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Small Home Well Water System

Handles iron, low pH, and hard water for homes with 1-3 bathrooms. The right-sized system without paying for capacity you do not need.

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Small Home Well Water System

Handles iron, low pH, and hard water for homes with 1-3 bathrooms. The right-sized system without paying for capacity you do not need.

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Not Sure What Your Small Home Needs? Most people calling about this system know their well water has problems but are not sure if they need all 4 stages or just 2-3. Aidan will review your water test results and tell you exactly what you need. If a smaller or larger package makes more sense, he will point you there. No pressure.

Stage 1 Big Blue Sediment Filter

  • 4" x 20" Big Blue filter housing with mounting bracket
  • 5-micron sediment cartridge included
  • Filter wrench for easy cartridge changes

Stage 2 Iron and Sulfur AIO Filter (2.5 Cubic Foot)

  • Fleck 2510AIO air-injection valve with electronic demand control
  • 13" x 54" Vortech mineral tank (gravel-free)
  • 2.5 cubic feet of Katalox-Light media
  • Handles up to 10 ppm iron, 3 ppm manganese, 5 ppm H2S sulfur
  • Bypass valve with 1" connections

Stage 3 Acid Neutralizer (1.5 Cubic Foot Non-Backwashing)

  • Clack C1190 non-backwashing upflow valve
  • 10" x 54" Vortech mineral tank
  • 150 lbs of calcite media (3 x 50 lb bags)
  • No electricity or drain connection needed
  • Fillport for easy calcite additions

Stage 4 Water Softener (48,000 Grain)

  • Fleck 5600SXT electronic demand valve (NSF certified)
  • 10" x 54" Vortech mineral tank
  • 1.5 cubic feet of 10% crosslink resin
  • 18" x 33" salt brine tank with safety float
  • 1" stainless steel bypass valve (pre-installed)

Included With Every System

  • Free shipping to all lower 48 states (ships freight on pallet)
  • Fill funnel for calcite and resin
  • 7-day expert support from Aidan at 800-460-5810

Iron and Sulfur AIO Filter

ModelFleck 2510AIO Air-Injection Oxidation
MediaKatalox-Light -- 2.5 cubic feet
Tank13" x 54" Vortech (gravel-free)
Iron CapacityUp to 10 ppm
Sulfur CapacityUp to 5 ppm H2S
Connections1" male threaded
DrainRequired (backwashing system)
Electricity120V outlet required

Acid Neutralizer

ModelClack C1190 Non-Backwashing Upflow
MediaCalcite -- 150 lbs (3 bags)
Tank10" x 54" Vortech (gravel-free)
pH Range5.5 - 6.9 (raises to ~7.0)
ElectricityNone required
DrainNone required

Water Softener (48,000 Grain)

ModelFleck 5600SXT Electronic Demand
Resin10% crosslink -- 1.5 cubic feet
Tank10" x 54" Vortech (gravel-free)
Salt Tank18" x 33" with safety float
Service FlowUp to 10 GPM continuous
Bypass1" stainless steel, pre-installed
Power Backup48-hour capacitor

Sediment Pre-Filter

Housing4" x 20" Big Blue
Cartridge5-micron sediment (included)
ReplacementEvery 3-6 months depending on sediment load

All tanks and valves made in the USA. 5-year valve warranty, 10-year tank warranty on all systems.

Call before you install. Aidan walks every customer through placement and plumbing over the phone. Call 800-460-5810 with your basement or utility room layout.

Installation Order (From Well to House)

  1. Pressure tank (your existing tank)
  2. Sediment filter (Big Blue housing)
  3. Iron/sulfur AIO filter (requires 120V outlet + drain line)
  4. Acid neutralizer (no power, no drain)
  5. Water softener (requires 120V outlet + drain line)

Electrical Requirements

Two systems need power: the iron filter and the water softener. You need 2 available 120V outlets in your utility area. The acid neutralizer and sediment filter are fully passive.

Drain Requirements

The iron filter and water softener need drain lines for backwash and regeneration. Route 1/2" tubing to a floor drain, utility sink, or outside (max 20 feet each).

Space Planning

Plan for roughly 5-6 linear feet of wall space. The three tanks (iron, acid neutralizer, softener) are 10-13 inches in diameter. The Big Blue housing mounts vertically and is compact. This system is specifically sized to fit in smaller utility areas.

Time Estimate

Most homeowners finish in 4-6 hours. A plumber can complete it in half a day. Either way, Aidan is on the phone at 800-460-5810 to walk through every step.

Sediment Filter Every 3-6 months

  • Replace the 5-micron cartridge when flow drops or it looks dirty. Unscrew the housing with the included wrench, swap the cartridge, and reinstall. Takes 5 minutes.

