Cleaner, safer water at every tap, not just the kitchen. CleanTap designs and installs whole-house systems that tackle what is actually in your water, from chlorine taste and hard-water scale to PFAS and well-water iron. It all starts with a free in-home water test.
A local Massachusetts specialist replies fast, usually the same day.
A pitcher filter or a single under-sink cartridge only cleans one faucet. A whole-house system treats the water where it enters your home, so every shower, every load of laundry, and every glass from the tap gets the same clean water. In Massachusetts that matters more than most people realize, because what comes out of the tap is shaped by your specific town supply or private well, not by a statewide average.
CleanTap is a water company first. We start with a free in-home test to find out exactly what you are dealing with, then design a system around those results. Sometimes that is a simple carbon filter for chlorine and taste. Sometimes it is a multi-stage setup for a well with iron and sediment, or targeted media for PFAS. What we will never do is sell you a system bigger than your water actually needs.
Most MA municipal supplies are disinfected with chlorine or chloramine. Carbon filtration removes the chemical taste and smell at every tap.
Massachusetts regulates six PFAS compounds at 20 parts per trillion. We install certified media that reduces PFAS at the point of entry. More on PFAS treatment.
Calcium and magnesium cause scale, spotting, and dry skin. Pair filtration with a softener to protect your plumbing and appliances.
Sand, silt, and rust particles cloud your water and wear out fixtures. A sediment stage catches them before they reach your pipes.
Common in MA well water, these cause orange and black staining. We treat them at the source. See iron & manganese removal.
That earthy or metallic taste has a cause. We identify it in your test and match the media that clears it up.
Most whole-house systems in Massachusetts land between $1,500 and $4,500 installed, depending on what your water needs and how many stages it takes to get there. Here are the typical 2026 ranges. Your free water test tells us which one fits, and you get one fixed price before any work begins.
| System | Typical installed range | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon filter (chlorine & taste) | $1,500–$2,800 | City water, taste & odor |
| Filter + softener combo | $2,800–$4,500 | Hard water plus filtration |
| Well water multi-stage | $2,500–$4,500 | Iron, sediment, odor |
| PFAS reduction media | $2,500–$4,500 | Confirmed PFAS in supply |
Ranges include standard installation. Specialty media, tight mechanical spaces, or well pressure work can affect the final number. We quote one fixed price up front.
You do not need a whole-house system just because. But if you notice any of these, a test is worth your time, and it is free:
If your water smells like a pool or tastes off, carbon filtration clears it up fast.
Crusty buildup on faucets and shower glass is hard water shortening the life of your appliances.
Rust-colored sinks or dark specks point to iron and manganese, common in MA wells.
Hard water leaves skin itchy and clothes stiff and faded no matter the detergent.
Wells are not tested by any town. Whatever is in the ground is in your water until you treat it.
If your public supply has flagged PFAS, point-of-entry treatment protects every tap.
We come out and test your water on the spot, then walk you through exactly what is in it and what it means.
We design around your test, not a catalog. You get one clear, fixed price and no pressure to add anything you do not need.
Our licensed team installs at your main line, ties it in cleanly, and leaves the space tidy, usually in a single visit.
We show you the easy maintenance and can handle filter changes for you, so the system keeps working for years.
Massachusetts has some of the strictest drinking-water rules in the country, including an enforceable limit of 20 parts per trillion for six PFAS compounds. But a town meeting its legal average tells you very little about the water reaching your specific home, through your pipes, on your street. Older neighborhoods around Boston and the South Shore still have aging service lines, and communities on the SouthCoast and out toward the western suburbs lean heavily on private wells that nobody tests but the owner.
That is why we start every job with a test instead of a sales sheet. A home in a town on municipal water usually needs chlorine and PFAS attention, while a well home a few miles away may be fighting iron, sediment, and hardness instead. Same region, completely different water. Treating it right means measuring it first, then building the system to match.
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Most systems run about $1,500 to $2,800 for a carbon filter that handles chlorine and taste, $2,800 to $4,500 for a filter-and-softener combo, and $2,500 to $4,500 for a multi-stage well system or PFAS media. Your free water test tells us which one fits, and we give you a fixed price before we start.
An under-sink or reverse osmosis system cleans one faucet for drinking and cooking. A whole-house system treats every tap, shower, and appliance. Many MA homes use both: whole-house for chlorine, sediment, and hardness, plus a reverse osmosis unit at the kitchen sink for the purest drinking water.
The right media will. PFAS reduction requires certified carbon or ion-exchange media designed for it. We confirm PFAS with your test first, then size the system to reduce it at your main line. Learn more on our PFAS treatment page.
Not by itself. Filtration removes chlorine, chemicals, and particles, while a softener removes the calcium and magnesium that cause scale. If your water is hard, we often pair the two. Your test shows whether you need softening.
Yes, completely. We test your water in your home, explain the results in plain language, and there is no obligation to buy anything. It is the honest starting point for any water decision.
It depends on the system and your water, but most whole-house media runs from several months to a few years between service. We show you what to watch for and can handle the changes for you on a schedule.
Usually, yes. Well water often carries iron, manganese, sediment, and sometimes odor that city water does not. We build a multi-stage system for wells and treat each issue in the right order. See our well water treatment page.
We install across Greater Boston, the South Shore, the SouthCoast, and much of Eastern Massachusetts from our Braintree and Mansfield bases. If you are nearby, we can usually get out quickly for your free test.
Yes. We offer $0-down financing with simple monthly payments so clean water fits your budget. Ask us and we will lay out the options with no pressure.
Every good water decision starts with knowing what is actually in your water. We’ll test it in your home at no cost, explain the results plainly, and only recommend what your water truly needs. No pressure, no obligation.
Book my free water test →Tell us what you’re noticing and we’ll start with a free in-home test, then give you one clear, upfront price. Licensed, insured, and honest about what your water actually needs.