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​Spencer’s Soft Water Pro-Series Reverse Osmosis Systems

11/17/2025

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​Spencer’s Soft Water Pro-Series Reverse Osmosis Systems
Clean, Safe, Great-Tasting Water — Straight from Your Tap. At Spencer’s Soft Water, we understand that every home deserves clean, safe, and delicious drinking water. For over 30 years, we’ve helped families in South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart, Edwardsburg, and surrounding areas enjoy the benefits of high-quality water without the hassle of single-use bottles.
Our Pro-Series 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems are designed to remove harmful contaminants, improve taste, and give you peace of mind that your water is safe for your family — including infants, children, and anyone sensitive to impurities.

Why Choose a Pro-Series 5-Stage RO System? The 5-stage Pro-Series RO system installed by Spencer’s Soft Water includes:
  1. Sediment Filter: Captures dirt, rust, and sediment
  2. Carbon Pre-Filter: Reduces chlorine, odors, and VOCs
  3. Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Filter: Polishes water before RO membrane
  4. RO Membrane: Removes up to 99% of dissolved solids (TDS), PFAS, nitrates, lead, and more
  5. Polishing Carbon / Post Filter: Ensures crisp, clean, great-tasting water
Optional Upgrades:
  • UV Sterilization: Recommended for well water, older plumbing, or bacteria concerns
  • Booster Pump: Ideal for low PSI homes or long basement-to-kitchen runs
  • Remineralization / Mineral Cartridge: Enhances taste, pH, and coffee/tea flavor
Our systems produce 50 gallons of purified water per day, enough to supply drinking water, cooking needs, ice makers, and beverage stations.

Why We Install RO Systems in the Basement. Many companies place RO systems under the kitchen sink. At Spencer’s Soft Water, we prefer basement installations for several reasons:
  • Prevent water damage: No accidental spills or leaks under your sink
  • Easier maintenance: Filters, UV bulbs, and membranes are easy to access
  • Flexible connections: Fridge, ice makers, wet bars, and coffee stations are simple to hook up
  • Cleaner kitchens: Your counters and cabinets stay clutter-free
This approach has saved countless customers from headaches while giving them maximum convenience and reliability.

Real Results from Spencer’s Soft Water Installations. High TDS Home — Granger. A family in Granger had TDS readings of 400, leading to unpleasant taste and clouded ice. After installing our Pro-Series RO system, the TDS dropped to 6, giving the family fresh, clean, and great-tasting water.
Office with No Pressure — South BendAn office in South Bend struggled with almost no RO pressure because their faucet was clogged with an air-gap style faucet. We installed a new non-air-gap faucet, restoring proper flow and providing reliable water for employees and visitors.
System Not Producing Water. A customer’s old RO system wasn’t producing water due to multiple clogged parts with high mineral deposits. After installing a Pro-Series RO, the system produced 50 GPD and included an 11-gallon holding tank, ensuring consistent supply for the entire household.

Who Benefits Most from an RO System? Our Pro-Series RO systems are ideal for:
  • Homeowners with well water — remove sediment, iron, and bacteria
  • City water users — improve taste and remove chlorine or PFAS
  • Families with babies or young children — safer drinking water for infants
  • Anyone who hates buying bottled water — save money and reduce plastic waste
  • People with health concerns — including kidney patients or those sensitive to contaminants

Common Water Problems We Solve. In Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan, we help homes and businesses with:
  • PFAS and other “forever chemicals”
  • High TDS or hard water taste
  • Chlorine smell or taste
  • Sediment, iron, or rust particles
  • Cloudy ice cubes
  • White buildup on faucets or appliances
  • Well water bacteria or odor
  • Lead in older plumbing
Our Pro-Series RO systems tackle these issues at the source, delivering fresh, pure, and great-tasting water every time.

Multi-Point Connections for Maximum Convenience. We can connect your RO system to multiple points of use:
  • Kitchen sink faucet
  • Refrigerator water & ice maker
  • Basement or wet bars
  • Coffee stations
  • Garage drinking spigots
This ensures that every drop of water in your home is safe, clean, and ready to use.

Maintenance Made Simple. Keeping your RO system running at peak performance is easy:
  • Sediment & Carbon Prefilters: every 6–12 months
  • RO Membrane: every 2–3 years
  • UV Bulb: annually
  • Mineral / Remineralization Cartridge: every 12 months
We offer maintenance reminders and service plans, so your system continues to deliver reliable, clean water year-round.

Save Money and Reduce Plastic Waste. Installing a Spencer’s Soft Water RO system eliminates the need for costly bottled water:
  • Enjoy instant access to filtered water at home
  • Reduce monthly bottled water expenses
  • Minimize your family’s plastic footprint
  • Get crystal-clear ice for drinks and cooking

Why Spencer’s Soft Water?
  • Family & veteran-owned since 1992
  • Expert installers who understand local water conditions
  • Basement installations to protect your home and simplify maintenance
  • Flexible upgrades including UV, booster pump, and remineralization
  • Local service in South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart, Edwardsburg, and surrounding areas
We don’t just sell RO systems — we install, maintain, and service what we sell, ensuring your family enjoys safe water for years to come.

