WATER TREATMENT · WESTERN PA & NORTHEAST OHIO
Iron, sulfur, manganese, and sediment, removed for the whole household: every glass, every shower, every load of laundry. One system per problem, arranged in the order the water meets them, and tested first.
Serving our communities since 1967
A household may need one system or several. The test shows which ones. The order never changes, because each one clears the way for the next.
Schedule a water test- 01Sand, silt, and clayFirst, so nothing downstream clogs on gritAlluvium Sediment System
- 02Iron and manganeseBefore the softener, so its resin is not fouledFerronX Iron System
- 03Hydrogen sulfideOxidized and filtered, often paired with the iron filterInjection + CataPure Carbon
- 04HardnessAfter the metals are out, on clean waterWater softener
- 05BacteriaAfter the water is clear, so the light reaches everythingLuminor UV or chlorine injection
- 06Drinking waterLast, at the one tap where it matters mostReverse osmosis at the sink
- Which systems applyIron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, hardness, turbidity, and bacteria, each against its own line, on one panel.
- Where it goesWhole-house filters sit on the main line, or after the pressure tank on a well; drinking-water filters sit on one line to the kitchen tap.
- WHAT WHOLE-HOME FILTRATION CHANGES
- Every glass, every shower, every load of laundry
- Pipes, fixtures, and appliances stop taking the damage
- One sequence, verified with a retest
IS THIS YOUR WATER?
Iron, Sulfur, Manganese,
and What Else a Filter Is For.
Excess iron causes rust stains and a metallic taste. Sulfur produces the rotten-egg odor. Manganese leaves dark stains and wears appliances. These common issues are found in well systems throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio, and each has its own page.
WHERE A FILTER GOES
The Main Line,
or One Tap.
Inline filter housings and their cartridges come in many shapes and sizes: some remove sediment only, some improve taste and odor, some are made for PFOA and PFOS or fluoride. Where the housing sits decides what it protects.
- 01
At the point of entry
For whole-house filtration, the housing sits directly on the main water line entering the home, or after the pressure tank on a well. Every fixture downstream gets filtered water.
- 02
At a single tap
A filter on one line, usually to the kitchen sink, gives filtered water where you drink and cook. This is where the reverse osmosis unit lives.
- 03
The cartridge
Inline cartridges are replaced periodically; how often depends on water usage and the level of contaminants. Heavily used filters, or those dealing with high sediment, need more frequent changes.
- 04
The housing
Checked occasionally for wear, with the connections secure and leak-free. Proper maintenance maximizes the life of the system and protects the plumbing.
WATER FILTERS
Remove Iron, Sulfur, and Manganese
for Cleaner, Healthier Water.
At Chatfield Water Systems, we provide advanced water filtration systems for homes and businesses across Western Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio. Our solutions are designed to target and remove problem contaminants like iron, sulfur, and manganese, delivering pure, great-tasting water for your entire household.
Why choose a water filter for your property
Filtration isn’t just about better-tasting water; it’s a critical upgrade for your home’s comfort and safety. Excess iron can cause rust stains and a metallic taste. Sulfur produces that unmistakable rotten-egg odor. Manganese can leave behind dark stains and reduce the performance of water-using appliances. These common water issues are often found in well systems throughout the region.
Protect your plumbing and appliances
Installing a water filter system helps preserve your entire plumbing system. By eliminating corrosive and staining elements, you reduce buildup in pipes, extend the life of your fixtures, and prevent damage to appliances like dishwashers and washing machines. A professionally installed system ensures every glass of water, every shower, and every load of laundry is clean, clear, and odor-free.
The named line, one system per problem
The FerronX Iron System handles iron and dissolved metals. A chlorine or hydrogen peroxide injection paired with the CataPure Carbon System handles hydrogen sulfide. The Alluvium Sediment System handles sand, silt, and clay. The CityLux handles chlorine on municipal water, and the Luminor UV System handles bacteria. Whether you’re on a private well or a municipal system, we assess your water quality, recommend the systems that apply, and set them in the order they need to run.
