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Treatment for Chlorine, Taste, and Scale

Municipal water is treated for safety, but it often contains chlorine, chloramines, hardness minerals, and disinfection byproducts that affect taste, odor, and long-term plumbing performance. Commers designs city water treatment systems to improve water quality at the point of entry and point of use.

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Reduce Chlorine and Improve Taste

Chlorine and chloramines can cause strong odors, dry skin, faded laundry, and metallic or chemical taste. Hardness minerals can still create scale buildup in pipes, heaters, and appliances. Commers systems are engineered to address both aesthetic and performance issues common in city water.

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Targeted Filtration and Conditioning

Sized for Your Home and Usage

City water systems are selected based on chlorine levels (ppm), hardness (grains per gallon), flow rate, and household demand. This ensures proper contact time, high flow capacity, and long media life without pressure loss.

Left untreated, city water may:

Leave chlorine taste and odor at fixtures
Cause scale in water heaters and plumbing
Dry out skin and hair
Shorten appliance service life

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Why Choose Commers for City Water

Engineered for Long-Term Protection

Commers has designed and installed city water filtration and softening systems since 1947, combining carbon filtration, softening, and advanced control technology into properly sized, high-efficiency solutions.

What homeowners gain:

Cleaner, better-tasting water at every tap
Reduced scale and mineral buildup
Longer life for plumbing and appliances
Stable pressure with high-flow valve systems

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does city water still need filtration?

While municipal water is disinfected, it often contains chlorine, chloramines, and disinfection byproducts that affect taste, odor, skin comfort, and long-term plumbing condition.

What is the difference between chlorine and chloramine?

Chlorine dissipates quickly but causes taste and odor. Chloramine is more stable, lasts longer in pipes, and requires specialized carbon media for effective removal.

Can a softener be used on city water?

Yes. City water frequently contains hardness minerals that cause scale. A softener removes calcium and magnesium to protect plumbing and improve cleaning efficiency.

Will filtration reduce water pressure?

Properly sized point-of-entry systems with 1″ control valves are designed to maintain full household flow, even during simultaneous shower and appliance use.

Is whole-house filtration better than under-sink filters?

Whole-house systems treat all water entering the home, protecting plumbing, appliances, and bathing water, while under-sink systems focus only on drinking water quality.

How often do city water filters need service?

Carbon media and softening systems are typically serviced annually or based on gallon throughput. Metered regeneration and backwashing maximize media life and efficiency.

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Verify What’s Coming Into Your Home
Even within the same city, water chemistry can vary by neighborhood and season. Commers provides in-home testing for hardness, chlorine, chloramine, TDS, and pH to ensure the correct system design and media selection.