Surprise, Arizona

Water Softener & Filtration in Surprise

From Marley Park to the master-planned communities of Surprise Farms and Sterling Grove, Surprise homes run on very hard water. We tailor the right system to your home and have it professionally installed by licensed plumbing contractors.

What's in Surprise Water

Very hard, and more than just hard

Most of the Valley's water comes from the Colorado River, delivered through the Central Arizona Project canal, blended with the Salt and Verde Rivers and some local groundwater. As it crosses the desert it dissolves calcium and magnesium, so it reaches your tap very hard, and carries more than hardness alone.

Water Report

Surprise

AZ · 85374

Here's what's been measured in Surprise's tap water, shown against the EWG Health Guideline, the level considered protective of health.

Arsenic

Linked to skin, bladder, lung, liver & kidney cancer; also tied to heart disease, diabetes and developmental harm.

Measured: 3.71 ppb

927×

over health guideline

Hexavalent chromium

Linked to stomach, oral and intestinal cancer; also tied to liver and kidney damage and to reproductive and developmental harm.

Measured: 10.1 ppb

503×

over health guideline

Water hardness

Scale, spotting & dry skin

Measured: 21.1 gpg

Very hard

Source: EWG Tap Water Database. Several of these levels still fall within federal legal limits, which are set well above the health goal. A complimentary in-home test shows your home's exact numbers.

Book a free in-home water test

Recommended for Surprise Homes

The right system, sized to your home

We tailor the recommendation to Surprise's water and your household, from the space-saving Signature to the high-capacity Reserve and dedicated reverse osmosis for the water you drink.

Aera Signature

Our high-efficiency single-tank softener with carbon media built in, the space-saving choice for many Surprise homes. See the Collection →

Aera Reserve

Our high-capacity twin-tank system with a dedicated carbon tank, built for larger homes and the most demanding water. Compare the systems →

Reverse Osmosis

A dedicated under-sink system that polishes the water you drink and cook with, six stages finished with remineralization. Explore drinking water →

How hard is Surprise water? +

Surprise water is very hard. Valley tap water commonly runs 12 to 20+ grains per gallon, among the hardest in the country, and your home's exact number is confirmed during a free on-site water test. Why Phoenix-area water is so hard →

Does Surprise use chlorine or chloramine? +

Valley water providers disinfect with chlorine or chloramine before the water reaches your home. Every Aera system carries carbon media that reduces both, along with the taste and smell that come with them.

Do I need a water softener and a reverse osmosis system in Surprise? +

They do different jobs. A whole-home softener treats the hard water at every tap, while a reverse osmosis system polishes the water you drink and cook with at the kitchen. Many Surprise homes benefit from both, and we'll advise what your home needs during your consultation.