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2-Million-Gallon Lifetime Warranty Good Choice! Puronics Defender
Ideal for: Iron, dry skin, brittle frizzy hair, scale buildup, lead, odor, taste, and disinfection by products.

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Most Technologically Advanced System Better Choice! Wolf Package Conditioner
Ideal for: Iron,dry skin, brittle frizzy hair, scale buildup, lead, odor, taste, disinfection byproducts and emerging contaminants.

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Experience the Pinnacle of Water The Best Choice Reionator Pro Ultra
Ideal for: Iron, dry skin, brittle frizzy hair, scale buildup, lead, odor, taste, disinfection byproducts, emerging contaminants, Pfos/Pfas, pharmaceuticals, mercury, arsenic, and nitrates.

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Sierra Spring VII Specifically Designed & Engineered for Reno/ Sparks Tap Water by Pure Water Systems
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The One Cartridge Filter Tank High Capacity, Affordable Chlorine and Sediment Filtration
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Pure Water Commander 2000 Highly Efficient - Pays for Itself
Ideal for: Scale buildup, protects shower doors & faucets, hair & skin dryness, extend water heater life, and keep clothes soft & new.

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Water Filtration Systems for Reno City Water

Northern Nevada’s City Water Team Since 1993

Reno’s tap water meets every EPA and NDEP legal standard and still carries contaminants that exceed the Environmental Working Group’s health guidelines. That gap between “legally compliant” and “meets your family’s health standards” is exactly what a water filtration system built for city water is designed to address. At Pure Water Systems of Nevada, we’ve been diagnosing and treating Northern Nevada city water since 1993. Our team is local, family-owned, licensed, and insured, with more than 15,000 completed installations and a 4.9-star rating across over 1,500 Google reviews backing every recommendation we make.

We start every project with a free in-home water test performed by a licensed professional, so you know exactly what’s in your supply before we suggest a system. No guesswork, no one-size-fits-all pitches.

Ready to find out what’s in your Reno city water? Call (775) 261-8565 to schedule your free water test with no obligation.

City Water Softener Solutions for Northern Nevada

Northern Nevada city water is hard, and the effects show up throughout your home. Our city water softener systems are designed specifically for high-desert water conditions, and the difference is noticeable.

Treated city water can mean:

Showers and fixtures stay cleaner with less visible scale
Laundry can come out brighter
Soap can lather more easily
Hair and skin can feel softer
Cleaning can take less effort with less mineral buildup
Addressing hard water may help support tankless water heater warranty requirements (hard water is a documented cause of voided on-demand heater warranties)

We have two showroom locations, in Reno and Dayton, where you can see and compare systems in person before making any decision.

Salt-Free Conditioners & Chlorine Systems

We carry salt-free conditioner and chlorine systems designed specifically for Northern Nevada tap water. These systems reduce contaminants while keeping beneficial minerals in the water, produce no slippery feel, require no added chemicals, and help control scale and corrosion. That makes them a natural fit for households that want chlorine and sediment reduction without the salt regeneration cycle of a traditional softener. Every system we carry uses American-made products backed by a lifetime warranty.

City Water Filtration Systems for Reno Homes

Sierra Spring VII

Designed and engineered specifically for Reno city water, the Sierra Spring VII is our most tailored whole-house solution for local conditions.

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The One Cartridge Filter Tank

High-capacity, affordable chlorine and sediment filtration for households looking for a straightforward point-of-entry solution.

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Big Blue

A direct solution for chlorine, sediment, odors, and more. The Big Blue is a simple and dependable option for Reno city water households.

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Contaminants in Reno City Water Exceed EWG Health Guidelines

The EWG’s health guidelines aren’t legal thresholds. They reflect what independent researchers believe lower long-term exposure should look like, and they’re stricter than EPA legal limits, which in many cases haven’t been comprehensively updated in decades. Reno’s 2024 monitoring data found arsenic averaging 6.8 PPB with a maximum reading of 13.9 PPB, above the EWG health guideline of 0.004 PPB. PFAS compounds were also detected at low levels in 2024 monitoring. The full list of contaminants EWG flags above its health guidelines includes:

Arsenic
Chloroform
Total Trihalomethanes
Haloacetic Acids HAA5 & HAA9
Hexavalent Chromium
Uranium
Nitrate & Nitrite
Bromochloroacetic Acid
Bromodichloromethane
Dibromoacetic Acid
Dibromochloromethane
Dichloroacetic Acid
Tetrachloroethylene
Trichloroacetic Acid

Reno Water Quality Report

Reno tap water may meet legal requirements, but legal federal requirements are not always as high as the personal standards you have for your family. Reno water contaminants like chlorine disinfection byproducts, arsenic, and hardness present concerns for your body and your home. Investing in a quality water filtration…

Does Reno, Nevada Have Hard Water?

