Whole-House Water Filtration System Installation in Indianapolis
Cleaner Water at Every
Faucet in Your Home
Plumbing Services We Handle Every Day
Water
Heaters
Tank and tankless repair, install, and flush service. Navien and Rinnai certified.
Water
Quality
Softeners, whole-house filtration, and reverse osmosis systems for Central Indiana’s hard water.
General Plumbing Repairs
Faucets, toilets, garbage disposals, fixture stops, main shut-offs, and everyday leaks — done right the first time.
Gas
Lines
Licensed gas line repair and installation for stoves, water heaters, dryers, and more.
Remodels
Bathroom & kitchen remodeling plumbing rough-ins, fixture upgrades & light remodels.
Sump
Pumps
Install, repair, and battery backup systems to keep basements and crawlspaces dry.
Commercial Plumbing
Licensed commercial work for small businesses and property managers across Marion and Johnson Counties.
Plumbing Inspections
Water
Heaters
Tank and tankless repair, install, and flush service. Navien and Rinnai certified.
Water
Quality
Softeners, whole-house filtration, and reverse osmosis systems for Central Indiana’s hard water.
General Plumbing Repairs
Faucets, toilets, garbage disposals, fixture stops, main shut-offs, and everyday leaks — done right the first time.
Gas
Lines
Licensed gas line repair and installation for stoves, water heaters, dryers, and more.
Remodels
Bathroom & kitchen remodeling plumbing rough-ins, fixture upgrades & light remodels.
Sump
Pumps
Install, repair, and battery backup systems to keep basements and crawlspaces dry.
Commercial Plumbing
Licensed commercial work for small businesses and property managers across Marion and Johnson Counties.
Plumbing Inspections
hOW CAN WE HELP?
What's in Your Indianapolis Water Beyond Hardness
Indianapolis draws its drinking water from surface water sources — primarily the White River and Fall Creek Reservoir. Surface water systems require chlorine treatment to kill bacteria and pathogens before the water reaches your home. That treatment is necessary and effective, but it also produces disinfection byproducts, including trihalomethanes. The EPA sets the maximum allowable level for total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) at 80 parts per billion. Indianapolis water has tested at 48 ppb — within legal limits, but high enough that many homeowners prefer an additional layer of filtration.
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A whole-house water filtration system addresses what your municipal treatment plant doesn’t fully remove. We install systems tailored to your home’s specific water quality — not a generic off-the-shelf filter. We test your water, identify what’s in it, and recommend the right combination of filtration to solve the actual problem.
Built on Workmanship, Not Hard Sells
Three Decades of Experience
Tank and tankless repair, install, and flush service. Navien and Rinnai certified.
Repair-First, Always
If a repair will solve the problem, we'll tell you — even when a replacement would pay us more.
Reasonable Upfront Pricing
Clear options for your budget, no pressure, and free second opinions on quoted projects.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Every repair and install is backed by a workmanship guarantee that matters when it counts.
Signs Your Home Could Benefit From Water Filtration
Water Tastes or Smells Like ChlorineÂ
If your tap water has a noticeable chlorine taste or swimming-pool smell, it means residual disinfectant from the treatment plant is making it all the way to your faucet. It’s not harmful at these levels, but it affects the taste of your drinking water, cooking, and coffee.Â
- What to do: A whole-house carbon filter removes chlorine taste and odor from every tap in your home.
Visible Particles or Cloudy WaterÂ
If you see tiny particles, sand, or sediment when you fill a glass — or if your water looks slightly hazy — there’s physical debris making it through your supply line. This can happen with older municipal infrastructure or after utility main breaks in the area.Â
- What to do: A sediment filter catches these particles before they reach your fixtures and appliances.
Water Has a Metallic, Musty, or Earthy TasteÂ
Dissolved metals, organic compounds, and algae byproducts can give water an off taste that chlorine treatment doesn’t eliminate. Surface water sources like the White River are more susceptible to these seasonal variations than groundwater.Â
- What to do: An activated carbon filter reduces dissolved organics and improves taste. If metals are present, we can test and recommend additional treatment.
