A whole-house water filter treats water where it enters your home, so every tap, shower, and appliance gets cleaner, better-protected water — not just the kitchen sink. For Massachusetts homes dealing with hard water, chlorine or chloramine taste, iron staining, or PFAS concern, a point-of-entry system is the difference between filtering one faucet and protecting the whole house. CleanTap sizes and installs whole-home systems around your actual water, starting with a free in-home water test.
What a Whole-House System Removes
The right configuration depends on whether you’re on city water or a well, but a whole-home setup can address:
- Chlorine & chloramine taste and odor common in MWRA-supplied communities like Quincy, Milton, and Needham — handled with catalytic carbon.
- Hardness and scale from well-supplied towns — a water softener protects pipes and appliances.
- Iron and manganese staining and metallic taste — removed with oxidizing filtration.
- Sediment and turbidity — staged pre-filtration keeps the system and your plumbing clean.
- PFAS and other contaminants — certified media, paired with reverse osmosis at the kitchen tap for drinking-water polishing.
Whole-House vs. Point-of-Use
A pitcher or under-sink filter only cleans the water flowing through it. A whole-house (point-of-entry) system protects your water heater, dishwasher, and washing machine from scale and sediment, keeps chlorine off your skin and hair in the shower, and delivers filtered water to every fixture. Many homes do best with both: a whole-home system for protection and comfort, plus a dedicated drinking-water stage at the kitchen sink. Our systems are built around Brita PRO filtration and installed by the same licensed crew that handles your plumbing and HVAC.
Sized for Your Home and Your Water
A filter that’s too small restricts flow; one that’s mismatched to your water wastes money on media you don’t need. We test first, then size the system to your household’s peak demand and your specific contaminants — so you get full pressure and only the treatment your water actually calls for. We serve homes across Norfolk, Plymouth, and Bristol counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a whole-house filter if I’m on city water?
Often yes — municipal water is treated for safety but can still carry chlorine or chloramine taste, and your home’s own plumbing can add lead or sediment. A whole-home carbon system improves taste and protects fixtures throughout the house.
Will it lower my water pressure?
Not when it’s sized correctly. We match the system to your home’s flow so you keep full pressure at every tap.
How much maintenance is involved?
Very little — typically periodic media or cartridge changes on a schedule we set up with you. We handle service so the system keeps performing.
Start With a Free Water Test
We’ll test your water on-site, show you exactly what’s in it, and recommend a whole-house system sized to your home — with no pressure to buy. Book your free water test »