WSP Whole House Chlorination System - Well Water

If your well water carries bacteria alongside heavy iron or sulfur that spoils taste and stains surfaces, this system helps reduce those problems through chemical disinfection. It combines chlorination with filtration and softening for your whole house.

The problem you’re facing

Your well water might have that rotten egg smell from sulfur, leave orange or brown stains on your fixtures, or cause cloudy water that looks unappealing. You may also worry about bacteria in the water that simple filters don’t handle. These issues aren’t just nuisances—they affect how your water tastes, smells, and performs for daily use.

Why it happens

Iron and sulfur come from natural minerals dissolved in groundwater, common in many well sources. Bacteria can grow in your water or plumbing, especially when disinfectant levels are low. When iron and sulfur are heavy, simple aeration or filtration won’t fully tackle them, and bacteria need chemical treatment to be helped out of your water.

What it costs you to leave it

Iron and sulfur buildup causes staining on sinks, tubs, and toilets that can become harder to remove over time. The smell and taste affect your cooking and drinking water, leaving coffee or tea with off-flavors. Bacteria presence means your water isn’t as clean as it could be, and iron deposits can clog pipes and appliances, making them work harder and wear out sooner.

How this system fixes it

This system uses chlorination, which means a controlled amount of chlorine is injected into your water. Chlorine reacts chemically to oxidize iron and sulfur—turning dissolved particles into solid forms that can be filtered out. At the same time, chlorine helps disinfect bacteria by disrupting their survival. After that, the water passes through a carbon filter and a water softener to remove remaining chlorine, taste and odor issues, and hardness.

What this system can handle

This is a whole-house setup designed for heavy iron and sulfur levels, plus bacterial contamination that softeners or basic filters can’t handle alone. It treats all the water entering your home, protecting every faucet and appliance. The chlorination pump injects chlorine continuously, the retention tank holds the water long enough for the chlorine to react fully, and the carbon filter removes the byproducts and chlorine taste. Following that, the water softener handles hardness, reducing scale and spotting. This system’s capacity and flow rates meet the needs of typical family homes with well water challenges of this type.

What you actually get

The system includes a chemical feed pump that precisely meters chlorine into your water, a retention tank covered by a lifetime warranty to give the chlorine time to work, a catalytic carbon filter with its control valve to remove chlorine and oxidized iron or sulfur, and a water softener to reduce hardness. Each component is a standalone unit that works together as a matched system. The control valve and electronics come with their own standard manufacturer warranties.

Is this the right size for you

This system suits homeowners with moderate to heavy iron or sulfur problems combined with bacterial concerns, typically from well water sources. If your iron or sulfur levels are light, or bacteria isn’t a concern, a smaller or simpler system might suffice. Conversely, if your water usage is very high or your contamination levels exceed those normally found in residential wells, a custom solution may be needed.

Living with it

You’ll need routine maintenance like replacing filter media and monitoring chlorine dosing periodically. The retention tank’s lifetime warranty means the main pressure vessel won’t need replacement, but the pump and control valve require occasional service according to their manufacturers’ guidelines. Overall, maintenance is straightforward and manageable, with most tasks spaced out over months or years.

What it won’t do

This system helps reduce bacteria and heavy iron or sulfur, but it doesn’t remove all contaminants such as nitrates, pesticides, or dissolved solids unrelated to iron or sulfur. For those, additional treatment like reverse osmosis or specialized filters would be necessary. It also doesn’t perform well if your water has very high sediment levels without separate pre-filtration.

Why buy it from us

Water Softener Plus offers this complete system with components you can service and replace individually rather than sealed disposable units. The pressure tank’s lifetime warranty adds long-term value, and all parts are available through us years down the line. We ship from Tampa with free U.S. delivery included and provide expert sizing help to make sure the system fits your water and household. Plus, there’s a 90-day money-back guarantee that lets you try it risk-free.

Included with this system

• Lifetime warranty on the tank. The control valve and electronics carry the manufacturer's own warranty.

Specifications

What this system handles

• Bacteria in well water
• Heavy iron and sulfur
• Continuous dosing

The next step

Order your WSP Whole House Chlorination System online today and start improving your well water quality with confidence.