You Want to Reduce Chemical ExposureÂ
Even when municipal water meets EPA standards, some homeowners prefer reducing their exposure to disinfection byproducts, trace chemicals, and other compounds that testing may detect at low levels. A filtration system gives you that extra layer of control over what comes out of your tap.
- What to do: We start with a water test so you know exactly what's in your water — then recommend filtration based on the results, not guesswork.
Orange, Brown, or Blue-Green Stains on FixturesÂ
Staining around drains, on porcelain, or inside toilet bowls usually points to dissolved iron (orange/brown) or copper (blue-green) in your water supply. These minerals aren’t removed by a water softener alone — they require targeted filtration.
- What to do: Call us for a water test. We'll identify the source and recommend the right filter type.
Filtration Systems We Install
Activated Carbon Filters
The most common whole-house filter. Carbon filtration removes chlorine, chloramines, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and disinfection byproducts like trihalomethanes. It also improves taste and eliminates chemical odors. We install whole-house carbon systems that treat every drop of water entering your home.
Sediment Filters
Sediment filters trap sand, silt, rust particles, and other physical debris before it reaches your plumbing. They're often installed as a pre-filter ahead of a carbon system to extend its life and protect downstream equipment from clogging.
UV Water Treatment Systems
Ultraviolet treatment uses UV light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms without adding chemicals to your water. It's an effective option for homes that want biological protection beyond what chlorine provides — especially useful for well water or compromised municipal lines.
Whole-House Chemical and Contaminant Reduction Filters
For homes that need broader contaminant reduction, we install multi-stage systems that combine carbon, sediment, and specialty media to address specific concerns identified during water testing. These systems are customized based on what's actually in your water.
What Whole-House Filtration Does for Your Home
Water That Tastes and Smells Better
Removing chlorine and dissolved organics makes a noticeable difference in how your water tastes. Drinking water, ice, coffee, and anything you cook with water all improve. Most homeowners notice the change on day one.
Filtered Water for Showers and Baths
Chlorine doesn't just affect your drinking water — it can dry out your skin and hair when you shower. A whole-house system means every faucet and showerhead delivers filtered water, not just the kitchen tap.
Protect Appliances and Fixtures
Sediment and dissolved chemicals wear on your water heater, dishwasher, washing machine, and plumbing fixtures over time. Filtering at the point of entry keeps that debris out of your entire system.
Complete Water Treatment When Paired With a Softener
A water softener handles hardness (calcium and magnesium). A filtration system handles chemicals, sediment, and taste. Together, they give you the most complete water treatment available for a residential system. Many of our Indianapolis customers install both.
What to Expect When We Install Your Filtration System
Every installation begins with a water test. We measure hardness, chlorine levels, dissolved solids, and screen for common contaminants. The test results tell us what’s actually in your water, so we can recommend the right system, not oversell you on filters you don’t need.
System Selection
Based on your test results, we'll recommend a single-stage or multi-stage system matched to your water quality and household size. If you already have a softener, we design the filtration to complement it, not duplicate what it's already doing.
Installation
We install the system at your main water line entry point so every faucet and appliance receives filtered water. Installation includes mounting, plumbing connections, a bypass valve, and system testing. We verify the flow rate and filter performance before we leave.
After Installation
We walk you through filter replacement schedules, how to read the system indicators, and when to call us for maintenance. Most carbon filters need replacement every 6 to 12 months, depending on usage and water quality. Financing is available through Wisetack with 0% interest for 12 months.
Related Services
Water Softener Installation
Filtration handles chemicals and sediment. A softener handles hardness. Pairing both gives your home complete water treatment from a single point of entry
Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water
Want the highest level of filtration at your kitchen tap? An RO system removes dissolved solids that whole-house filters don't catch.
Plumbing Inspections
Pair a water test with our whole-house plumbing inspection to get a full picture of your home's plumbing and water quality in one visit.
