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Match the filter to the problem you have in your Aubrey home
There is no single water filter that does everything. A filter that clears sand will not change how your water tastes, and one that improves taste will not catch grit. Vor-Tex Plumbing Co. installs filtration and treatment systems for homes in Aubrey and Denton County, and we start with the question that decides everything: what are you trying to fix? Call (469) 552-2881 to talk it through.
What you notice, and what is commonly used
| What you notice | What often causes it | What is commonly used |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorine or chloramine taste and smell | Disinfectant in city water | Carbon filter |
| Grit, sand, or cloudy water | Sediment from lines, a main repair, or a well | Sediment filter |
| Orange or brown staining, metallic taste | Dissolved iron, often in well water | Iron-reduction filter |
| Rotten-egg smell from every tap | Sulfur compounds in the supply | Sulfur treatment |
| Concern about microbes in a private well | Well exposed to surface water | UV disinfection, after testing |
| White scale and spots | Hard water | A softener, not a filter |
A rotten-egg smell from the hot tap only usually points to the water heater, not the supply. See water heater maintenance.
Whole-house or one tap
A whole-house system sits where the water line enters the home and treats every tap, shower, and appliance. It makes sense for sediment, chlorine in showers, or anything you want gone everywhere. A point-of-use system treats one tap, usually in the kitchen, and is the better fit for drinking and cooking water. Many homes use both: a whole-house carbon or sediment stage and a reverse osmosis unit at the sink.
What we do
We confirm what the water needs, using your utility report or a test if you have one. Then we recommend a system, place it where you can reach it for filter changes, and install it with shutoff and bypass valves so a cartridge change does not mean shutting off the house. We check for leaks and pressure before we leave, and show you how to change the filter.
City water and well water need different thinking
City water has already been treated and tested by the supplier, so a home filter on city water is usually about taste, odor, or sediment that picks up on the way to your tap. Well water has no supplier standing behind it, so iron, sulfur, sediment, and microbes are the usual concerns, and the equipment is chosen after a test, not before. We will tell you which situation you are in and what is worth spending on.
What to watch for in a filter
- Claims need proof. When shopping, look for NSF/ANSI certification covering the specific thing you want reduced. A label that says “removes impurities” tells you nothing.
- Filters wear out. A cartridge or bed that is past its life stops doing its job and can clog, which drops water pressure.
- Size matters. A filter too small for the flow of your home slows water at the tap or lets water pass through faster than the media can treat it.
When to call
Call when the taste, color, or smell of your water changes, when sediment shows up after a main break or street work, or when you are building a system and want it sized properly. If the supplier has issued a boil water notice, follow the supplier’s instructions. A household filter is not a replacement for a boil notice.
What a filtration visit looks like
- You call and describe what you see, smell, or taste.
- We look at the water entry point and the sink, and quote on site. The $79 dispatch fee covers the visit and is credited toward the work if you approve it. The quote spells out the equipment and the filter replacement schedule.
- We install the system and show you the valves, the cartridge, and how to change it.
- Warranty. We provide a 5-year warranty on parts and labor when we supply the parts.
Chloramine and the carbon you choose
Many Denton County suppliers disinfect with chloramine, a chlorine and ammonia blend that lasts longer in the pipes than chlorine alone. Corinth’s 2025 water quality report lists an average chloramine level of 2.6 mg/L. Ordinary carbon handles plain chlorine better than chloramine, so if chloramine is what you taste, the type of carbon matters. Tell us what your supplier uses and we will choose accordingly.
Related
For dissolved solids and drinking water, see reverse osmosis systems. For PFAS, see whole-home PFAS filtration. All options are listed under water quality and filtration.