Better Water at Every Tap
Whole-home filtration, water softening, and reverse osmosis - professionally selected and installed for Southwest Florida water.
Better water starts with your home.
Explore your options and get a personalized water treatment estimate.
Which Water Treatment System Does Your Home Need?
Filtration, softening, sediment removal, and reverse osmosis do different jobs. Here’s a simple guide to understanding your options.
HALO 5: Whole-House Water Filtration
For homeowners who want to reduce chlorine-related taste and odor throughout the home.
The HALO 5 treats water where it enters your house. Its filtration media help reduce chlorine, chloramines, and suspended particles, improving water for everyday uses such as showering, washing, and cooking.
What it brings to your home:
- Whole-house filtration rather than treatment at just one faucet.
- Reduction of chlorine-related taste and odor.
- Filtration without adding softener salt.
Important distinction: The HALO 5 is a filtration and conditioning system, not a traditional water softener. It does not remove hardness minerals in the same way as the HALO CK10.
HALO CK10: Water Softener
For homeowners dealing with hard-water scale, soap scum, and mineral buildup.
The HALO CK10 removes hardness minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium, through an ion-exchange process. This produces softened water for the home.
What it brings to your home:
- Less hardness-related scale on fixtures and inside water-using equipment.
- Reduced soap scum and easier cleaning.
- Better soap lather and the feel of softened water.
What to know: The CK10 uses salt or potassium and requires replenishment and periodic regeneration. It does not replace a whole-house filter or drinking-water RO system.
Whole-House Pre-Filter: Sediment Protection
For homes with sand, dirt, rust particles, or other suspended sediment in the incoming water.
A pre-filter captures particles before they reach downstream treatment equipment and household plumbing. Its performance depends on the filter cartridge selected for your water conditions.
What it brings to your home:
- Reduction of sediment carried into the house.
- An initial filtration stage ahead of other treatment equipment.
- Added protection for downstream filters and components.
What to know: The cartridge needs periodic replacement. A sediment pre-filter does not soften water or replace treatment for dissolved contaminants or microorganisms.
Watts Four-Stage Kwik-Change RO: Drinking Water at Your Kitchen Sink
For homeowners who want dedicated treatment for drinking and cooking water.
Installed under the kitchen sink, this reverse osmosis system combines sediment and carbon filtration with an RO membrane and a final carbon stage. It dispenses treated water through a separate drinking-water faucet.
What it brings to your home:
- A dedicated source of treated water for drinking and cooking.
- Reduction of total dissolved solids and certain contaminants, according to the system’s specifications.
- Convenient Kwik-Change replacement filters.
What to know: RO treats water at the connected drinking-water faucet, rather than throughout the whole house. Filters and the membrane require periodic replacement, and the system sends some water to the drain during treatment.
Why Combine Systems?
Each system has a different purpose.
What each system does
- HALO 5: Whole-house filtration.
- HALO CK10: Hardness removal.
- Pre-filter: Sediment reduction before other equipment.
- Watts RO: Additional treatment for drinking and cooking water at the kitchen sink.
The HALO 5 and CK10 bundle combines filtration with softening. A pre-filter or under-sink RO system can be added when appropriate for your water and household needs.
Find My Water Treatment OptionsA Note for Well-Water Homes
Well-water treatment should be selected based on testing, not appearance or taste alone.
Our HALO 5, CK10, and pre-filter package is a preliminary option. Before installation, we must test the water and submit the current analysis to HALO for review and recommendation. Depending on the results, additional or different treatment may be required, which can change the final price.
These systems should not be presented as a complete disinfection solution for unsafe well water.
Water Filtration & Softening, done by us
Oskar finishing a HALO 5 whole-home water softener install 
HALO 5 filtration and softener installed on the main line 
Whole-home filtration system on the exterior wall 
Reverse osmosis drinking-water system under the kitchen sink 
HALO SuperSoft softener installed on the exterior main line, brine tank alongside
Common Southwest Florida water problems
What Is Your Water Telling You?
Hard, heavily chlorinated water is the norm here. It shows up in your fixtures, your appliances, and your skin.
Chlorine Taste & Odor
Unpleasant taste or chemical smell in the water.
Hard-Water Scale
Mineral buildup on faucets, showerheads, appliances, and plumbing fixtures.
Dry Skin & Hair
Hard and chlorinated water can leave skin and hair feeling dry.
Spots on Fixtures
White spots and stains on faucets, glass, dishes, and shower doors.
