Whole Home Water Filtration in Des Moines, Iowa

In Des Moines, municipal water meets safety standards, but that doesn't mean it’s free from issues. Between chlorine, sediment, and hard water minerals, the water entering your home can strain your plumbing, dry your skin, and wear down appliances faster than expected. At Bell Brothers, we install advanced whole-home filtration systems that treat every drop coming into your home. You get cleaner, better-tasting water from every tap.

Modern water filtration is not just about taste. It’s about protecting your health, your plumbing, and your investment in your home.

Why Des Moines Homes Need Water Filtration

Water has been cycling through the planet for millions of years. What was once clean and simple is now affected by industrial runoff, agricultural chemicals, and aging infrastructure. In Des Moines and surrounding Central Iowa communities, municipal treatment plants do their best, but they are not designed to remove everything.

Common water issues in our region include:

• Chlorine used for disinfection, which affects taste and odor
• Nitrates, herbicides, and other agricultural runoff
• Sediment and silt from groundwater
• Hard water minerals like calcium and magnesium

With growing demand and tighter budgets, it is harder than ever for local water systems to keep up. A whole-home water filtration system helps close that gap and delivers the water quality your family and your plumbing system need.

What’s in Your Water: The Three Main Contaminant Types

A reliable filtration system must be able to address all three major contaminant categories:

• Physical contaminants such as dirt, rust, and sediment
• Chemical contaminants including chlorine, chloramines, pesticides, and heavy metals
• Hard water minerals like calcium and magnesium, which lead to scale buildup

Signs You May Need a Whole-Home Filter

Not sure if a filtration system is right for your home? These signs can indicate poor water quality:

• Tap water smells like chlorine or has a metallic taste
• White scale buildup on faucets, dishes, or shower doors
• Dry skin or brittle hair after bathing
• Soaps and detergents that do not lather easily
• Rust-colored stains in tubs or sinks
• Visible grit or particles in your water supply

How Water Quality Affects Your Plumbing and Appliances

Water contaminants do more than affect taste. They can reduce the lifespan of pipes, fixtures, and major appliances. Hard water minerals form scale that clogs plumbing, damages water heaters, and forces appliances to work harder.

Just 1/8" of scale can cut your water heater’s efficiency by 25%.

By removing or neutralizing these substances, a whole-home water filter keeps your plumbing in better shape, extends appliance life, and lowers energy use in water-heating systems.

The Honest Water Filter Difference

Bell Brothers installs Honest Water Filter systems, one of the most advanced and efficient filtration options available. These compact systems mount to the wall and operate without salt, electricity, or drain lines. They are NSF certified and specifically designed to meet the demands of modern homes.

Key features include:

• Sub-micron filtration as small as 0.015 microns to remove physical contaminants
• Catalytic carbon filters for strong chemical reduction
• NSF-certified performance for reliability you can trust
• Built-in polyphosphates to help prevent hard water scale
• No electricity, salt, or wastewater discharge
• Self-cleaning cycles that reduce maintenance
• Wall-mounted to save space

Rather than masking the symptoms of hard water, the Honest Water Filter helps stop scale and sediment at the source.

Better for Your Water, Your Home, and the Environment

Traditional softeners require salt, backwashing, and may waste hundreds of gallons of water per month. Honest Water Filters offer a cleaner solution that treats more without draining resources.

• No salt bags or brine tanks to manage
• No drain lines or wastewater discharge
• No electrical connection required
• Fewer service calls and lower operating costs

It is a smart, sustainable way to protect your plumbing and your family’s water supply.

Expert Installation and Support from Bell Brothers

From consultation through installation, Bell Brothers handles everything. Our licensed plumbers will size the system for your home, install it properly, and make sure you understand how it works. If you need help with a filter change or have questions about performance, we are always easy to reach.

We also provide long-term support. Whether you want help with maintenance or just a quick answer, you’ll speak with someone local who knows your system.