Pure Way Systems
Whole Home Water Filtration in Santa Cruz, CA for Every Tap
Westside Water Store offers whole home water filtration in Santa Cruz, CA with Pure Way systems that filter the water for showers, laundry and every faucet. Call (831) 222-3585 or see the live demo in our store.
Is It Time to Filter?
Signs Your House Needs Whole Home Water Filtration in Santa Cruz, CA
A whole-home system makes sense when your water concerns reach past the kitchen sink. Many households start with a pitcher or an under-sink filter, then notice that the shower, the washing machine and the bathroom taps still run untreated water. These are the concerns that bring Santa Cruz homeowners to our counter on Mission Street:
- A chlorine smell or taste at the tap or in the shower
- Questions about PFAS, heavy metals or VOCs in household water
- Scale building up on fixtures, kettles and showerheads
- Filtered drinking water in the kitchen but nowhere else in the house
- A wish to filter the water without adding salt or wasting water
If one or more of these sounds familiar, whole home water filtration in Santa Cruz, CA treats the water once, where it enters the house, so every faucet benefits. Our team can talk through your situation and help you decide whether a whole-home system fits your household or whether a simpler option will do. Some customers find that refilling reusable bottles covers their needs for now, and that is a fine answer too.
Pure Way Water Filtration in Three Stages, With No Salt
Pure Way water filtration treats water in three stages, one after another, before it reaches your plumbing. Think of it as a whole house water filter: no salt, no electricity, no drain line, and none of the wastewater that many reverse osmosis systems send down the drain. The system is designed to help reduce PFAS, chlorine, heavy metals, VOCs, disinfection byproducts and other common water contaminants while keeping the beneficial minerals in your water.
Pure Shield
The first stage handles sediment and protects against scale. Catching grit and particles early helps the later stages do their work and keeps buildup off the fixtures downstream.
Nano Armor
The second stage uses nanofiber filtration. It filters finely while keeping the water pressure up, so showers and appliances run the way you expect.
Chem Guard
The final stage is carbon finishing for chlorine, VOCs and taste. This is the stage most people notice first, at the kitchen faucet and in the shower.
A PFAS Water Filter for the Whole House, Built Around Santa Cruz Water
The City of Santa Cruz Water Department draws on the San Lorenzo River, Loch Lomond Reservoir, North Coast sources and the Beltz groundwater wells, and it uses chlorine to disinfect the water it supplies. The city notes that a bleach-like taste or odor usually comes from that chlorine, and that odors can be stronger in warmer weather. Pure Way systems are designed to help reduce chlorine and disinfection byproducts along with PFAS, so a PFAS water filter for the whole house covers the water you bathe in and wash with, not only the glass you drink.
Some homeowners arrive looking for a chloramine filter for the whole house after reading about other utilities. The city's water quality page names chlorine as its disinfectant, and our staff can explain what that means for your home and which concerns a Pure Way system is designed to address. Come see the system running in our store and ask your questions in person. If you want to read the source data yourself, the Santa Cruz Water Department publishes an annual water quality report, and we are happy to help you make sense of it.
What to Expect
How the Process Works, From Questions to Whole House Water Filter Installation
The process starts with a conversation and ends with filtered water at every tap. No appointment is needed to ask questions: stop by, call or email. Each step is a chance to ask more, and nothing moves forward until you understand what the system does and how it fits your home.
Ask Your Questions
Stop by the store, call (831) 222-3585 or email hello@westsidewaterstore.com with your concerns about chlorine, PFAS, heavy metals or taste.
See the System Run
Watch the live demo of the Pure Way system at the store and see how the three stages connect before the water reaches your plumbing.
Plan for Your Home
Talk through your household, your water use and your concerns so the system matches your home rather than a generic setup.
Arrange the Installation
Westside Water Store installs Pure Way systems, so our team handles the whole house water filter installation for your home, including how the system connects where water enters the house.
What Affects the Cost of Whole-Home Filtration
Every home is different, so the cost of whole home water filtration in Santa Cruz, CA depends on the house more than on a list price. The best way to get a clear answer is to talk with our team about your home and your goals. Mention our website to save $250 off the MSRP of the Pure Way whole-home system. If lab testing is done for your home, its cost is deducted from the purchase price.
The factors that usually shape the cost are the size of the household and how much water it uses, where the main water line enters the house and how easy it is to reach, and the condition of the existing plumbing. Any equipment already in place, such as an older softener or filter, can also affect the work. We explain each of these in plain terms, so you can compare options and make an informed decision with no pressure.
A whole-home system is also a long-term choice, so it helps to weigh it against what you use today. Count the filter pitchers, under-sink cartridges and bottled water your household buys now, and think about whether you want filtered water only for drinking or at every tap. Bring those notes to the store, and our team will walk through the trade-offs with you.
Whole-Home Water Systems for Seabright, Live Oak and Santa Cruz Homes
Westside Water Store is a local shop owned by Victoria and Allen, in the Palm Center at 1715 Mission Street, just off Highway 1 with parking out front. Our goal is to help you make informed water decisions with practical, easy-to-understand solutions, and the live demo means you can see the system before you choose it. You can also call, email or stop in Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm, and talk with the people who will help you plan the system.
We help homeowners across the water store in Santa Cruz area, in Seabright and in Live Oak, and we bring whole home water filtration in Santa Cruz, CA to homes across all three. Browse every option on our water solutions page, or start with a water consultation in Santa Cruz. While a whole-home system is being planned, the water refill station in Santa Cruz keeps your reusable bottles filled with mineral-balanced water.
Pure Way Whole-Home System Questions
Does a whole-home system filter the shower and laundry water?
Yes. A Pure Way system treats the water where it enters your home, so the shower, the washing machine, the bathroom sinks and the kitchen faucet all receive filtered water. That is the main difference from a pitcher or an under-sink filter, which only treats the water at one tap. Stop by the store to see the live demo and ask how it would work in your house.
Does the Pure Way system use salt or electricity?
No. The Pure Way system needs no salt, no electricity and no drain line, and it does not send wastewater down the drain the way many reverse osmosis systems do. That keeps the setup simple and avoids buying and hauling bags of salt. If you have an older softener or filter in place now, bring your questions to our team on Mission Street.
Will a whole-home filter remove the minerals from my water?
The Pure Way system is designed to reduce contaminants such as PFAS, chlorine, heavy metals, VOCs and disinfection byproducts while preserving the beneficial minerals in your water. Some filtration methods remove minerals along with contaminants, which is one reason customers ask about this approach. Our team can explain how each of the three stages works during a visit or a phone call.
Can I see the system before I decide?
Yes. A live demo of the Pure Way system runs at Westside Water Store, 1715 Mission Street in Santa Cruz. You can watch the three stages, ask questions and talk through your home with our team. No appointment is needed for questions. The store is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm, or you can call (831) 222-3585 first.
How do I know which filtration option is right for my home?
Start with a conversation about what concerns you, whether that is the chlorine taste, PFAS, heavy metals or scale on your fixtures. Our team listens, explains the options in plain language and helps you decide whether a whole-home system or a simpler choice fits your household. You can stop by the store, call (831) 222-3585 or email hello@westsidewaterstore.com.
Filtered Water at Every Faucet
Bring Your Whole-Home Questions to Mission Street
See the Pure Way system running, ask about your water and leave with a clear plan for your home. Call (831) 222-3585 or visit us Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm, at 1715 Mission Street in Santa Cruz.
