive health needs.</p> <p> Installation and upkeep</p> <p> Under-sink, DIY-friendly with Heather’s step-by-step guides.</p> <p> Annual filter changes and multi-year membrane life depending on feed water and usage.</p> </ul> <p> The Dannellys added RO at the kitchen for tea and coffee. Thomas jokes their kettle now stays mirror-bright—a small luxury that signals the absence of scale and dissolved solids.</p> <h3> Key Advantages</h3> <ul>  95–99% purification Alkalizer for taste Compact, DIY-friendly </ul>  <h2> 10. Extended 3–5 Year Media Life - Why SoftPro Eliminates Frequent Replacements Required by APEC and Aquasana</h2> <p> Over 30+ years, I’ve seen homeowners soured by “cheap to buy, expensive to own” filters that eat money in replacement cartridges. We engineered SoftPro whole-house media beds for true longevity—typically 3–5 years in our Fluoride & Carbon system and 5–10 years for Catalytic Carbon, depending on water quality and usage. That’s a stark contrast to many cartridge-based designs.</p> <ul>  <p> Practical cost-of-ownership</p> <p> Fewer media services, less downtime, and no monthly ritual of swapping small filters.</p> <p> Backwashing keeps beds productive longer, protecting your investment.</p> <p> APEC comparison</p> <p> While APEC Water Systems offers reputable filters, many configurations rely on 6–12 month change intervals.</p> <p> SoftPro’s extended-life media and automatic backwashing translate to long, stable performance with far fewer interventions.</p> <p> This is not only more convenient—it’s cost-effective over the life of your home.</p> <p> Real-world impact</p> <p> The Dannellys budgeted for a multi-year window before media service. That predictability matters to families balancing mortgages, school, and real life.</p> </ul> <p> When you do the math, SoftPro’s whole-house beds pay you back in time saved and performance maintained—worth every single penny.</p> <h3> Key Advantages</h3> <ul>  Multi-year media life Lower total cost Backwash-enabled longevity </ul>  <h2> 11. Targeted Competitor Comparison: Aquasana vs SoftPro on Fluoride and Chemical Control</h2> <p> Aquasana has helped popularize whole-house filtration, but there’s a technical gap when it comes to fluoride. As a category, systems relying on standard activated carbon achieve limited fluoride reduction—often less than 15%—because typical carbon lacks the surface chemistry to bind fluoride effectively at household flow rates. This is where SoftPro diverges on purpose.</p> <ul>  <p> Media design difference</p> <p> SoftPro’s catalytic carbon + bone char combination is engineered for fluoride and chemical reduction together. Bone char is the heavy hitter for fluoride; catalytic carbon addresses chloramine, chlorine, and VOCs decisively.</p> <p> We design for bed depth and contact time to maintain 10+ GPM while achieving 94–97% fluoride reduction verified through NSF 53 testing.</p> <p> Practical outcomes</p> <p> Health-conscious families don’t want “some reduction”—they want consistent, measurable performance.</p> <p> Add in long 3–5 year media life and DIY-friendly service, and SoftPro delivers real-world convenience and health benefits.</p> <p> Bottom line</p> <p> If fluoride is a priority—and it is for many parents—the SoftPro Whole House Fluoride & Carbon Filter provides the specialized media and certified performance window standard carbon systems simply can’t match.</p> </ul> <p> Engineered outcomes beat marketing claims. That’s why our fluoride system is worth every single penny.</p> <h3> Key Advantages</h3> <ul>  NSF 53 fluoride window Catalytic carbon + bone char True whole-house performance </ul>  <h2> 12. Targeted Competitor Comparison: Berkey and Brita vs SoftPro Whole-House Delivery at Every Tap</h2> <p> Point-of-use gravity systems like Berkey or pour-through pitchers like Brita can improve taste at a single faucet or jug, but they don’t stop iron stains in your tub, chlorine in your shower, or scale in your dishwasher. Coverage matters.</p> <ul>  <p> Scope of treatment</p> <p> SoftPro whole-house filters deliver conditioned water to every tap, shower, appliance, and hose bib as appropriate.</p> <p> That means no more orange stains, no more sulfur odor rooms, and no more chloramine irritant at bath time.</p> <p> Flow and convenience</p> <p> No waiting for gravity filtration or constantly swapping small cartridges.</p> <p> High flow, backwashing systems manage themselves on schedule while you live your life.</p> <p> Health and home protection</p> <p> Whole-house cartridge alternatives can’t tackle 8 ppm iron or hydrogen sulfide across a three-bath home.</p> <p> SoftPro systems like the AIO Iron Master, Fluoride & Carbon, and Catalytic Carbon are built for those loads.</p> </ul> <p> If your goal is clean water throughout your home, point-of-use units are a bandage. SoftPro whole-house filtration is the cure—and worth every single penny.