C-Series City Hard Water + Iron System
Head valve + tank + media, matched to solve city hard water + iron — sized and shipped free.
City water burdened with hardness minerals and iron leaves your fixtures stained, your appliances struggling, and laundry dingy and rough. It’s the slow erosion of your home’s plumbing and surfaces, causing costly repairs and downtime you didn’t bargain for. If you’re tired of rust-colored buildup on sinks and showers, hard water spots that never vanish, and a gritty taste in your tap water, this is the exact issue demanding a reliable solution.
The system that fixes it
The C-Series City Hard Water + Iron System is engineered precisely to tackle the dual challenges of city water hardness and iron contamination. At its core lies the C-Series air-injection control valve — a sophisticated head valve designed to inject air during regeneration, which helps oxidize iron particles, making them easier to filter out. This genuine, serviceable brand valve ensures consistent performance and longevity, allowing easy maintenance and parts replacement when needed, unlike inferior valves that lock you out.
Beneath this valve, the system is built on an air-injection tank that prepares water for a two-step treatment process: first, iron filtration media captures and removes iron ions, which are notorious for staining and corrosion; then, the softening resin exchanges hardness minerals for soft ions, restoring water’s purity and softness. This matched media blend is carefully optimized for city water supplies that contain both iron and hardness, delivering crystal clear, smooth water throughout your home.
- Advanced C-Series air-injection control valve for efficient iron oxidation and system regeneration
- Air-injection tank design enhances iron removal before softening
- Dual-media treatment combining iron filtration media plus softening resin
- Genuine, serviceable branded valve ensures durability and easy maintenance
- Optimized for city water supplies with combined hardness and iron challenges
Pick your size
| Home Size | Tank | Media Amount | Capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 Bathrooms | 9" × 48" | 1.0 cu ft | 32,000-grain | $1259.00 |
| 3–4 Bathrooms | 10" × 54" | 1.5 cu ft | 48,000-grain | $1489.00 |
| 5–6 Bathrooms | 12" × 52" | 2.0 cu ft | 64,000-grain | $1789.00 |
Choose the size that matches your home's bathroom count and water usage for optimal treatment performance and capacity.
What it does for your home
- Eliminates iron stains that discolor sinks, tubs, and toilets, restoring your fixtures’ original appearance
- Softens hard water minerals, reducing scale buildup inside pipes and appliances for longer lifespan
- Prevents reddish-brown rust deposits that clog plumbing and reduce water flow
- Improves the taste and clarity of your tap water, making it pleasant to drink and cook with
- Protects your water-using appliances, lowering maintenance and energy costs over time
- Enhances skin and hair comfort by removing harsh minerals and iron that cause dryness and irritation
By addressing both hardness and iron, this system safeguards your home from the hidden damage city water can cause, delivering cleaner, healthier water every day.
How the media works
The heart of this system is its specialized media blend. First, the iron filtration media attracts and traps iron particles suspended in your water. When the C-Series air-injection valve injects air during regeneration, it oxidizes these iron particles, turning them from dissolved ions into solid particles that the media captures effectively. Once iron is removed, the softened water flows through the softening resin — a finely engineered material that swaps hardness minerals like calcium and magnesium for sodium ions, leaving water soft and scale-free. This two-stage media process is crucial because removing iron first prevents fouling of the softening resin, maximizing both media’s longevity and efficiency.
Why buy this system from us
- Genuine, serviceable C-Series branded air-injection control valve ensures parts availability and easy maintenance
- Free US sizing assistance helps you select the right system for your household’s specific needs
- Free US shipping delivers your system directly to your door with no hidden fees
- All components come matched from one trusted brand for seamless integration and reliability
Common questions
Q? How does the air-injection control valve improve iron removal compared to standard valves?
A The air-injection control valve injects air into the regeneration process, oxidizing dissolved iron so it can be filtered out by the media. This step is critical for effectively handling city water with iron, preventing iron from clogging and damaging the system.
Q? Can this system handle water with both hardness and iron without additional filtration?
A Yes, the dual-media tank is specifically designed to first remove iron through filtration media, then soften the water by exchanging hardness minerals. This all-in-one design is optimized for city water containing both contaminants.
Q? How do I know which size is right for my home?
A System sizing is based on your home's number of bathrooms, which correlates with typical water usage. Use our free US sizing service to ensure you select the tank size and media that match your needs for efficient treatment performance.
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Prefer another valve brand? The same fix comes in Fleck, Autotrol, C-Series, Pentek and Pentair.