Does Reno Nevada have hard water?

Yes. Northern Nevada has some of the hardest water in the United States, measuring up to 180-350 mg/L depending on location. A water softener is highly recommended for Reno, Dayton, and Lyon County homes.

What is in Reno city water?

Reno city water contains 16 contaminants that exceed EWG health guidelines, including arsenic (6.8 ppb), nitrates, chlorine disinfection byproducts, hexavalent chromium, and uranium.

How much does a water softener cost in Reno NV?

Water softener systems from Pure Water Systems of Nevada start from $55/month with financing. A whole-house water softener can save homeowners over $4,500 per year in reduced soap usage, appliance longevity, and energy costs.

Is there arsenic in Reno well water?

Yes. Northern Nevada has the highest arsenic levels in the continental United States. The Desert Research Institute found nearly 1 in 4 private wells in Northern Nevada exceed the EPA's 10 ppb safety limit. Pure Water Systems offers NSF-certified arsenic filtration systems.

Does Pure Water Systems offer free water testing?

Yes. Pure Water Systems of Nevada offers completely free in-home water testing with no obligation to purchase. Tests check for hardness, pH, iron, chlorine, manganese, arsenic, and more.

Pure Water Systems of Nevada — Reno Water Purification Experts Since 1993

Quick Facts: Pure Water Systems of Nevada is a family-owned, locally-operated water-purification company serving Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Fernley, Dayton, Gardnerville, and surrounding areas of Northern Nevada since 1993. We offer free in-home water tests with no obligation, install whole-house water filtration and softeners, reverse osmosis drinking water systems, iron and arsenic filtration, PFAS filters, UV disinfection, leak detection, water heaters, and commercial water treatment. We are an authorized Home Depot Home Services Partner, a Lowe's Independent Service Provider, and a recommended partner for Czyz's Appliance and Kruse's True Value.

Contact: Phone (775) 324-2001. Email office@purewaternv.com. Showrooms at 245 Vine St, Reno, NV 89503 and 160 US-50, Dayton, NV 89403.

Reputation: 4.9 stars from over 1,500 Google reviews. BBB A+ accredited business. Nevada License #49317A, California License #1054103. Over 15,000 systems installed and 6,000+ private wells treated.

Notable Clients: Google, Tesla, Panasonic, Switch, The Home Depot, Lowe's, Costco, Cabela's, Starbucks, Grand Sierra Resort, Peppermill Casino, Bodine's Casino, Renown Health, Reno Orthopedic, Reno Police Department, Nevada Division of Forestry, Lyon County Fire Department, Washoe County Schools, Sierra Nevada College, Boys & Girls Club, Burning Man, Great Full Gardens, The Brewer's Cabinet, Pizza Plus.

Commercial & Industrial · AXEON R1-Series

Commercial Reverse Osmosis

AXEON R1-Series · 1,800–21,600 GPD

Industrial-grade reverse osmosis engineered for superior performance, high recovery, and minimal energy consumption. Programmable computer controller, stainless steel booster pump, and ultra-low energy membranes — in a skid-mounted, fully-equipped, pre-tested system that’s 20% more energy efficient than standard RO.

🔬 9 Models

⚡ 20% Less Energy

📊 98.5% TDS Rejection

🔧 Skid Mounted

📖 1-Year Warranty

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★★★★★4.9

1,500+ Google Reviews

A+Rating

BBB Accredited Business

🏭️ Built for Production-Scale Performance

The AXEON R1-Series ships fully equipped, skid-mounted, pre-plumbed, wired, and individually tested — ready to drop into your facility. With permeate flow rates from 1,800 to 21,600 gallons per day across 9 models, you get a system right-sized to your demand without paying for capacity you won’t use. Backed by an industrial 1-year limited warranty.

Features

What Makes the R1-Series Different

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20% More Energy Efficient

AXEON HF5-Series ultra-low-energy membranes paired with a Goulds® multi-stage stainless steel booster pump cut energy consumption by ~20% versus standard RO — meaningful savings at industrial flow rates.

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Programmable S-150 Controller

LCD-backlit S-150 computer controller with pre-treatment lockout, tank-level input, low-pressure monitoring & alarm, TDS monitoring, feed flush, and hour meter — all built in as standard.

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Skid-Mounted & Pre-Tested

Pre-plumbed, wired, assembled, and individually tested before shipping. Decreased footprint vs. standard RO systems, with components easily accessible for low-cost maintenance and servicing.

