City water may be treated—but that doesn’t mean it’s pure. From chlorine and chloramine to lead leaching through old pipes, municipal water can carry a hidden load of chemicals and contaminants straight to your tap.
If you're trusting your city to protect your home and your family, you might be trusting too much.
Harsh disinfectants that dry out skin, ruin hair, and leave your water smelling like a pool.
Can leach into water from aging infrastructure or outdated plumbing in your own home.
Found in drinking water across the U.S. linked to cancer, hormone issues, and more.
Even “safe” water can taste terrible and leave you wondering what else is in there.
That’s why we offer a simple, powerful 3-tier system built to neutralize the most common and most concerning city water problems.
We offer 3 unique buying experience to meet your needs
If you know what you need already to solve your filtration needs, simply navigate to our products page to get your filter shipped directly to your home.
Answer a few question about your home and water needs to get pre-designed packages that will protect your drinking water for years to come. Choose to install yourself, or we'll connect you with a Defcon Partner installer in your area.
Book a virtual consultation with a Defcon Water Professional to get help selecting the best solution for your needs.
Want to roll up your sleeves? We make it easy. Every Defcon Water system comes with detailed instructions and helpful how-to videos so you can install it yourself with confidence. Prefer to leave it to the pros? No problem—just choose a local installation partner from our network and we’ll coordinate the rest. Either way, you get expert support every step of the way.
This system gives you bottled-quality water where you need it most—without the waste or expense of single-use bottles. Ideal for coffee, cooking, baby bottles, or anyone who just wants the cleanest water possible for what goes in their body.
Whole Home Water Softener
Whole-home activated carbon filtration
Point-of-use Reverse Osmosis system
Removes up to 99% of lead, fluoride, nitrates, microplastics, and more
Reduces chlorine, chloramine, VOCs, and other chemical contaminants
Eliminates odors and improves taste throughout your home
This system delivers cleaner water for bathing, cooking, and laundry. It’s ideal for families who want city water without the chlorine cocktail, especially those with sensitive skin or children.
Whole Home Water Softener
Whole-home activated carbon filtration
Reduces chlorine, chloramine, VOCs, and other chemical contaminants
Eliminates odors and improves taste throughout your home
This is the perfect starting point if you’re tired of scale, streaks, and premature appliance failure. It doesn’t change the taste of your water—but it protects what matters inside your home.
Whole-home water softener
Protects plumbing and appliances
Reduces buildup on fixtures, spots on dishes, and dry skin
Reverse Osmosis is one of the most effective filtration methods on the planet, using a semipermeable membrane to remove up to 99% of contaminants like lead, nitrates, arsenic, chlorine, fluoride, and even microplastics. What you get is crisp, clean, bottled-quality water-on demand.
You can add a point-of-use RO system to any Defcon Water tier, giving you premium drinking water right where you need it most. These systems are compact and efficient, making them perfect for under-the-sink installs, refrigerators, and ice makers. Whether you're filling a glass, cooking pasta, or brewing coffee, RO water elevates everything it touches.
After Hurricane Ian, our neighborhood was without clean water for three days. I promised my wife we’d never be in that position again. Defcon Water built a system tailored to our well, and now we have full-home protection—no matter what happens
I looked at a lot of options, but nothing compared to Defcon. The fact that it’s built for biological and chemical threats really set it apart. Our city water has had boil notices twice this year—now I don’t even worry about it.
Working with this platform has been an absolute delight. The features are incredibly versatile, catering perfectly to the needs of my growing team. What sets it apart is the personalized attention we’ve received throughout our journey. It’s rare to find such a combination of innovation.
It’s treated to meet minimum safety standards, but that doesn’t mean it’s free from all contaminants—or that it tastes good. Chlorine, lead, and other chemicals are still common.
That’s hard water scale—caused by calcium and magnesium. Our Defcon 3 softener removes these minerals, protecting your fixtures, appliances, and skin.
Yes. Activated carbon is highly effective at removing chlorine, chloramine, and many chemicals that cause poor taste or odor in your water.
Not at all. While many off-grid families choose us for our resilience features, most of our clients are everyday homeowners who just want to know their water is safe—now and if something goes wrong.
Carbon filters clean your water broadly. RO takes it to the next level—removing the smallest and most stubborn contaminants at the point of use. It’s the difference between filtered and purified.
Absolutely. Hard water and chlorine can irritate skin and dry out hair. Softening and filtering your city water can make a noticeable difference in just days.
Absolutely. Our systems not only remove chlorine and chloramines but improve the overall taste, smell, and clarity of your water—even in the shower.
With proper maintenance, our systems are built to last 10–15 years or more. Components like carbon filters and RO membranes will need routine replacements, which we provide as part of our ongoing support.
Only our point-of-use reverse osmosis system (included in Defcon 1) effectively removes fluoride. Most city water contains added fluoride, and RO is one of the few filtration methods that can reduce it to safe levels.
Yes, but usually only the point-of-use RO system. It’s compact and easy to install under most kitchen sinks. For softeners and whole-home filters, we recommend checking with your landlord or property manager first.
Our systems are engineered to maintain strong water pressure throughout your home. Proper sizing and professional installation help ensure performance stays high, even with added filtration.
We offer free consultations and can analyze your current water quality. From there, we’ll recommend the best system based on your goals—whether it’s basic protection, full-home filtration, or maximum drinking water purity. To book a free consultation, CLICK HERE
It depends on your system. Softeners require salt refills. Carbon filters and RO membranes need scheduled replacements. We offer reminder services, maintenance plans, and even auto-ship options to keep everything running smoothly.
Every disaster on record started the same way—someone assumed the water was safe.
And every one of them ended the same way—families scrambling for bottled water, praying it’s enough.
With Defcon Water, you don’t just get filtration—you get peace of mind, engineered for the moments when trust in the system breaks down.
Military-Grade Systems
Custom Built Solutions
Designed To Withstand The Worse Case Scenario
No Chemicals, No Shortcuts, No Guessing
Your not just preparing
You're protecting
Because your water is either fortified... or it’s not.
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