Drinking water at the tap: reverse osmosis
For the water you drink and cook with, Chatfield installs the Atlas Filtri Oasis Sanic reverse osmosis system at the kitchen sink: a multi-stage reverse osmosis process, 3M Microban antimicrobial protection embedded in its critical components to resist bacteria, mold, and biofilm, and a remineralizing stage that returns the minerals reverse osmosis takes out, so the water tastes like water. It goes in last, and sometimes it is the only treatment a result calls for. Chatfield also stocks many inline filter options, from sediment-only cartridges to taste-and-odor and PFOA/PFOS elements, for a single line or the whole house.
Serving Western PA and Eastern OH
Chatfield Water Systems serves families across ten counties with dependable, high-performance water filtration:
- Mercer County, PA
- Crawford County, PA
- Venango County, PA
- Erie County, PA
- Lawrence County, PA
- Butler County, PA
- Ashtabula County, OH
- Trumbull County, OH
- Mahoning County, OH
- Columbiana County, OH
We understand the regional water challenges and provide local expertise that ensures lasting results.
ALSO ON FILTRATION
What It Costs,
and the Acid Neutralizer.
What a full setup costs, and the neutralizer that goes first when the pH is low.
HOW WE WORK
Test First.
Then Build the Sequence.
Ready to eliminate iron, sulfur, and manganese from your water? The process runs in the same order every time.
- 01
Test your water
To identify what is present and at what concentration, on site or through a certified lab.
- 02
Assess your space
The basement, crawl space, or utility room where the equipment would be installed.
- 03
Review results & quote
The results reviewed with you, the systems that apply, and a clear quote.
- 04
Install & verify
Installed, verified working, and retested so the fix is shown rather than assumed.
A LITTLE CLARITY
Water Filter Questions.
Straight Answers.
What kind of water filter do I need for a well?
It depends on what your water test shows. Iron and manganese, hydrogen sulfide, and sediment are different problems that call for different equipment, and a filter sized for one will not necessarily address another. Chatfield tests your water on-site or through a certified lab first, then recommends a system matched to the results rather than to a general assumption about well water.
What is the best whole house water filter for well water?
There is no single best filter, because well water varies from property to property. Chatfield Water Systems installs the FerronX Iron System for iron and dissolved metals, a chlorine or hydrogen peroxide injection paired with the CataPure Carbon System for hydrogen sulfide odor, and the Alluvium Sediment System for sand, silt, and clay. Which one fits your home is determined by testing, not by a product ranking.
Do you need a whole house filter for well water?
Not every private well needs one, and the answer depends on your test results and what the household wants to change. A whole-home system treats water at the point of entry, so every faucet, shower, toilet, and appliance receives filtered water, which matters when a problem affects staining, odor, or appliance wear throughout the house rather than at a single tap.
How does Chatfield decide which filtration system fits my home?
The process runs in the same order every time. Chatfield tests your water to identify what is present and at what concentration, assesses the basement, crawl space, or utility room where equipment would be installed, reviews the results with you and provides a clear quote, then installs and verifies the system is working. Call (724) 588-2652 to schedule a water test.
What is the Oasis Sanic reverse osmosis system?
The reverse osmosis unit Chatfield installs for drinking water is the Atlas Filtri Oasis Sanic. It runs a multi-stage reverse osmosis process at the kitchen tap, carries 3M Microban antimicrobial protection in its critical components to resist biofilm, and remineralizes the water after the membrane so it tastes like water rather than like nothing. It is the last step in the sequence, after whole-home filtration has done its work.
How often do filter cartridges need changing?
It depends on water usage and the contaminant load. A cartridge on a well with heavy sediment may need changing every few months; one polishing already-treated water can go much longer. A pressure gauge on the housing, or a noticeable drop in flow, is the usual signal, and Chatfield stocks many inline filter options so the right element is on the truck.
Talk with the Chatfield team.
(724) 588-2652A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE GOES A LONG WAY
Know Your Water.
WATER TREATMENTIron and metal removal.
The FerronX Iron System: which iron you have, and what it does about each form.
WATER TREATMENTSulfur and odor removal.
Injection oxidizes the gas; CataPure carbon filters what’s left.
WATER TESTINGWater testing, explained.
What a test measures, what the results mean, and what happens next.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Cleaner Water Starts
with a Test.
Contact Chatfield Water Systems to schedule a consultation. We’ll test the water, walk you through the results, and build the sequence your home actually needs.