Iron / Sulfur AIO Filter Minimal

  • The Fleck 2510AIO backwashes automatically on a schedule you set during installation. Katalox-Light media lasts 7-10+ years under normal conditions. No media changes unless iron levels are extreme.

Acid Neutralizer Every 12-18 months

Water Softener Monthly salt check

  • Keep the brine tank at least 1/4 full with salt. Small homes typically go through a 40 lb bag every 6-10 weeks. The Fleck 5600SXT regenerates automatically based on your usage.

Questions about maintenance? Call or text 800-460-5810, available 7 days a week.

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What's In This Package

Installed in this order on your main water line.

Stage 1
20" Big Blue Sediment Filter Kit
20" Big Blue Sediment Filter Kit
Traps rust, sand, and particulate before it reaches the rest of the system
$195.00 individually
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Stage 2
Fleck 2510AIO 2.5 Cubic Foot Advanced Iron Filter (Katalox-Light™) (AIO™ Air Injection)
Fleck 2510AIO 2.5 Cubic Foot Advanced Iron Filter (Katalox-Light™) (AIO™ Air Injection)
Removes iron, manganese, and sulfur smell using air injection oxidation
$2,195.00 individually
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Stage 3
Clack 1.5 Cubic Foot (10x54) Vortech Tank Non Backwashing Acid Neutralizer
Clack 1.5 Cubic Foot (10x54) Vortech Tank Non Backwashing Acid Neutralizer
Corrects low pH / acidic well water using calcite
$1,295.00 individually
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Stage 4
Fleck 5600SXT 48,000 Grain Electronic Demand Deluxe Water Softener
Fleck 5600SXT 48,000 Grain Electronic Demand Deluxe Water Softener
Removes hardness minerals so no scale builds up on plumbing or appliances
$1,895.00 individually
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Purchased separately: $5,580.00
Complete system package: $5,150.00
You save $430.00 when purchased as a complete system

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Why a 4-Stage System for Smaller Homes?

Same Problems. Right-Sized Solution.

If you live in a smaller home on well water, you have the same water problems as everyone else: iron staining, acidic water corroding pipes, and hard water scaling fixtures. You just do not need the oversized tanks. This 4-stage system is specifically sized for households with 1-3 bathrooms and 1-4 people. The 1.5 cubic foot acid neutralizer and 48,000 grain softener provide more than enough capacity without the added cost of larger equipment. The iron filter is the full 2.5 cubic foot unit because iron removal depends on contact time, not home size. All media is included, all tanks are Vortech gravel-free, and all valves are professional-grade Fleck and Clack. Free shipping on pallet to the lower 48 states.
4-Stage System
Sized for 1-3 Bathrooms
All Media Included
Free Shipping
5 to 10 Year Warranties
7-Day Expert Support
Made in USA
Mid Atlantic Water Trust Logos
Feature Our System Others
System Count 4 Matched Stages 1-2 Generic Cartridges
Iron Removal 2.5 CF Katalox-Light AIO Small Cartridge or None
pH Correction 1.5 CF Clack Non-Backwashing Often Missing Entirely
Softener Capacity 48,000 Grain / 10% Crosslink 24-32K / Standard 8% Resin
Sediment Pre-Filter Big Blue 5-Micron Included Extra Cost Add-On
Expert Support 7-Day Phone + Text + Email Limited or None
Warranty 5-Year Valves + 10-Year Tanks 1-Year Limited
System Count
✅ Us 4 Matched Stages
❌ Them 1-2 Generic Cartridges
Iron Removal
✅ Us 2.5 CF Katalox-Light AIO
❌ Them Small Cartridge or None
pH Correction
✅ Us 1.5 CF Clack Non-Backwashing
❌ Them Often Missing Entirely
Softener Capacity
✅ Us 48,000 Grain / 10% Crosslink
❌ Them 24-32K / Standard 8% Resin
Sediment Pre-Filter
✅ Us Big Blue 5-Micron Included
❌ Them Extra Cost Add-On
Expert Support
✅ Us 7-Day Phone + Text + Email
❌ Them Limited or None
Warranty
✅ Us 5-Year Valves + 10-Year Tanks
❌ Them 1-Year Limited
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Got a Question About Your System?

Whether you need help with installation, valve programming, media refills, or troubleshooting, Aidan is available 7 days a week. Real answers from someone who has been doing this for 29+ years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tank and media sizes are right-sized for homes with 1-3 bathrooms and 1-4 people. The 1.5 cubic foot acid neutralizer and 48,000 grain softener handle the flow demand of a smaller household without the cost of oversized equipment. The iron filter is the same 2.5 cubic foot unit we use in larger systems because iron removal needs the contact time regardless of home size.

