Remove Lead and PFAS From Your Drinking Water

Water Filtration in Lansing for homes with contaminants affecting appliance performance and drinking water quality.

Del's Food Service installs water filtration systems that remove lead, PFAS, and other contaminants from your home's water supply in Lansing. When you notice white buildup on faucets, spots on dishes, or metallic taste in your drinking water, these are signals that your water quality is affecting both your health and your appliances. You need a system that addresses the specific contaminants present in your municipal or well water, not just a basic filter that treats odor or sediment.



The filtration systems we install target the contaminants that degrade appliance components and pose health risks. Lead enters water through aging pipes and fixtures, while PFAS compounds originate from industrial sources and agricultural runoff. Both accumulate in your body over time and shorten the lifespan of water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines by creating scale and corrosion inside the units. A properly selected filtration system removes these substances before they reach your tap or appliances.

Contact Del's Food Service to evaluate your water quality and determine which filtration approach fits your household use and existing plumbing configuration.

What Happens During a Water Filtration Installation

You start by identifying which contaminants are present in your water through testing, either from your municipal report or a lab analysis if you use well water. Once we know what needs removal, we select a filtration method matched to your water volume and pressure requirements. For lead and PFAS, this typically involves a reverse osmosis unit or a whole-house carbon block system, depending on whether you want filtered water at one tap or throughout the entire home.

After installation, you will notice that water no longer leaves mineral deposits on glassware, the metallic or chemical taste disappears, and appliances stop accumulating the white or orange buildup that clogs valves and heating elements. Del's Food Service positions the filtration unit where it can be serviced without removing cabinetry or crawling into tight spaces, and we verify that water pressure remains adequate for showers and appliances after the system is in line.



Filtration cartridges require replacement based on your household water usage, usually every six to twelve months. We mark the installation date on the unit and provide the cartridge model number so you can maintain the system without waiting for a service call. Systems that treat only drinking water use smaller cartridges and need less frequent attention than whole-house units that filter every gallon entering your home.

Questions About Water Filtration in Lansing

Homeowners often ask about the differences between filtration methods and what changes they should expect after installation.

• What contaminants does a carbon filter remove? Carbon filters remove chlorine, PFAS, and volatile organic compounds, but they do not capture dissolved minerals or heavy metals like lead unless combined with additional media or reverse osmosis membranes.
• How does filtration affect water pressure? A whole-house system may reduce pressure by five to ten psi, which is noticeable only if your starting pressure is already low or if your pipes are undersized for the flow rate you need during peak use.
• When should I replace the filter cartridge? Replace the cartridge when you notice a return of taste or odor, a drop in flow rate, or after the number of gallons specified by the manufacturer, whichever comes first.
• Why does my water still leave spots after filtration? Filtration removes contaminants but not hardness minerals like calcium and magnesium, which cause spots on glass and fixtures; you need a water softener to address hardness separately.
• How do I know if my water in Lansing contains lead or PFAS? Request your annual water quality report from the city, or arrange for independent lab testing if you use a private well or live in a home built before 1986 with original plumbing.

Del's Food Service can walk you through the filtration options that match your water test results and explain what each system will and will not remove, so you know exactly what to expect after the work is finished.