Including filter system and high-performance Lead filter.
Lead in household water usually comes from plumbing materials rather than the public source. When water sits in contact with older pipes, solder, or some brass fixtures, tiny amounts of lead can leach into the water you use every day. Because lead has no reliable taste or odor, it can be present even when water from your Century tap looks and smells normal. Most homeowners discover it through testing, a utility notice, or a home inspection.
Low or inconsistent lead levels are common and can vary by faucet, time of day, and how long water has remained in the lines. Hot water often dissolves more lead than cold, which is important for bathing and cooking in Century homes. While replacing lead-bearing plumbing parts helps, it can be difficult to locate and change every contributor at once. A whole-house treatment that reduces lead across the plumbing can give reliable protection while you address potential sources.
For whole-home lead reduction, a single-tank backwashing carbon filter combined with KDF media is one of the most effective residential options. Activated carbon alone is primarily for chlorine and odor control, while the KDF media uses a redox process that helps reduce dissolved lead as water moves through the tank. The backwashing function keeps the media bed cleaner by flushing out trapped particles, helping performance remain steady over time. When installed at the main line into your Century house, this system treats water at every tap instead of relying on a single sink filter.
A whole-house lead filter is sized to your home’s flow needs so showers, laundry, and outdoor use run without a big pressure drop. It also captures fine sediment that can carry lead particles and eases other water quality stresses on plumbing. Because lead risk often depends on what water contacts on its way to the faucet, treating water as it enters your Century home reduces exposure across daily activities. Mr. Pure Water can help determine the right configuration for your plumbing, water conditions, and goals for whole-home protection.