Frisco Water Treatment FAQ
Is Frisco water hard?
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Yes. Frisco buys treated water from the North Texas Municipal Water District, which describes its water as moderately hard because of minerals from Lavon Lake. That hardness is what leaves white spots on dishes and scale on faucets and shower glass.
What is chloramine and why is it in my water?
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Chloramine is a disinfectant made by combining chlorine and ammonia, and NTMWD uses it to keep water safe as it travels through the pipes. It is safe to drink at regulated levels, but many people notice a pool-like taste or smell, which a catalytic carbon filter can remove.
Do I need a water softener in Frisco?
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You need a softener if hard water bothers you: spots on dishes, scale on fixtures, dry skin or soap that won't lather. Hard water is not a health risk, but softening protects water heaters, dishwashers and plumbing from mineral buildup.
Does a water softener remove chlorine or chloramine?
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No. A softener removes hardness minerals like calcium and magnesium, but it does not remove chlorine or chloramine. For taste and smell you need a whole-home carbon filter, and many Frisco homes pair the two in one system.
What does a reverse osmosis system remove?
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Reverse osmosis pushes water through a very fine membrane that reduces dissolved solids, salt, many metals and other contaminants. Paired with carbon filters, it also removes chlorine and chloramine taste, giving you clean drinking water at one faucet.
How much does a water softener cost in Frisco?
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Price depends on your home size, number of bathrooms and whether you add filtration or reverse osmosis. Answer five questions in our form and we'll send your exact price, usually within 10 minutes during business hours.
How long does installation take?
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Most softener and whole-home filter installs take about half a day. A reverse osmosis system under the kitchen sink usually takes two to three hours, and we can typically schedule within a few days.
How much maintenance does a softener need?
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A softener mainly needs salt added every one to two months, depending on your household's water use. Whole-home carbon filters and RO filters need periodic replacement, and we'll tell you the schedule for your system.
Will softened water feel slippery?
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Softened water can feel smoother because soap rinses off more completely instead of leaving a film. That feeling is normal and usually means your skin is cleaner, not that soap is left behind.
Do you serve cities besides Frisco?
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Yes. We serve Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Prosper, Little Elm, The Colony and Allen. Enter your ZIP code in our quote form and we'll confirm right away.
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