</p> <h3> Key Advantages</h3> <ul>  Whole-home impact Automatic operation Appliance protection </ul>  <h2> Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <p> 1) Which SoftPro filter is best for removing iron from well water? </p> <ul>  The SoftPro AIO Iron Master. Its air injection oxidation and automatic backwashing remove up to 15–20 ppm iron, along with manganese and hydrogen sulfide odors. </ul> <p> 2) How does SoftPro remove 94–97% fluoride compared to standard carbon filters? </p> <ul>  Our Whole House Fluoride & Carbon Filter uses bone char paired with catalytic carbon. Bone char adsorbs fluoride effectively at whole-house flows, delivering a 94–97% reduction window verified through NSF 53 testing. Standard carbon lacks this fluoride affinity. </ul> <p> 3) Can the SoftPro AIO Iron Master eliminate iron bacteria without chemicals? </p> <ul>  Yes, its oxidative environment and vigorous backwashing disrupt iron bacteria and help prevent slime and biofilm accumulation. In severe biofouling, upstream disinfection might be considered, but most homes find the Iron Master sufficient. </ul> <p> 4) What’s the difference between the Fluoride Filter and the Catalytic Carbon Filter? </p> <ul>  The Fluoride & Carbon system targets fluoride plus chloramine/chlorine and VOCs using bone char + catalytic carbon. The Catalytic Carbon filter focuses on chemical removal (chloramine, PFAS, VOCs) and taste/odor without the fluoride-specific bone char stage. </ul> <p> 5) Do I need both a filter and a softener for complete water treatment? </p> <ul>  Often, yes. Filters remove contaminants like iron, sulfur, chlorine, chloramine, PFAS, and fluoride. Softeners remove hardness minerals to stop scale. On wells, we typically run Iron Master → SoftPro Elite softener; on city water, Fluoride & Carbon → SoftPro Elite softener for full protection. </ul> <p> 6) How often do SoftPro filter media need replacement? </p> <ul>  Typical intervals: Fluoride & Carbon media every 3–5 years; Catalytic Carbon media every 5–10 years, depending on water quality and usage. Backwashing extends life and maintains flow. </ul> <p> 7) Will SoftPro filters reduce water pressure in my home? </p> <ul>  Properly sized SoftPro systems maintain high flow rates and minimal pressure drop. We design bed depth and valve sizing to support multi-bath homes. Jeremy can size your system to your peak demand. </ul> <p> 8) What NSF certifications do SoftPro filters have? </p> <ul>  We use NSF/WQA certified components. Our fluoride performance is validated under NSF 53 testing parameters for the 94–97% reduction window. Ask us for the latest data sheets for your exact configuration. </ul> <p> 9) Can I install SoftPro filters myself with DIY instructions? </p> <ul>  Yes. Heather Phillips creates step-by-step DIY guides for our filters and integrated systems. Many homeowners install in an afternoon with basic plumbing tools. </ul> <p> 10) Should I pair my filter with a softener and save with a bundle? </p> <ul>  If you have hardness and chemical/iron issues, yes. The SoftPro AIO Iron Master is commonly sold with the SoftPro Elite softener for wells, and the Fluoride & Carbon Filter is commonly purchased with the SoftPro Elite softener for city water. Bundle and save when you purchase together for a complete solution. </ul> <p> 11) Will SoftPro remove PFAS at whole-house scale? </p> <ul>  Our Catalytic Carbon Filter provides significant PFAS reduction when properly sized. For drinking water, many families add SoftPro RO at the sink to push PFAS, fluoride, and nitrates down to trace levels. </ul> <p> 12) What about maintenance and programming? </p> <ul>  The programmable digital valve handles backwash cycles automatically. Heather’s guides cover initial setup, while our team provides phone support for fine-tuning. Media service is infrequent and straightforward. </ul>  <h2> Conclusion: From Stained Fixtures to Safe, Great-Tasting Water—SoftPro Has You Covered</h2> <p> I founded SoftPro within Quality Water Treatment to do one thing exceptionally well: deliver engineered filtration that solves real water problems for real families. Whether you’re fighting 10 ppm iron and sulfur on a rural well or dialing back fluoride, chloramine, and PFAS on city water, there’s a SoftPro filter built for the job. The AIO Iron Master crushes iron and odor, the Fluoride & Carbon system achieves 94–97% fluoride reduction while transforming taste, and the Catalytic Carbon filter handles chloramine and chemicals with long media life. Add KDF where appropriate for metals and sulfur support, and Reverse Osmosis at the sink for purified drinking water. Sequenced correctly—and paired with the SoftPro Elite softener when hardness is present—you’ll protect your home, your health, and your time.</p> <p> Jeremy will help you choose the right setup based on your water test; Heather will walk you through DIY installation; I stand behind the engineering and warranties. From sediment to chemical reduction, from problem water to peace of mind—SoftPro whole-house systems deliver performance you can feel and see every day. In short, they’re worth every single penny.</p></html>