Household Water Filter Guide for Safe, Maintenance-Free Drinking Water

Freedom Water Systems delivers whole-home water filtration with up to 20-year warranties and zero maintenance, providing pure, great-tasting water for every tap.

If you’ve ever filled a glass from the tap and wondered what’s really in it, you’re not alone. Even the clearest water can carry more than meets the eye. Chlorine, fluoride, sediment, and trace metals are often invisible but present. Traditional systems rely on replaceable filters or salt-based softeners that need frequent upkeep, but Freedom Water Systems takes a different approach. Our household water filters are engineered for long-term, maintenance-free performance with no salt, no filters to change, and no maintenance of any kind - just clean, safe, great-tasting water for your entire home.

Understanding water contaminants

Most city water is disinfected to kill bacteria and viruses, but it often arrives with chemical leftovers like chlorine or chloramines. Depending on where you live, your tap water may also contain lead, fluoride, or micro-sediment. Homes on well water face their own issues, such as iron, sulfur, or hardness minerals that stain and shorten appliance life. These are common problems, but they don’t require constant filter replacements to solve.

Traditional filters simply trap contaminants until their cartridges clog. Freedom Water Systems refines and conditions water continuously through advanced whole house water filtration, using proprietary salt-free media that neutralizes contaminants and prevents scale before it starts. The result is healthy, great-tasting water at every tap with no maintenance cycles or salt bags to manage.

Traditional filters vs. Freedom Water Systems

If you’ve owned a standard filter, you know the drill: track replacement dates, swap cartridges, add salt, and call for service. It’s messy, costly, and easy to forget. Those hidden chores are exactly why many conventional systems underperform over time.

Freedom Water Systems removes the hassle entirely. Our home filter systems are salt-free, self-renewing, and professionally installed for hands-off operation. No filter changes, no salt to be added, and no recurring costs. Just continuous, clean water that protects your family, plumbing, and appliances year after year.

Features that make a difference

A quality household water filter should do more than make your water taste better. It should simplify your life and provide consistent protection. Here’s how our systems stand apart from conventional filters:

• No filter or cartridge changes: Our systems operate without disposable filters or messy refills, saving time and money.
• Salt-free operation: Condition water naturally without salt, brine, or detrimental environmental discharge.
• Eco-friendly design:  Chemical-free and sustainable for tong-term use.
• Comprehensive protection: Remove chlorine, chloramines, PFAS, fluoride, pharmaceuticals, and more while preventing scale buildup.
• Industry-leading warranties: Our systems are built to last and backed by up to a 20-year warranty depending on the model.

Freedom Water Systems offers several options, each tailored to your home’s specific needs:

• Platinum Series: Our premium, six-stage salt-free system made in the USA. It removes hundreds of contaminants and includes a 20-year bumper-to-bumper warranty.
• ECO-X: Designed for easy installation and efficient operation, providing great-tasting water throughout the home with a 10-year warranty.
• NEW! The Guardian System: Removes fluoride, PFAS, heavy metals, and hundreds of other toxins—all maintenance-free and electricity-free.

What are “Forever Chemicals” (PFAS)?

One of today’s biggest water concerns is the growing presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called “forever chemicals.” Used since the 1940s in nonstick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and firefighting foams, these compounds are nearly indestructible in the environment. They build up over time in soil, water, and even the human body.

According to the EPA, PFAS exposure has been linked to serious health effects including certain cancers, immune disorders, hormonal imbalance, reproductive issues, and reduced vaccine response. Because they don’t break down naturally, PFAS can be found in both municipal and bottled water supplies across the country. Learn more about the latest findings in our article PFAS in Drinking Water: What New EPA Data Reveal About Forever Chemicals.

The good news: Freedom Water Systems is designed to address these “forever chemicals.” Our whole-house water filtration systems use advanced catalytic media and multi-stage purification technology that reduce PFAS, chlorine, chloramines, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, and more without salt, filters, or maintenance. You can also read about advanced treatment solutions in Tackling PFAS in Drinking Water: Advanced Treatment Technologies.

“The best way to remove PFAS and PFOAs from your drinking water is with a Freedom whole-house water conditioner. It delivers peace of mind knowing your family’s water is clean, safe, and free of harmful chemicals.”
- Michael Kaplan, CEO, Freedom Water Systems

Installation and maintenance: one-time setup, years of protection

Typical filters need constant attention such as new cartridges, salt refills, or service calls. Freedom Water Systems are different. Each system is professionally installed and ready to perform without upkeep. There are no filters to change, no salt to add, and no buttons to press. Just turn on your faucet and enjoy water that’s naturally clean, safe, and refreshing.

From under-sink drinking water systems to full whole-home water filtration, every Freedom Water product is engineered for effortless ownership and backed by real warranties, not endless maintenance schedules.

Why homeowners are making the switch

Families choose Freedom Water Systems because they’re done with the endless cycle of replacing filters and lugging salt bags. Our technology provides complete water refinement with zero maintenance, protecting plumbing systems, improving taste, and extending appliance life. It’s a long-term solution that delivers daily benefits such as cleaner showers, better laundry, fresher cooking water, and confidence in every glass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Freedom Water Systems require filter changes?

No. We offer systems that are completely maintenance-free. There are no cartridges, salt tanks, or scheduled replacements to manage.

How long do Freedom Water Systems last?

Our filtration systems are engineered for decades of performance, backed by warranties ranging from 10 to 20 years depending on the model.

Can I replace my softener or RO unit with a Freedom Water System?

Yes. Our salt-free conditioning and filtration technology replaces both softeners and standard filters, providing comprehensive water refinement for the entire home.

Is it environmentally friendly?

Absolutely. Freedom Water offers systems that require no salt, chemicals, or electricity, reducing waste and eliminating harmful discharge into the environment. 

What contaminants do your systems remove?

Our systems target chlorine, chloramines, PFAS “forever chemicals,” fluoride, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, VOCs, and more, leaving only clean, balanced water behind.

Do Freedom Water Systems remove PFAS (“forever chemicals”)?

Yes. Our advanced whole-house water filtration systems are engineered to reduce PFAS and PFOAs, often called “forever chemicals,” along with chlorine, heavy metals, and other contaminants.

Related Reading on PFAS and Water Safety

• How to Remove PFAS from Water
• PFAS in Drinking Water and Its Health Risks
• Nine New PFAS on the EPA Watchlist: Protect Your Home

Sources: U.S. EPA Water Quality Standards, Environmental Working Group (EWG), Freedom Water Systems Technical Library.