Penguin™ City Water Options
Want better water at home? With Penguin systems, you can soften hard water, cut chlorine or chloramine, and enjoy great‑tasting drinking water. Plus, our team at GSHA Services, LTD installs everything cleanly and quickly.
Core Options
Penguin Salt‑Based Softener
- First, ion exchange takes out calcium and magnesium; so water feels silky and fixtures dry spot‑free.
- Then, on‑demand regeneration uses less salt and water; so you save over time.
- Finally, it helps protect plumbing, water heaters, dishwashers, and laundry.
Whole‑Home Carbon Filtration
- First, a backwashing carbon tank lowers chlorine and chloramine; so taste and smell improve.
- Next, water feels better and rubber gaskets and fixtures last longer.
- Also, put it before a softener for the best mix.
Penguin Salt‑Free Conditioner
- Meanwhile, this unit helps keep scale from sticking to fixtures and heating parts, and it adds no salt.
- Also, it is a good pick if you want low care.
- But it does not remove hardness like a softener.
Reverse Osmosis (RO) Tap
- At the sink, an RO system gives crisp, clean water for cooking and drinking.
- Also, it lowers dissolved solids and many metals; so water tastes better.
- Plus, it pairs well with a softener and carbon for whole‑home comfort.
City water is treated and safe. Even so, hardness and chlorine or chloramine can still affect comfort, taste, and the life of your gear. So, we test hardness and check levels, then suggest the right setup.
Compare Penguin City Water Options
| System | Best For | What It Addresses | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt‑Based Softener | Hard water scale and spots | Removes calcium and magnesium (hardness) | Add salt; quick yearly checkup |
| Whole‑Home Carbon | Chlorine/chloramine tastes and odors | Lowers disinfectants and many organics | Automatic backwash; media ~5–7 years* |
| Salt‑Free Conditioner | Lower‑touch scale control | Helps reduce scale sticking (does not soften) | Very low upkeep; media life varies |
| Reverse Osmosis (RO) | Great‑tasting drinking water | Lowers TDS and many impurities at the tap | Yearly filters; occasional membrane |
*Actual timing depends on usage, water quality, and sizing. We include a care plan with every install.
Advanced City Water Options
Catalytic Carbon + KDF Upgrade
- First, catalytic carbon hits chloramine and chlorine better than standard carbon.
- Also, KDF helps guard the carbon and boosts taste and smell.
- Then, place this tank before a softener for the best whole‑home result.
POE PFAS/Lead Reduction
- Point‑of‑entry (whole‑home) cartridges can lower PFOA/PFOS and lead.*
- For example, they help in older homes or when you want an extra safeguard.
- Also, they work with carbon and softening.
*Third‑party certified picks are available; we choose based on your goals and your local report.
RO + Remineralization
- This add‑on puts a polish filter after RO and can add minerals back.
- Then, a small faucet (and an optional fridge/ice line) gives fresh water on demand.
- Together, these steps pair well with whole‑home carbon and a softener.
Protection Pack
- First, scale‑control pre‑treat helps tankless water heaters run better.
- Next, a sediment prefilter, outdoor spigot bypasses, and pressure reliefs add simple protection.
- Finally, an optional leak sensor and shutoff adds extra safety.
Optional UV Add‑On
- For an extra layer, UV gives a germ barrier.
- City water is already disinfected; still, UV is an easy add‑on if you want more peace of mind.
- It needs a yearly lamp change and adds no chemicals.
FAQ
Is disinfection needed on city water?
Typically, no. Utilities already disinfect. Even so, some owners add UV or point‑of‑use filters for extra peace of mind; and we can guide you.
Where do the systems go?
Usually, it is main line → sediment → carbon → softener → (optional) RO at the kitchen sink. During the visit, we check space and piping, and then we confirm the plan.
Will sodium increase in my water?
Softening swaps hardness for sodium or potassium. For most homes, levels stay low; but you can choose potassium chloride. Also, add RO for drinking, if you like.
What about warranty and service?
We register each unit and include a start‑up and programming review. After that, yearly checkups keep things tuned. Plus, we can bring salt and change filters.
We serve homes on city water across Chicagoland and nearby areas. So, you get clean installs, flexible times, and friendly follow‑ups.