Ready for Clean, Delicious Water? Take the first step today. Contact Spencer’s Soft Water for a free consultation or water test and discover the benefits of a Pro-Series 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis System.
Call us at 574-277-1111 or schedule your installation online today.

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# Hard Water Solutions: Top 10 Ways to Remove Iron and Improve Well Water Taste Instantly

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Do you pour yourself a glass of well water, only to be greeted by a metallic taste, orange stains, or that all-too-familiar rotten egg smell? If so, you’re familiar with the iron problem. Here in Michiana, iron in well water is a daily gripe: but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you want to protect your appliances, enjoy better-tasting drinking water, or boost your home’s value, removing iron is a must. Let’s explore the 10 top ways you can kick iron to the curb: without breaking a sweat (or your budget).

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## 1. Ion Exchange Water Softeners

If there’s a gold standard for treating hard water in South Bend, Mishawaka, and surrounding areas, it’s the ion exchange water softener. Why? Because these systems not only tackle calcium and magnesium (the infamous scale builders), they pull double-duty on ferrous (clear water) iron too.

- **How it works:** Water passes through resin beads charged with sodium or potassium ions. These beads grab hold of hardness ions (including iron) and trade them for sodium or potassium.
- **Best for:** Homes with clear water iron and standard hard water issues.
- **Perk:** These systems make your water softer and extend the life of your plumbing and appliances.

Curious about installation or salt delivery for your own system? Explore our lineup at [Spencer's Soft Water Water Softeners](https://www.spencerswater.com/water-softener.html).

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## 2. Air Injection Oxidation (AIO) Filters

Ever notice how letting water sit in a bucket sometimes causes orange sediment to appear? That’s simple oxidation at work. Air injection systems work on the same principle:

- **How it works:** Water is sprayed through a pocket of air, turning dissolved iron into solid particles that can be filtered out.
- **Best for:** Moderate to high iron concentrations (especially when iron bacteria are not present).
- **Tip:** These systems require occasional backwashing to stay efficient.

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## 3. Chemical Oxidation & Filtration

Want to boost reliability? Chemical oxidation uses substances like chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, or potassium permanganate to oxidize iron quickly:

- **How it works:** The oxidizer is injected directly into your water line, transforming dissolved iron into filterable solids.
- **Best for:** High iron, “red water,” or when bacteria are a concern.
- **Heads up:** You’ll need a precise chemical feed pump and a filtration tank to remove the oxidized iron.

Ask the pros at Spencer’s about the right chemical solution for your well water chemistry.

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## 4. Reverse Osmosis Systems

One of the most powerful treatments for iron and bad tastes: especially for drinking and cooking water: is reverse osmosis (RO).

- **How it works:** Water is forced through a semi-permeable membrane, blocking iron and a whole host of other contaminants.
- **Ideal use:** Under-sink or point-of-use for kitchens and ice makers.
- **Did you know?** RO also filters out lead, arsenic, nitrates, and even PFAS.

Check out [reverse osmosis systems in Niles](https://www.spencerswater.com/reverse-osmosis-system-niles.html) for local recommendations and installation.

![image_2](https://cdn.marblism.com/2CE3JhaQg4X.webp)

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## 5. Greensand Media Filters

Greensand: or manganese greensand: media filters are iron specialists.

- **How it works:** The greensand is coated with a manganese oxide glaze that oxidizes iron as water passes through, which the media then traps.
- **Great for:** Both ferrous and ferric iron removal.
- **Care:** Occasional “regeneration” with potassium permanganate keeps the system working its best.

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## 6. Sediment and Clarifier Filtration Systems

If you’re dealing with visible “red water” or intermittent iron bursts, a high-flow sediment or clarifier filter can help.

- **How it works:** These systems trap larger iron particles before they reach sinks and appliances.
- **Pro tip:** Best used as a pre-filter in conjunction with other iron-removal methods.

![image_3](https://cdn.marblism.com/DmTythLLSR-.webp)

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## 7. Polyphosphate Treatment

It’s curious how sometimes water stays clear: even though the iron is still there. Polyphosphate treatments work by keeping iron dissolved and preventing stains:

- **How it works:** A small amount of polyphosphate is added to the water, binding to iron and other minerals.
- **When to use:** In areas with low to moderate iron and when pipe or fixture staining is a bigger issue than taste.
- **Warning:** This doesn’t remove iron but helps manage its effects.

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## 8. Carbon Block Filters

If you have both iron and smelly well water, carbon filtration is a winning combo.

- **How it works:** Carbon block filters (rated at one micron or l

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