Rust & Sediment
Discoloration, sediment, or visible particles in the water.
Too Much Bottled Water
Improve the water at home and reduce dependence on bottled water.
Water treatment options
Whole-Home and Drinking-Water Systems
Four ways to fix Southwest Florida water. The free water test tells us which one your house needs.
HALO 5
Whole-home filtration & conditioning
- Reduces chlorine and chloramine
- Improves water taste and odor
- Helps control scale buildup
- No salt or brine tank required
- Low-maintenance whole-home treatment
The HALO 5 conditions hardness minerals to help reduce scale. It does not remove calcium and magnesium from the water, so it is not a true softener.
HALO 5 + CK10
Whole-home filtration & true soft water
- Reduces chlorine, chloramine, taste, and odor
- Removes hardness minerals through ion exchange
- Helps reduce hard-water spots and scale
- Improves soap performance
- Provides a true soft-water feel
- Requires salt in the brine tank
The premium option for homeowners who want filtered and genuinely softened water.
Reverse Osmosis
Purified drinking water at the kitchen sink
- Installed underneath the kitchen sink
- Improves drinking-water taste
- Reduces dissolved contaminants
- Uses a dedicated drinking-water faucet
- Helps reduce bottled-water use
Well-Water Treatment
Custom treatment based on water testing
- Sediment filtration
- Iron and sulfur treatment
- Water softening
- UV disinfection when appropriate
- Treatment selected according to the actual water-test results
Well-water systems are selected after testing the water. There is no one standard system for every well.
System comparison
How the Systems Compare
Scale conditioning keeps minerals from sticking to your fixtures. True softening removes them from the water. Here is what each system does.
HALO 5
- Chlorine reduction: Yes
- Scale control: Yes
- True soft water: No
- Salt required: No
HALO 5 + CK10
- Chlorine reduction: Yes
- Scale control: Yes
- True soft water: Yes
- Salt required: Yes
Under-Sink RO
- Chlorine reduction: Drinking water only
- Scale control: No
- True soft water: No
- Salt required: No
Well-Water System
- Chlorine reduction: Depends on system
- Scale control: Depends on system
- True soft water: Optional
- Salt required: Depends on system
How the process works
Test First. Then Install.
Four steps, and you know the price before anyone starts working.
We Test Your Water
We identify the actual water-quality problems at your home.
We Explain the Options
We explain the difference between filtration, conditioning, true softening, and drinking-water purification.
You Receive an Upfront Price
The system, materials, and professional installation are included in one clear proposal.
We Install and Test the System
The equipment is professionally installed, flushed, and tested before we leave.
Why Aqua Vita
Why Choose Aqua Vita Plumbing?
Owner-operated, serving Cape Coral and all of Southwest Florida.
German-trained Master Plumber
Oskar earned his Master Plumber qualification in Germany before licensing in Florida.
Florida Licensed Plumbing Contractor
State certified, CFC1433094, and insured.
Owner-operated and local
The owner is on the job, and the company is based in Cape Coral.
Professional, code-compliant installation
Installed to code on your main line, flushed, and tested before we leave.
Upfront pricing before work begins
One clear proposal for the system, the materials, and the installation.
Real water testing at your home
We test what is in your water at your address and recommend from the results.
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What our customers say
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Water Filtration and Softener Questions, Answered
How much does a whole-house water filtration system cost in Cape Coral?
The cost depends on the equipment selected, your water conditions, and the installation requirements. Installing a system directly at the existing water connection is different from routing new lines into a garage or another location.
Use our Water Treatment Pricing Builder to explore filtration, softening, and drinking-water options and get a personalized estimate. Final suitability, scope, and pricing are confirmed before installation.
What is the difference between a water filter and a water softener?
A water filter reduces specific substances depending on its design and filtration media. For example, carbon filtration can help reduce chlorine-related taste and odor.
A water softener removes hardness minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium, to reduce hardness-related scale and soap scum. A filter and a softener do different jobs; one does not automatically replace the other.
Do I need both a whole-house filter and a water softener?
You may benefit from both if you want to address filtration concerns and hard water.
Our HALO 5 and CK10 combination pairs whole-house filtration with hardness removal. We assess your water and priorities before recommending whether you need one system, both, or a different solution.
Does the HALO 5 soften water?
The HALO 5 is a whole-house filtration and conditioning system. It does not remove hardness minerals through ion exchange the way a traditional softener does.
If removing calcium and magnesium is your goal, the HALO CK10 provides dedicated water softening. We can combine it with the HALO 5 when appropriate.
