Whether you want better-tasting drinking water from a dedicated tap or filtered water at every fixture in the house, there's a filtration system that fits. Under-sink systems handle drinking and cooking water at one tap; whole-home systems treat all the water entering the house, reducing chlorine, sediment and other contaminants before they reach any fixture.
We install both types across Markham, and we'll help you choose based on what you actually want to fix rather than selling you the biggest system. If you're not sure what's in your water, testing first is the smart move.
Water Filtration Systems Around Markham
The most common request we hear in Markham is about chlorine taste in drinking water, and a simple under-sink carbon system solves it completely. Whole-home systems make sense when showers and laundry are part of the concern.
Homes near older parts of Markham sometimes ask about lead. Municipal water is tested and safe, but older service lines and fixtures can add metals at the tap, and a certified filter is inexpensive peace of mind.
Signs You Need Water Filtration Systems
Homeowners usually ask about filtration when:
- The water tastes or smells of chlorine. Municipal treatment leaves a chlorine taste that carbon filtration removes easily.
- You're buying bottled water. A drinking water system pays for itself quickly against cases of bottled water.
- Sediment in aerators. Grit in faucet screens means particles are travelling through your plumbing.
- Concerns about an older service line. Homes with older supply piping sometimes add filtration for peace of mind.
- Skin or hair feels dry after showering. Whole-home carbon filtration reduces the chlorine that dries skin and hair.
How We Do It
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Understand the goal
Drinking water only, or every tap? The answer decides between point-of-use and whole-home systems.
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Test if needed
If there's a specific concern, we test the water first so the filter matches the problem.
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Install the system
Under-sink units mount in the cabinet with a dedicated tap; whole-home systems go on the main line with a bypass.
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Flush and test
We flush the filters per the manufacturer's instructions and check every connection for leaks.
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Show you the maintenance
We explain filter change intervals and how to do it, or set you up with service reminders.
Why Choose Markham Plumbing
Filtration is easy to oversell. We start with what you want to fix, test the water if there's a real question, and install the system that matches, with a bypass on whole-home units so filter changes never mean shutting off the house. No proprietary cartridges you can only buy from us.
- Matched to your water
- Under-sink and whole-home
- Bypass for easy service
- Standard filter cartridges
Water Filtration Systems FAQs
What's the difference between under-sink and whole-home filtration?
Under-sink systems treat water at one tap, usually for drinking and cooking. Whole-home systems treat all incoming water, including showers and laundry.
Do I need a filter if I have a softener?
They do different jobs. A softener removes hardness minerals; a filter removes chlorine, sediment and tastes. Many homes have both.
How often do filters need changing?
Under-sink cartridges usually last six to twelve months; whole-home sediment and carbon filters vary by water use. We'll give you the schedule for your system.
Will a filter remove lead?
Specific certified filters do. If lead is a concern, test first, then choose a filter certified for lead reduction.
Will a whole-home filter reduce my water pressure?
A properly sized system has minimal effect on pressure. Undersized or clogged filters do cause pressure drop, which is why sizing and maintenance matter.
Is reverse osmosis worth it?
For drinking water, RO produces very pure water and is the right choice if you want the highest filtration level. It wastes some water in the process, so we typically install it at one tap rather than whole-home.