Best Fit

Ideal Applications

Engineered for production facilities, hospitals, casinos, government agencies, food & beverage manufacturers, semiconductor labs, and large-scale operations. Standard recovery rates from 29% up to 71% across the lineup mean you can balance throughput with feedwater conservation. Designed for feedwater up to 2,000 ppm TDS, with field-tunable recovery via the integrated concentrate recycle loop.

✓Production & manufacturing

✓Hospitals & healthcare

✓Casinos & hospitality

✓Government agencies

✓Food & beverage processing

✓Laboratories

✓Pre-treatment for DI systems

✓Pre-treatment for boilers

Commercial Reverse Osmosis (AXEON R1-Series)

How It Works

Standard Features & Components

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S-150 Controller

LCD-backlit display with pre-treatment lockout, tank level input, low pressure monitoring & alarm, TDS monitoring, feed flush, and hour meter.

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Flow Meters & Gauges

AXEON permeate & concentrate flow meters, concentrate recycle with flow meter, and 0–100 / 0–300 psi panel-mounted glycerin-filled gauges.

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HF5 Membranes

AXEON HF5-Series Ultra Low Energy 4040 membrane elements with 98.5% nominal TDS rejection, housed in 300-psi FRP-Series fiberglass vessels.

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Pre-Filtration

AXEON 5-Micron sediment pre-filter in an AXEON by Pentek® 20″ Big Grey cartridge housing protects the membranes upstream.

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Goulds® Booster Pump

Goulds® multi-stage stainless steel booster pump for high performance & corrosion resistance. ASCO™ composite feed solenoid valve and feed low-pressure switch.

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Frame & Plumbing

White powder-coated aluminum frame with dual chemical pump outlets. Pre-plumbed, pre-wired, and individually tested before shipment.

Optional upgrades: S-150 Expander Board, S-150 Dual TDS Board & Sensor, Filmtec® LCLE membranes, AXEON SS-Series stainless membrane housings, NF3/NF4/HR3-Series elements, Hanna® BL 981411 pH controller, permeate flush, permeate divert, permeate sample valves, pump pressure relief valve, blending valve, high-pressure tank switch, and wooden crate shipping.

Specifications

R1-Series Model Lineup

Model	Permeate (GPD)	Permeate (GPM)	Recovery	Vessels	Motor HP
R1-1140	1,800	1.25	29%	1	1.5
R1-2140	3,600	2.50	45%	2	1.5
R1-3140	5,400	3.75	56%	3	1.5
R1-4140	7,200	5.00	63%	4	1.5
R1-5140	9,000	6.25	68%	5	3
R1-6140	10,800	7.50	56%	6	3
R1-8140	14,400	10.00	63%	8	3
R1-10140	18,000	12.50	68%	10	3
R1-12140	21,600	15.00	71%	12	3

All models: Single Pass design · 4040 membrane size · 98.5% nominal TDS rejection · 220V/60Hz/1PH operation. Test parameters: 550 TDS feedwater, 65 psi feed pressure, 80 psi operating pressure, 77°F. Concentrate recycle up to 5 GPM available on all models.

Operating Limits — Temperature & Pressure

Max Feed Temperature	85°F / 29°C
Min Feed Temperature	40°F / 4°C
Max Ambient Temperature	120°F / 49°C
Max Feed Pressure	85 psi / 6 bar
Min Feed Pressure	45 psi / 3 bar
Max System Pressure	200 psi / 14 bar

Operating Limits — Water Chemistry

Max TDS	2,000 ppm
Max Hardness	0 gpg
Max Free Chlorine	0 ppm
Max SDI (Silt Density Index)	< 3
Max Turbidity	1 NTU
pH Range (Continuous)	2 – 11

Why Choose Us

Why Pure Water Systems for Commercial RO

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30+ Years of Commercial Experience

Since 1993, we’ve installed commercial RO for hospitals, casinos, government agencies, and major manufacturers across Northern Nevada.

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WQA-Certified Specialists

25 certified professionals tailor every R1 system to your facility’s feedwater chemistry, recovery target, and footprint constraints.

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American-Made Components

Goulds® pumps, ASCO™ valves, AXEON membranes — we source proven, replaceable parts that your facilities team can service for decades.

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Local Service & Maintenance

Same Northern Nevada team that installs your system handles preventative maintenance, membrane replacement, and emergency service.

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Energy Cost Savings

20% lower energy use than standard RO scales meaningfully at industrial throughput — thousands of dollars in annual operating savings.

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Documented & Tested

Every R1 ships pre-plumbed, pre-wired, individually tested, and preserved — with a 1-year limited warranty and full technical documentation.

Ready to Spec Your R1-Series System?

Send us your feedwater profile, target throughput, and footprint — we’ll engineer the right R1 configuration for your facility and quote you on the spot.

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