What causes white buildup on faucets and shower doors?
White deposits are often associated with minerals left behind when water dries. Hardness minerals can also contribute to scale and soap scum.
A water test helps establish whether hardness is the issue. A softener can reduce hardness-related buildup, but it does not guarantee completely spot-free surfaces because other dissolved substances may remain.
Will a whole-house filter improve the taste and smell of my water?
It can, when the system is designed to address the cause. Carbon filtration, such as that used in the HALO 5, can help reduce chlorine-related taste and odor.
Other smells may require a different approach. For example, a rotten-egg odor should be investigated rather than assuming a standard carbon filter will resolve it.
What does a whole-house pre-filter do?
A sediment pre-filter captures particles such as sand, dirt, and rust before they reach downstream treatment equipment and household plumbing.
The cartridge selected determines which particle sizes it captures. A pre-filter does not soften water or provide complete treatment for dissolved contaminants or microorganisms.
Do I still need reverse osmosis if I have a whole-house filter?
It depends on your drinking-water goals. A whole-house filter treats water entering the home, while an under-sink reverse osmosis system provides additional treatment at a dedicated drinking-water faucet.
RO can reduce dissolved solids and certain contaminants that a whole-house carbon filter is not designed to address. You do not automatically need both; we help you compare the options.
Does an under-sink RO system treat the whole house?
No. The Watts under-sink RO system treats water supplied to its connected drinking-water faucet.
It is intended for drinking and cooking water at that location. Whole-house filtration and softening serve different purposes throughout the home.
Does a water softener add salt to my water?
A salt-based softener uses ion exchange to replace hardness minerals with sodium. Salt in the brine tank is used during regeneration to restore the softening resin.
The amount of sodium added depends on the incoming hardness and system operation. If sodium is a concern, we can discuss appropriate drinking-water treatment options.
What maintenance do these systems need?
Maintenance depends on the equipment and water conditions.
The CK10 needs salt or potassium replenishment and periodic checks. A sediment pre-filter needs cartridge replacement. The Watts RO system requires filter and membrane replacement according to its maintenance instructions.
The HALO 5 uses automatic backwashing, but its operation and installation requirements still need to be followed. We explain the maintenance responsibilities for the equipment you choose.
How often should water filters be replaced?
There is no single replacement schedule for every filter. The correct interval depends on the cartridge or membrane, water quality, usage, and manufacturer instructions.
Heavy sediment can shorten a cartridge’s service interval. Reduced flow or changed taste may indicate a problem, but you should not rely on those signs alone to decide when maintenance is due.
Will a filtration system reduce my water pressure?
Any treatment system introduces some resistance to flow. Correct sizing helps maintain usable flow when fixtures operate together.
An undersized system or clogged cartridge can cause a noticeable reduction. We consider your household’s demand, incoming pressure, and pipe connections when planning the installation.
Can you install a filtration system or softener in my garage?
Yes, subject to the layout and available connections. Garage installation may require additional pipe routing and a separate installation quote.
Our standard installation price covers installation at the existing house water connection. Longer pipe runs may add to the price, and electrical wiring or upgrades are not included.
What system do I need for well water?
Well-water treatment must be selected based on testing. Clear water or acceptable taste does not establish that the water is safe or that a particular system is suitable.
Our HALO 5, CK10, and pre-filter package is a preliminary option. Before installation, we test the water and provide the current analysis to HALO for review and recommendation. Results may require additional or different equipment and change the final price.
Will the well-water package remove bacteria, iron, or sulfur?
The package should not be assumed to solve all of these problems. Bacteria, iron, and sulfur-related odors may require dedicated treatment, depending on the test results and water conditions.
A standard sediment filter, carbon filter, and softener are not a complete disinfection solution. We confirm the required treatment before recommending the final system.
Can a water filter remove every contaminant?
No single system removes everything. Performance depends on the equipment, the substance being treated, operating conditions, and proper maintenance.
We match equipment to your water concerns and use the manufacturer’s specifications and relevant testing or certification information rather than promising universal removal.
Do you offer financing for water filtration and softener installation?
Yes. Financing through Synchrony is available to qualified applicants.
The builder shows an estimated monthly payment where applicable. Use the financing eligibility link provided with your estimate to explore your options. Financing is subject to credit approval and the lender’s terms.
Want to know what your water actually needs?
We test your water, look at your home, and recommend the right setup. Free in-home water test, upfront price, financing available.
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