What Our Neighbors Are Saying
If you want to work with an honest plumber who will execute the job with excellence, then you need to come to Parkhurst Family Plumbing! We had a major water leak and they got us in contact with a company that would help us with the insurance process while working quickly to help resolve the plumbing issues. We have had him install our kitchen sink four years ago, install a dish washer, install some toilets, replace the outside water spigot after it was leaking, reinstall the garbage disposal, fix the burst pipe (which required getting in the slab) and also fix a bad installation of a pipe in our bathroom by the home builders 20 years ago. He does an outstanding job and will be honest through the process. He’s also come out after hours and all times of the day and NOT charged an arm and a leg. Thanks, Larry! I should have left a review a long time ago — he can do it all!
February 9, 2026
I contacted Larry around 11am because the installers for our new stove said we needed to have a licensed plumber come out and change our stoves gas line. Larry came out later the same day and had everything fixed and even helped install our new stove for us. I highly recommend reaching out to him if you find yourself in need with your plumbing because he really saved my sanity by being here so fast and helping us.
October 15, 2025
Save thousands and use Parkhurst. The big dogs in town will rob you blind!! Apples to Apples quote proves that. One of the few honest business left in Indianapolis. I will 100% use them in the future.
February 25, 2026
We had a new experience in our home last night. We used the master tub, only to come downstairs and find an absurd amount of water coming from around the air vent in the kitchen ceiling! I immediately called Larry, and he was able to come over bright and early this morning to check the problem. Larry quickly found the issue: come to find out, we had a crack in the overflow catch! Larry was able to get it fixed and did a great patch in the wall, too! We’ve never had a plumbing issue before this, but if we ever do again, we definitely know who to call!
January 4, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS WATER: WHAT'S ACTUALLY IN IT?
Indianapolis tap water runs 12 to 25 grains per gallon — anything above 7 is considered hard, according to Citizens Energy Group. That mineral load is why water heaters, fixtures, and appliances wear out early across the Southside.
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25
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Three systems, three different jobs.
Removes calcium and magnesium through ion exchange. Fixes scale, spots, and soap scum at every tap.
Whole-home · ion exchange
Carbon and sediment filtration reduces chlorine, Chemical Contaminants, and sediment throughout the home.
Whole-home · carbon + sediment
Point-of-use system under the kitchen sink. Purified
water for drinking and cooking down to the
molecular level.
Kitchen · drinking water
Water softener
Removes calcium and magnesium through ion exchange. Fixes scale, spots, and soap scum at every tap.
Whole-home · ion exchange
Whole-house filter
Carbon and sediment filtration reduces chlorine, Chemical Contaminants, and sediment throughout the home.
Whole-home · carbon + sediment
Reverse osmosis
Point-of-use system under the kitchen sink. Purified
water for drinking and cooking down to the
molecular level.
Kitchen · drinking water
Proudly Serving Indianapolis and the Southside
From our shop in Franklin Township, we cover the full south side of the city and into both Marion and Johnson Counties, about a thirty-mile radius across Central Indiana.
Cities We Serve
Not on the list? Call us — if you’re within our service radius, we’ll make it work.
Water Filtration Questions
Is whole-house water filtration worth it in Indianapolis?
For many homeowners, yes. Indianapolis water comes from surface water sources that are treated with chlorine, which produces disinfection byproducts. A whole-house filter reduces chlorine, improves taste, and gives you cleaner water at every tap, not just the kitchen sink.
What's the difference between filtration and a water softener?
A softener removes calcium and magnesium (hardness minerals). A filtration system removes chlorine, sediment, chemicals, and contaminants. They solve different problems. Many Indianapolis homes benefit from both a softener for hardness plus a filter for everything else.
How much does a whole-house filtration system cost?
How often do filters need to be replaced?
Most whole-house carbon filters last 6 to 12 months, depending on water usage and quality. Sediment pre-filters may need replacement more frequently. We’ll walk you through the schedule during installation and are available for maintenance visits when filters are due.
Do you offer water testing?
Yes. We test your water before recommending any system. Testing identifies what’s actually in your water — hardness, chlorine, dissolved solids, and potential contaminants — so we can recommend the right filtration for your specific situation instead of guessing.
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