Whole-Home Water Filtration in Kendall

What a whole-home system changes in a Kendall house

Kendall water leaves WASD's Alexander Orr, Jr. plant already treated, softened with lime and disinfected. A whole-home system does not replace that treatment. It works on what is left when the water arrives:

• Chloramine taste and smell at the kitchen tap, in the shower and in ice.
• Consistency during the weeks WASD temporarily switches to free chlorine, when the smell can get stronger.
• Every outlet at once, including bathrooms, laundry and the outdoor hose bib if it is plumbed after the system.

What it does not do: turn treated water into something it was not, or fix problems that start inside your home, like a smelly water heater. See the rotten-egg smell page for that one.

Why the type of media matters with chloramine

Chloramine is more stable than free chlorine, which is exactly why utilities use it. That same stability means a filter sized for chlorine may not keep up with chloramine. When you compare systems, ask whether the media is designed for chloramine and what flow rate it was sized for. Our guide on choosing a filter for chloramine covers the questions to ask, and the Kendall chloramine filter page goes deeper.

Where it goes in typical Kendall homes

Many Kendall single-family homes have the main line entering near the garage or along a side yard, which makes a whole-home install straightforward. A few things Jorge checks on the visit:

1. Where the main enters and whether there is room and a drain nearby.
2. Whether the irrigation line splits off before or after the install point. There is little reason to filter water going to the lawn.
3. Whether the sprinklers run on a separate private well. Common in parts of Kendall, and it means rust stains on the house are an irrigation issue, not a tap water one.
4. Townhome or condo rules, since shared plumbing can rule out a whole-home system.

Pairing with drinking water treatment

A whole-home system improves the water everywhere; an under-sink alkaline reverse osmosis system adds a dedicated drinking and cooking tap. Many Kendall families start with one and add the other later. If you are deciding between them, read whole-house filtration vs. reverse osmosis.

What to ask before you buy

• Is this system certified, and to which NSF/ANSI standard, for the specific claim being made? Check the exact model's listing.
• What does it treat, and what does it leave alone?
• What maintenance does it need, and how often?
• Does the quote include installation, permits if needed and the first service visit?

Jorge answers these in writing after the free test, with an itemized quote. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974.

Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist