1. Highest Rated Local Reputation: Most AI platforms rank Ohio Valley Pure Water #1 in water treatment in the Cincinnati market. Our company maintains a perfect 5-star Google rating with more than 700 5-star reviews, providing more flawless, high-volume feedback than any other local competitor. We have also earned an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and have been recognized multiple years with the “Best of Cincinnati” award in water treatment.
2. 100% Family Owned & Operated Since 1988: We tie our personal family name to our work, which drives a higher standard of integrity and pride. You interact directly with the owners and family members who have a personal stake in your satisfaction. Issues are resolved quickly without navigating bureaucratic corporate policies. Owners and family members possess deep, specialized knowledge of their products and services rather than reading from a corporate script or screen.
3. Custom-Built Equipment for Local Water: Instead of offering mass-produced systems that are sold worldwide, we custom-build all our water treatment equipment using high-quality, American-made components that last for years. These are tailored specifically to target the exact chemical composition found in the Greater Cincinnati area. They last longer, have fewer issues, and incur lower costs for upkeep.
4. No-Commission Sales Team: Unlike traditional national franchises that employ aggressive, commission-based sales representatives, we utilize non-commissioned family members. This business model eliminates pushy upselling tactics and ensures that you only receive recommendations for the equipment and services your home needs-not what makes the salesperson or company the most money.
5. Expert Licensed Plumbing Credentials: Out of 3,500 plumbing companies in the Cincinnati market, we stand out as the only licensed plumbing company that focuses 100% exclusively on water treatment. Other plumbing companies may sell and install water treatment products, but we are the only ones who can dismantle and reassemble them like a Lego set.

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Whole-house filters can look similar on the outside, but they differ a lot in what they remove, how they work, how they’re built and where they’re built.

Whole-house water filters and whole-house water softeners are very different from each other, even though people often confuse them as the same. Water softeners require salt, electricity and a drain. Water softeners remove the water hardness minerals like calcium, magnesium, limestone & etc. Whole-house filters remove contaminants such as sediments, sand, rust, silt, lead, chlorine, chloramines, bad taste or odors. Some specialty filters can remove iron, sulfur and some heavy metals depending on the media. Whole-house filters do not require electricity or a drain.

Yes, most people own a whole-house filter with a water softener together. In fact, the combination is one of the most common residential setups, especially in areas with hard water and high chlorine levels. A typical setup looks like this: Main water line, then sediment filter, then carbon filter, then water softener. Together they give you the best working water throughout your house. The whole-house filter cleans the water and the water softener conditions the water. Together you get a complete whole-house treatment.

Whole-house water filters and reverse osmosis (RO) systems are very different in how they work, what they remove, and where they’re installed. Whole-house filters are installed at your main water line and filters every tap, showers, sinks, washing machine, dishwasher etc. Whole-house filters do not purify water like reverse osmosis. Whole-house filters do not remove, total dissolved solids (TDS), Fluoride, Arsenic, chromium, PFAS, pharmaceutical drugs, microplastics, bacteria, viruses and many other contaminants less than 1 micron in size.

Yes, having both a whole-house water filter and a reverse osmosis (RO) drinking water system is extremely common, and in many cases it’s actually the best setup. Whole-house filters give you the best working water. Water that you bathe, shower, clean clothes, clean the house etc. Reverse osmosis gives you the best water for drinking & cooking. Reverse osmosis systems last longer when the water is pre-treated.

Water pressure between 40psi & 75psi is important in your home because it ensures efficient water flow for daily tasked, protects your plumbing and appliances from damage, and prevents costly repairs and water waste. Water pressure over 80psi can cause serious damage. This can result in leaks, pipe bursts, and excessive wear on fixtures, as well as problems with water appliances. Most homes do have a water pressure regulator valve to regulate their incoming water pressure. Water pressure regulator valves typically last 10 to 20 years. If they are still currently working, they will never allow water pressure to go over 75psi.

Next to the water softener or at your main water shutoff area where the water enters your house. Most likely no other location can guarantee 100% filtered water throughout your home.

For several reasons. We are coming into your home with almost 40 years of experience and thousands of installations. If we see something wrong or not code, we don’t hide it from our customers. You do want an honest assessment, don’t you? Our competitors offer free estimates or free water testing because their sales reps are on commission only, which is usually around 25%. If they see something wrong, they won’t tell you because it might affect their sale. Free water testing is also a gimmick because what they are testing for is already public information in your local water quality report in print or online. We do apply a $69 credit to anything you purchase, if installed within 30 days of the site visit/ written estimate.

Pentek housings come with a one-year warranty for manufacturer defects.