Water Filtration Installation in Englewood, CO
Water filtration installation adds a certified filter to your plumbing to reduce specific contaminants or improve taste and odor. Options range from a filter under the kitchen sink to a whole-home system. In Englewood, CO the most common reasons are the city's lead service line work and the taste and odor of city water, and each calls for a different filter.
Worried about lead, or just the taste?
The reason you want a filter decides which filter you need. These are the common starting points.
- Your home was built before 1960 and may have a lead service line.
- The city recently replaced your service line and you want ongoing filtration.
- Your home has galvanized pipe inside the walls.
- Your tap water tastes or smells of chlorine or earthiness.
- You buy bottled water and would rather drink from the tap.
For lead, look for a filter certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for lead reduction. For taste and odor, NSF/ANSI Standard 42 is the relevant certification.
Englewood's lead program and filters
The City of Englewood's Lead Reduction Program is replacing lead service lines with copper. Local reporting put the number of Englewood service lines expected to be lead or galvanized at about 3,000 out of 11,000.
After a lead service line replacement, Englewood Utilities provides a free water pitcher and filter to use for six months. The city recommends certified filters for drinking water, preparing infant formula, and cooking foods that absorb water, such as rice, beans and soup.
A pitcher is a good start, but a filter installed at the kitchen sink is more convenient for daily use. Homes that still have galvanized pipe inside the walls may want longer-term filtration, alongside considering repiping.
Just had your lead line replaced?
A certified drinking-water filter is a sensible step while interior plumbing is evaluated.
Filter types compared
Each type solves different problems.
| Type | Best for | Trade-offs |
|---|---|---|
| Under-sink carbon filter | Lead and taste at one tap, when certified. | Filters need replacing on schedule. |
| Reverse osmosis system | Broad reduction of dissolved contaminants at one tap. | Wastes some water and needs space under the sink. |
| Whole-home carbon filter | Chlorine taste and odor throughout the house. | Not usually certified for lead at every tap. |
| Pitcher or faucet-mount filter | Low-cost, temporary use. | Small capacity and frequent filter changes. |
Taste and odor from city water
Englewood's water comes from City Ditch and the South Platte River and is treated at the Allen Water Treatment Plant. The city has a program aimed at improving taste, odor and hardness. Seasonal changes in source water can affect taste, and chlorine used for disinfection is noticeable to some people.
A carbon filter certified to NSF/ANSI 42 reduces chlorine taste and odor. For hardness, a filter is not the right tool, and our water softener page covers that.
How an under-sink filter goes in
- Pick the certification. We confirm the filter is certified for what you want to reduce, whether that is lead, chlorine taste or a broader list.
- Tap the cold line. The filter is connected to the cold supply under the kitchen sink, with its own shutoff so cartridges are easy to change.
- Add a faucet if needed. Some systems use a separate drinking-water faucet mounted on the sink or countertop.
- Flush and test. New cartridges are flushed as the manufacturer directs, and every connection is checked for leaks.
- Set a reminder. We note the cartridge model and replacement interval so the filter keeps performing as certified.
Reverse osmosis systems also need a drain connection and a small storage tank, so they take more cabinet space than a simple carbon filter.
What affects the cost of water filtration
Filtration systems vary widely. These factors move the price.
Filter type
An under-sink carbon filter costs less than a reverse osmosis or whole-home system.
Certification
Filters certified for lead cost more than basic taste filters.
Installation location
Under-sink installs are quick. Whole-home systems go near the main shutoff.
Filter replacement
Replacement cartridges are an ongoing cost, and schedules vary by product.
Plumbing changes
A dedicated faucet or drain connection for reverse osmosis adds work.
Water filtration is not covered by homeowners insurance.
Want a real number for a filter? Call (303) 552-3896, day or night.
Water filtration questions in Englewood
Look for one certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for lead reduction. Reverse osmosis systems certified to NSF/ANSI 58 also reduce lead.
Englewood Utilities provides a free pitcher and filter for six months after a lead service line replacement. Other customers can buy a certified filter.
Most whole-home filters are aimed at chlorine taste and odor, not lead. For drinking water, a certified point-of-use filter at the kitchen sink is the usual choice.
It depends on the product and your water use. Following the manufacturer's schedule is important, because an overdue filter may stop working as certified.
Yes. Adding a filter while the plumbing is already being worked on is efficient.
Water filtration in Englewood and nearby
We install certified filters in homes across ZIP codes 80110 and 80113, including many pre-1960 homes affected by the lead program. Nearby Sheridan has homes of a similar age where the same questions come up.