Water hardness in Northern Nevada is high, making it necessary for many homeowners to invest in water softeners. Reno, Nevada’s city water can have hard water due to its water supply sources. As groundwater flows through rocks and soil, it collects mineral deposits that remain in the water through the water treatment process. These minerals…

How Hard Water Ruins On-Demand Water Heaters

85% of US water is hard water, so you’re likely living in a neighborhood that receives hard water. Though you can drink this water, the excess of minerals can make it taste and smell unpleasant. Your body may also receive more minerals than it should. Plus, several other issues can…

PFOS/PFAS in Water: All You Need to Know

Over the years, experts have discovered several chemicals and elements in drinking water that are not healthy for humans. Unfortunately, the majority of these substances are man-made, and they include PFAS or PFOS. As researchers study the effects of these substances, their results show that PFAS may pose concerns for humans. In the long term, they…

Schedule Your Free Reno Water Test

Every home in Reno draws from the same publicly treated supply, but what arrives at your tap depends on your pipes, your neighborhood, and where your water originates in TMWA’s dual-source system. A free in-home water test by one of our licensed professionals gives you a home-specific picture, not just a citywide average. From there, we match you with a water filtration system sized and configured for your household’s actual conditions.

We serve Reno and communities throughout Washoe County and Lyon County. Call (775) 261-8565 or complete our online contact form to book your free water test with no obligation.

What Reno Homeowners Should Know About City Water Filtration

Most people on city water don’t think much about what’s in it. But drinking, bathing in, and breathing water treated with chlorine, and carrying contaminants that persist through that treatment, presents considerations worth understanding. At Pure Water Systems of Nevada, we offer water filter options designed specifically to address the contaminants common in Northern Nevada city water. Contact our team to learn how our water filtration systems can help.

Understanding Reno’s City Water Supply

Reno’s publicly treated water is managed by the Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA), which serves more than 475,000 residents across the Truckee Meadows area under oversight from Reno, Washoe County, and surrounding jurisdictions. TMWA draws from two primary sources: the Truckee River, a surface water source tied to seasonal snowmelt cycles, and more than 90 groundwater wells that supplement supply as conditions shift. The balance between these sources changes throughout the year, which means the mineral content and organic load of the water reaching your tap isn’t constant.

The treatment process uses chlorine to disinfect the supply before it reaches homes. Chlorine controls bacteria and pathogens effectively, but it also produces byproducts during treatment. Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids, formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in the water, are among the contaminants the EWG flags above its health guidelines in Reno’s supply. Spring snowmelt can increase sediment and organic load in surface water, intensifying this effect seasonally.

How to Choose the Right Water Filtration System for Your Reno Home

Choosing the right water filtration system involves more than picking a product off a shelf. Pure Water Systems of Nevada is Water Quality Association-certified, which means our team holds independent validation for interpreting water test results and recommending appropriate treatment. With more than 15,000 installations completed across Northern Nevada, we bring neighborhood-level knowledge built through local experience.

1. Analyze Your Water Supply for Contaminants

TMWA publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report with prior-year contaminant data and compliance status, a useful starting point, but one that reflects citywide averages. Pipe age, distance from the treatment facility, and local source variation all affect what arrives at your tap specifically. A free in-home water test by one of our licensed professionals provides a home-specific analysis that accounts for those variables before any system recommendation is made.

2. Assess Flow Rate Requirements

A whole-house water filtration system treats water at the point of entry, meaning it must handle your household’s full flow demand without causing pressure loss. Checking the flow rate across your faucets before selecting a system helps confirm the unit is sized correctly for your home’s actual usage pattern.

3. Define Where and How You Need Filtered Water

Whole-house systems treat every water outlet in the home. Point-of-use systems treat water at a single tap, typically under the kitchen sink or at a dedicated drinking faucet. The right combination depends on which contaminants need addressing and whether the concern is household-wide, scale, chlorine, sediment, or drinking-water-specific, such as arsenic, nitrates, or disinfection byproducts.

City Water Filtration Challenges Specific to Northern Nevada

Northern Nevada’s dual-source supply creates water quality variability that single-source systems don’t face. When snowmelt volumes are high in spring, TMWA draws more heavily from the Truckee River, which carries higher sediment and organic content than groundwater. When river flow drops in late summer, the balance shifts toward wells. Each source carries different baseline mineral and organic content, and Reno households notice that shift, most often as changes in tap water taste or odor.

Chlorine controls bacteria effectively, but residents who notice taste or odor changes after heavy snowmelt are often experiencing the seasonal increase in disinfection byproduct formation that comes with higher organic load in surface water. A properly configured city water filtration system can address both the contaminants introduced by the treatment process and those that persist through it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the health risks associated with drinking city water in Northern Nevada?

Reno city water meets all EPA legal standards, but the EWG flags 16 contaminants that exceed its independent health guidelines. In 2024 monitoring, arsenic averaged 6.8 PPB with a maximum of 13.9 PPB, above the EWG health guideline of 0.004 PPB. Chloroform, total trihalomethanes, and haloacetic acids were also flagged, along with low-level PFAS detections. Long-term exposure to contaminants above health guidelines is associated with increased health concerns. Legal compliance and personal health safety aren’t the same threshold, which is why independent guidelines exist alongside federal limits.

How can I determine the quality of my city water supply?

TMWA publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report covering the prior year’s contaminant data and compliance status. That document gives you a citywide baseline. For a home-specific picture that accounts for your pipe age, distance from the treatment facility, and local source variation, an in-home water test by a certified professional is the most actionable option. Pure Water Systems of Nevada offers free in-home water testing with no obligation, performed by a licensed, Water Quality Association-certified professional who can walk you through the results and recommend a filtration system matched to your actual supply.

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