Whole-Home Water Filtration Options in Asheville.

At Asheville Plumbing Company, we believe your home deserves water that tastes great and protects your family and plumbing system. We offer three proven filtration setups, designed to fit different needs and budgets.

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Option 1 - CTO Carbon Block ( Single Stage)

What it does: Removes chlorine, taste and odor - the #1 concern for city water.

Best for: Homes on municipal water that want better tasting, cleaner water without extra complexity.

Simple, effective, affordable

Two water filtration units installed on a wall with metal pipes, clear plastic filters, black housings, and white mounting brackets.

Option 2 - KDF + CTO (Dual Stage)

  1. KDF cartridge first - reduces heavy metals, chlorine,/chloramine, hydrogen sulfide, and inhibitits bacteria.

  2. CTO carbon block second - polishes water for final taste, odor and fine particulate removal.

What it does: Adds protection against metals and extends carbon filter life.

Best for: Families who want peace of mind and an upgrade from standard carbon filtration.

A three-stage water filtration system with blue filter cartridges, a black inlet tube, and a yellow filter cap.

Option 3 - Sediment + KDF + CTO) Triple Stage

  1. Sediement first - removes sand, rush and particulates.

  2. KDF cartridge second - reduces metals, chlorine, sulfur, and prevents bacteria growth.

  3. CTO carbon block third - final polish for clean taste and odor.

What it does: Full-spectrum protection, maximum filter life, best overall water quality.

Best for: Homes with older pipes, frequent hydrant flushing, or anyone wanting the best.

Call to get cleaner water for your home.

Fileter Types Explained

Sediment Filter

• Removes dirt, rust and sand and particulates.
• Protects downstream filters

CTO Carbon Block

• Dense block of carbon
• Removes chlorine, taste, odor fine particulates.
• Best all-around single filter for single water

GAC (Granular Activated Carbon)

Loose carbon granules
• Effective for chlorine, pesticides, VOCs, odors
• Best used as a middle stage in larger systems

KDF Media

•Natural copper-zinc alloy
•Removes heavy metals, chlorine and sulfur
•Inhibits bacteria and extends carbon life

UV Filter (optional add-on)

• Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses and microorganisms
• Best for well water or clients concerned about biological safety,

Professional-Grade Filter Housings

At Asheville Plumbing Company, we do not use poor quality plastic housings you find online. We only install professional-grade systems from Atlas Filtri, Pentair, CSI and other premium suppliers. Built to last and suppored by local supply houses.

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How to Change a Filter Cartridge.