When lead seeps into your home's water supply, the consequences go far beyond the unpleasant metallic taste or murky discoloration. Invisible to the eye but deadly in effect, lead contamination can silently damage your family’s health, corrode plumbing fixtures, and devalue your property. Left untreated, it can lead to costly repairs, health complications, and the persistent worry of unsafe water flowing through every tap.

The system that fixes it

The Pentek Lead in Water System is engineered specifically to tackle the stubborn and dangerous problem of lead contamination throughout your entire home. At its core, the system features the Pentek-series backwashing control valve—a robust, serviceable head valve designed for precision operation and longevity. Unlike generic valves, this genuine brand valve actively manages the backwashing process that cleans and renews the media inside the tank, ensuring consistent and efficient lead removal over time. The system is built around a durable whole-house adsorption tank filled with a powerful combination of KDF-55 media and catalytic carbon. This unique blend works in synergy to chemically bond and adsorb dissolved lead from your water supply, delivering water so clean that your health and home are safeguarded from lead’s damaging effects.

• Genuine Pentek backwashing control valve: Ensures efficient media regeneration and proven durability.
• Robust whole-house adsorption tank: Designed for long-term use and reliable filtration across every faucet.
• KDF-55 media combined with catalytic carbon: Targets dissolved lead with a redox reaction that bonds and removes contaminants.
• Serviceable valve system: Easily maintained and repaired, extending system lifespan and performance.
• Consistent, automated backwash cycles: Keeps media clean for uninterrupted, high-quality water filtration.

Pick your size

Choose the size that matches your household's bathroom count to ensure your entire home benefits from effective lead removal, protecting every tap and appliance.

What it does for your home

• Eliminates lead contamination that threatens your family’s health and safety.
• Prevents lead buildup that can clog and corrode plumbing fixtures.
• Restores crisp, clean water taste, free from metallic bitterness or discoloration.
• Protects sensitive appliances and fixtures from lead-induced damage.
• Reduces the risk of costly plumbing repairs related to lead deposits.
• Supports peace of mind by securing your home’s water quality at every outlet.

With the Pentek Lead in Water System, you safeguard both your wellbeing and your property’s value while enjoying water that’s genuinely clean and comfortable to use.

How the media works

The heart of this system lies in its advanced media blend: KDF-55 paired with catalytic carbon. KDF-55 works through a redox (oxidation-reduction) reaction, a natural chemical process that bonds dissolved lead molecules, converting them into harmless particles that stick to the media rather than flowing through your pipes. Catalytic carbon complements this by adsorbing organic and metallic contaminants, enhancing lead removal and ensuring that your water exits the system clean and safe. This two-stage action is highly effective against lead because it targets the contaminant at a molecular level, preventing it from passing through to your faucets and fixtures. The backwashing control valve periodically flushes the media bed to remove trapped particles, keeping the system operating at peak efficiency without manual intervention.

Why buy this system from us

• Equipped with genuine, brand-name serviceable hardware for dependable operation and easy maintenance.
• Free sizing consultation tailored to your home’s specific needs anywhere in the US.
• Complimentary shipping across the United States, delivering your system hassle-free.
• Single-brand design ensures all parts and media are perfectly matched for optimal performance.

Common questions

Q? How does the system know when to backwash and clean the media?
A The Pentek-series backwashing control valve automates this process by monitoring water flow and operating on a timed cycle to flush trapped lead particles from the media, ensuring continuous, efficient filtration without your intervention.

Q? Will this system remove all lead from my water immediately?
A The system significantly reduces dissolved lead levels from your entire household water supply through continuous filtration and adsorption, dramatically lowering lead exposure over time for safer water at every tap.

Q? Can I install this system myself, or do I need a professional?
A While the system is designed for straightforward installation, we recommend a qualified plumber for proper setup to guarantee optimal performance and integration with your home’s plumbing.

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Prefer another valve brand? The same fix comes in Fleck, Autotrol, C-Series, Pentek and Pentair.