Key Takeaway: If taste or odor is present, pair whole-home carbon filtration with softening for full coverage. Carbon targets disinfectants (chlorine/chloramine) and nuisance flavors, while a softener handles hardness. A brief water test clarifies what you need and the best order to install it. Whole-home filtration and softening solve different problems. A softener lowers measured hardness (calcium and magnesium) to …
