The Hydro Series

Different water goals need different tools.

Compare whole-home softening and filtration, drinking-water reverse osmosis, and site-specific whole-home reverse osmosis. We show you what is inside each system, how it is controlled, and where it fits.

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Compare the lineup

Start with the outcome, then choose the configuration

Final equipment selection depends on measured water conditions, household demand, plumbing, installation space, and the specific concern the homeowner wants to address.

System	Primary job	Treatment location	Configuration	Important distinction
HydroOne™	Filtration + softening	Whole home	One treatment vessel + brine tank	Combined configuration for a compact footprint
HydroDuo™	Filtration + softening	Whole home	Separate filtration and softening vessels + brine tank	More media capacity and independent service access
HydroSip RO™	Reverse-osmosis drinking water	Kitchen tap	Four-stage, 50 GPD point-of-use system	Dedicated faucet for drinking and cooking water
Hydro360™ RO	Reverse osmosis	Whole home	Site-specific system	Requires storage, drainage, pretreatment, and property evaluation

Compact whole-home treatment

HydroOne™

HydroOne™ combines whole-home filtration and ion-exchange softening in one treatment vessel, paired with a brine tank and a demand-metered control.

Configuration1 mixed-media vessel + brine tank

ControlDigital demand-metered valve

Filtration mediaCatalytic carbon + KDF

Softening media10% cross-linked resin

Catalytic carbonTargets chlorine, chloramine, taste, odor, and hydrogen sulfide concerns.

KDF process mediaTargets heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and iron while helping prevent bacterial and algal growth inside the tank.

10% cross-linked resinRemoves calcium and magnesium hardness with a more durable resin bead.

Graded support bedSupports the media and helps distribute water evenly through the vessel.

Inside the tank, we use Centaur catalytic carbon, KDF process media, and 10% cross-linked Aldex ion-exchange resin. We chose those materials for chlorinated municipal water and for a longer working life than lower-grade media when the system is sized and maintained correctly.

Component documentation: Centaur catalytic carbon is manufactured for potable-water chloramine and hydrogen-sulfide applications and complies with ANSI/AWWA B604. Aldex C-800x10 is a 10% cross-linked strong-acid cation resin. Actual media life depends on water quality, household use, flow, and maintenance. Component documentation does not certify the complete assembled system.

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Separate filtration and softening

HydroDuo™

HydroDuo™ separates premium filtration and softening media into dedicated vessels, increasing media capacity, contact time, and service flexibility for higher-demand homes.

Configuration2 treatment vessels + brine tank

ControlDigital demand-metered valve

Filtration vesselCatalytic carbon + KDF

Softening vessel10% cross-linked resin

Dedicated filtration vesselGives the premium carbon and KDF media their own treatment space.

Dedicated softening vesselLets the resin focus on removing calcium and magnesium hardness.

Independent media bedsSupports higher household demand and more flexible service access.

Demand-based operationRegenerates around actual water use instead of a fixed-day timer.

With each media bed able to do one job well, HydroDuo™ gives catalytic carbon more opportunity to contact the water while the dedicated resin vessel focuses on removing hardness. The larger, separated media configuration can support longer service intervals and lets filtration and softening be maintained independently.

The exact media quantity, tank sizing, flow rate, and programming are selected around the property. Actual media life depends on water quality, household use, flow, and maintenance. Published media certifications apply to the listed component, not automatically to the complete installed system.

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Why the inside matters

What is inside each system, and why we chose it

Two systems can look nearly identical from the outside and use very different materials inside. The Hydro Series pairs higher-grade treatment media with a digital demand-metered control for consistent treatment and efficient regeneration.

Filtration

Centaur catalytic carbon

Designed for demanding potable-water applications, including chloramine and hydrogen-sulfide treatment. Catalytic activity helps it work more effectively than conventional granular carbon for difficult municipal-water disinfectant goals.

Iodine number: 825 mg/g minimum
Abrasion number: 75 minimum
Mean particle size: 0.9-1.1 mm
Standard: ANSI/AWWA B604

Protection

Premium KDF process media

KDF uses an oxidation-reduction process to target and reduce heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and iron. Inside the treatment bed, it also helps prevent bacterial and algal growth, supports scale control, and complements the catalytic-carbon stage.

Function: Heavy-metal reduction and redox treatment
Targets: Lead, mercury, iron, and other dissolved metals
Media-bed role: Helps control bacteria, algae, and scale buildup
Placement: Layered filtration bed

Softening

Aldex 10% cross-linked resin

Standard residential resin is often 8% cross-linked. We specify 10% cross-linked Aldex C-800x10 resin because the denser bead structure is more durable in chlorinated municipal water and is built for a longer working life.

Type: Strong-acid cation resin
Cross-linking: 10%
Purpose: Calcium and magnesium removal
Component listings: NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 & 372; NSF/ANSI 44

Flow

Graded gravel support bed

The support bed helps distribute flow across the vessel, supports the treatment media, and reduces channeling so water has more consistent contact with the media above it.

Function: Flow distribution
Benefit: Supports even media contact
Location: Base of the treatment vessel

Automatic control

It cleans when the home needs it, not because a timer says so.

We use a premium digital demand-metered controller rather than a basic fixed-day timer. It tracks actual water use, maintains reserve capacity, and automatically runs the programmed regeneration and cleaning cycles.

Demand-metered regeneration based on actual water volume
Hardness and reserve settings programmed for the household
Efficient salt and regeneration-water use
Automatic backwash, brining, rinse, and return-to-service cycles
Usage history that helps support service and programming decisions

Premium digital demand-metered controller used on Hydro Series systems — Premium digital control used to automate treatment and regeneration cycles.

Performance and service life depend on measured water conditions, system sizing, flow, household use, and maintenance. Component certifications and specifications apply to the listed media or component, not automatically to the complete assembled system.

Reverse osmosis at the kitchen tap

HydroSip RO™

HydroSip RO™ treats the smaller amount of water used for drinking, cooking, coffee, and ice through a dedicated kitchen faucet.

Treatment4-stage reverse osmosis

Rated production50 gallons per day

Storage4.4-gallon NSF-certified tank

FaucetBrushed nickel standard

Finish optionsMatched when available

Warranty1-year limited warranty

Sediment prefilterCaptures dirt, sand, rust, and suspended particles.

Carbon blockReduces chlorine, chemicals, taste, and odor before the membrane.

RO membraneReduces dissolved solids and a broad range of drinking-water contaminants.

Post-carbon polishFinishes the water for a clean, fresh taste at the dedicated faucet.

Every HydroSip RO™ includes a dedicated drinking-water faucet. Brushed nickel is standard, and our local team can coordinate another available finish to better match the customer's kitchen faucet. Actual production varies with feed-water pressure, temperature, and water quality.

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Specialized whole-home reverse osmosis

Hydro360™ RO

Hydro360™ RO is a garage-installed whole-home reverse-osmosis system for properties where source-water conditions and homeowner goals justify treating reverse-osmosis water throughout the home.

InstallationGarage

Pressure tank500 gallons

DesignProperty-specific

Supporting equipmentPretreatment, pressure, drainage

Whole-home RO is not the default answer for every home. Hydro360™ RO includes a 500-gallon pressure tank, and the evaluation must account for garage space, drainage, electrical access, pressure, pretreatment, and ongoing maintenance before a recommendation is made.

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A system should earn its place

Start with a water test, then decide.

A free in-home analysis gives us something real to discuss. If treatment is not likely to improve the concern you called about, we will tell you.

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