System
One installation. Hard water and chlorine, both gone.
Most metro homes have two water problems: mineral hardness and chlorine taste. The combo system fixes both in a single installation at the main line.
Softener + filtration combo for your home.
If your home has hard water and a chlorine taste, addressing them separately means two installation visits, two system footprints, and two maintenance schedules. The softener-filtration combo handles both at the main line in a single installation. The carbon filter removes chlorine and chloramines first, and the softener removes hardness minerals downstream, so each system works on already-prepared water.
This sequencing matters. Running hard water through a carbon filter first means the carbon media isn't competing with heavy mineral load. And running pre-filtered water through the softener means the resin bed stays cleaner longer. The result is better performance from both systems and extended media and resin life.
Pure Water Co sources all equipment through Honest Water Co and every installation is completed by a licensed plumber. We serve homeowners in Omaha, Elkhorn, Papillion, and across the metro. Schedule your free water test and we'll build the right combo configuration for your water source and home.
What's included
What you get.
Free in-home water test
We test hardness, chlorine, chloramines, TDS, and iron to know exactly what you're dealing with before recommending a configuration.
Carbon filter + softener, sequenced correctly
Carbon filtration is installed upstream of the softener, so each system receives the water it's designed to treat and both perform at full effectiveness.
NSF-certified equipment throughout
Both the carbon media and the softener resin are sourced through Honest Water Co and carry NSF certification for performance and material safety.
Single-visit licensed installation
A licensed plumber installs both systems in one visit, connecting to the main line and setting up bypass valves, drain lines, and the brine tank.
Full system walkthrough
Before we leave, we test treated water at the tap, confirm hardness and chlorine are both addressed, and walk you through salt and backwash maintenance.
How we do it
The Pure Water Co way.
Free water test
We test your water for hardness, chlorine, iron, and TDS so we can size both systems correctly for your home.
Combo configuration
We size the carbon tank and softener resin capacity for your home's peak flow and water usage, then lay out the plumbing plan.
Single licensed installation
Both systems go in during one appointment, carbon filter upstream and softener downstream, connected to your main supply line.
Confirmation and walkthrough
We test at the tap to confirm both problems are solved and walk you through the maintenance for each system.
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Systems
More systems from Pure Water Co.
Pure Signature
Our most-installed whole-home softener for smaller city-water homes.
- Whole-home water softener
- Installed by licensed plumbers
- NSF-certified media
- Free in-home water test first
Pure Signature XL
More capacity for mid-size homes and busier households.
- Higher-capacity softener
- Installed by licensed plumbers
- NSF-certified media
- Add drinking-water RO anytime
Pure Premium Dual-Tank
Continuous soft water for larger homes that never want to run out.
- Dual-tank softening
- Soft water around the clock
- Installed by licensed plumbers
- NSF-certified media
Pure Estate
Maximum capacity for the largest homes and biggest families.
- Top-tier whole-home capacity
- Built for 6,000+ sq ft homes
- Installed by licensed plumbers
- NSF-certified media
Pure Salt-Free
A salt-free conditioner that protects pipes without adding sodium.
- Salt-free scale protection
- No salt to haul or refill
- Installed by licensed plumbers
- Great for low-sodium households
Pure Well Complete
Full well-water treatment built for Omaha-metro well households.
- Whole-home well treatment
- Catalytic upgrade available
- Installed by licensed plumbers
- NSF-certified components
FAQ
Softener + filtration combo questions.
Carbon media upstream of the softener protects the resin from chlorine, which can degrade softener resin over time. The softener then works on pre-filtered water, which extends resin life and improves overall performance.
Not significantly. Both systems are installed in a single visit by our licensed plumber. The main difference is that two tanks need space near your main line, typically four to six square feet.
It depends on your water test results. Some homes primarily need softening, while others mainly need chlorine addressed. Our free water test gives you the exact numbers so you can make an informed decision.
Yes. The [reverse osmosis drinking water system](/services/reverse-osmosis-drinking-water) installs under the kitchen sink and works well downstream of a softener-filtration combo. Many homeowners add it at the same time.
Related systems.
Clean, soft water at every tap in your home.
Free in-home water test. Financing available.