Service areas › Katy, TX
Harris & Fort Bend Counties
Water softening & filtration in Katy, TX
Katy runs some of the hardest water in the metro, typically 150 to 210 ppm, straight out of the Gulf Coast Aquifer with no surface water blending. One complete package, $3,495 installed, priced on the phone, and you pay after the work is done.
The number that matters
How hard is Katy water?
Those bands are the U.S. Geological Survey scale: anything over 120 ppm counts as hard, anything over 180 ppm as very hard. Katy sits across the hard and very hard bands.
- Hardness this high is the number one reason Katy homeowners call us. It is what scales the water heater, spots the glassware and leaves film on the shower door.
- Katy uses free chlorine rather than the chloramine Houston proper uses. Free chlorine dissipates faster and is easier to filter, so a standard carbon stage handles taste and odour well here.
- Because it is a groundwater system, disinfection byproducts tend to run lower than in surface-water areas like The Woodlands.
It changes by district
Hardness across Katy
Which utility serves your street decides what you need. These are the ranges we see.
| Water source | Hardness | Areas served |
|---|---|---|
| City of Katy | 150–180 ppm | Old Town Katy, downtown |
| Fort Bend County MUDs | 165–210 ppm | Cinco Ranch, Seven Meadows, Grand Lakes |
| Harris County MUDs | 160–195 ppm | Elyson, Cane Island, Bridgewater |
Not sure which district you are on? We will look up your utility’s published report and tell you exactly what you are dealing with, before anyone talks about price.
What we install in Katy
One package, one price, installed
Whole-home softener
Sized to Katy hardness and your household’s draw. Digital metered valve that recharges on real use, with parts any technician can source.
Whole-home carbon filtration
Katy is on free chlorine, so a standard carbon stage removes the taste and odour properly.
IntelliClear Pro600 RO
600 GPD tankless reverse osmosis at the kitchen sink, with the digital smart faucet included.
Neighbourhoods we serve
Where we install around Katy
ZIP codes: 77449 · 77450 · 77493 · 77494
Not on the list? If you are in the Katy area, we cover you. Call and we will confirm in one minute.
Katy questions
What homeowners here ask
How hard is the water in Katy?
Typically 150 to 210 ppm, which is hard to very hard. That is 8.8 to 12.3 grains per gallon. Your exact number depends on which district serves your address. Give us that on the phone and we will look up the published figure for you.
What size softener do I need in Katy?
It is a function of your hardness and how much water your household actually uses: people, bathrooms and habits. We size it from your water report and those answers, not from a chart. Undersizing is the most common mistake we are called out to fix.
What does it cost?
The complete package is $3,495 installed: softener, whole-home filtration, tankless reverse osmosis, licensed plumber installation, and the smart faucet. Same price across every area we serve. You pay after the install is finished.
How long does installation take in Katy?
Most installs are done in a single visit, usually two to three hours, including setup, programming and cleanup. We schedule Katy regularly, so it is rarely more than a few days out.
Do new-build homes here need treatment?
Yes. A new house does not get different water than the one next door. Many newer Katy subdivisions already have a softener loop roughed in, which makes the install faster and cheaper.
Do you work on well water around Katy?
Yes, and it is a different process. Wells need a laboratory analysis first because iron, sulphur and bacteria all change the design. We will not quote a well from a package price.