Water softeners and filtration in Gretna.

Gretna sits in Sarpy County and draws its municipal water from a regional supply system that, like much of the southwest metro, carries high mineral content from the local aquifer. Hardness readings here frequently land in the 15 to 18 grains per gallon range, which places them firmly in the 'very hard' category. That hardness is visible throughout the home: white crust around faucet aerators, filmy shower doors, dishes that streak out of the dishwasher, and soap that refuses to lather properly.

Gretna's growth has been dramatic. New subdivisions like Aspen Creek, South Ridge, and the neighborhoods along Highway 370 toward Papillion have added thousands of homes over the past decade. Brand-new homes in these areas benefit from water treatment from the very start. Scale buildup begins the day the plumbing goes in, and a whole-home water softener installed early means your water heater, dishwasher, and plumbing all run on soft water from day one. NSF-certified softeners installed by our licensed plumbers are sized specifically to your home and water usage, never a one-size system.

Older homes on the northwest side, and rural properties south and west of town on private wells, face different water challenges. Well water in this part of Sarpy County often runs high in iron and hardness, with occasional sulfur presence. Well water treatment starts with a comprehensive water test, where we measure iron, manganese, hardness, pH, sulfur, and bacteria before recommending any equipment. For well households where bacteria is a concern, the UV purification system provides a bacteria safeguard that works without adding any chemicals to your water.

For the chlorine taste and smell that some Gretna homeowners notice even with city water, a whole-home carbon filter removes chlorine and chloramines at the main water entry so every fixture in the house gets already-filtered water. Many Gretna families opt for the softener-filtration combo, which addresses both hardness and disinfectant taste in one installation. Adding an RO system under the kitchen sink delivers high-purity drinking water for the family without buying bottled.

Pure Water Co serves all of Gretna, from established neighborhoods near downtown to new construction along Hwy 370 and rural properties to the south. Every engagement starts with a free in-home water test. We test what's in your water before recommending anything. Financing is available, installs are done by licensed plumbers, and all equipment is NSF-certified. Call us at 531-201-0449.