It depends on your water test. If you have iron, low pH, and hardness (the most common combination in well water), then yes. If you only have one or two of these problems, you might only need 2-3 stages. Call Aidan at 800-460-5810 with your water test results and he will tell you exactly which stages to keep and which to skip.

This system is designed around the 3 most common well water problems: iron, low pH, and hardness. Most small homes with these issues do not also have bacterial contamination or significant taste/odor problems after the iron and pH are corrected. If your water test shows bacteria or you want taste polishing, we can add a UV sterilizer or carbon filter to your order. Call us.

Yes, both are easy to add. The carbon filter goes after the softener (no power or drain needed) and the UV goes last in the line. We sell both as standalone systems that plumb right into the existing treatment line with standard 1-inch connections.

Yes. With 4 systems it is very manageable for a handy homeowner. Plan 4-6 hours. The key is getting them in the right order (sediment, iron, neutralizer, softener) and making sure connections are tight. Aidan walks customers through installation over the phone 7 days a week at 800-460-5810.

You can upgrade individual stages without replacing the whole system. If you move to a larger home or add bathrooms, the most common upgrade is the softener (48K to 64K). Call us and we will advise on what makes sense without over-spending.

Small Home Well Water System
Small Home Well Water ... $5,150.00

Why a 4-Stage System Costs More

Professional Components vs. Budget Alternatives

What You Get With Budget Systems

Budget 'whole house' filter bundles often use undersized tanks, cheap cartridge-based iron removal that clogs in weeks, timer-based softener valves that waste salt, and partial media fills that need immediate topping off. They also rarely include an acid neutralizer at all, leaving your pipes to corrode even after the iron is filtered out.

Most sellers offer limited or no support. When you are connecting 3 or 4 systems and need to know which goes first or how to program the valve, you are on your own.

The Real Cost Comparison

Budget 'Whole House' Bundle
$2,000-3,500
  • Lifespan: Fails in 3-4 years
  • Result: Frequent repairs, poor water quality, leaks
  • Support: None
$0.90-1.20/day (shorter component life, frequent replacements)
Best Long-Term Value
Our Small Home System
$5,150
  • Lifespan: Lasts 15+ years
  • Result: Done right the first time, peace of mind
  • Support: Lifetime USA Support
$0.47/day over a 30-year system life

These 4 systems cost $5,550 purchased individually. This package saves $400 and ensures everything is properly sized to work together. The long-term value is even better: professional-grade components last longer, waste less salt, and do not need constant media replacement like budget alternatives.

What You Get With Our System

This system uses the same professional-grade components we have been selling for 29+ years: a Fleck 2510AIO for iron removal, a Clack C1190 non-backwashing neutralizer, and a Fleck 5600SXT softener. All tanks are Vortech gravel-free for better flow and easier service. The 10% crosslink resin in the softener lasts 20-30% longer than the standard 8% used in budget packages.

You also get Aidan on the phone 7 days a week. Before the purchase, during installation, and for the life of the system.

Contact Us
800-460-5810

We're here to help.

1-Year Risk-Free Guarantee

Sized for Small Homes, Backed for Life

If this 4-stage system fails to solve your well water problems within 30 days of installation, contact us and we will work with you to resolve the issue. Whether that means troubleshooting your setup, adjusting valve programming, replacing a component, or issuing a full refund. No shipping heavy equipment back. No restocking fees. No runaround.

10,000+ Systems Installed
455+ Verified Reviews
29+ Success Rate

After 29+ years selling and supporting water treatment systems, we know which components work together and how to size them for smaller homes. This is not a one-size-fits-all bundle. It is specifically configured for households with 1-3 bathrooms that have iron, low pH, and hardness.

The Industry "Return Policy" Trap +

Most online retailers offer a return policy that requires you to ship everything back at your expense. For a 4-stage system on a pallet, that is $300-400 in return freight alone. Then a 15-25% restocking fee on top. It is designed to make returns impractical.

How Our Real Guarantee Works
1
The System Doesn't Fix Your Water

If your water test still shows problems after installation, that is on us.

2
You Call Us, We Fix It

We troubleshoot with you: water test results, installation order, valve settings, flow rates.

Full Refund, No Hassle

If we cannot resolve the issue, you get a full refund. We handle the logistics. You do not ship anything back.

Aidan

This is what I recommend for smaller homes with the classic well water problems: iron, low pH, and hardness. You do not need a 6-stage system if bacteria is not an issue and your taste is fine after the iron comes out. Call me with your water test and I will confirm if this is the right fit or if you should size up.

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Brand New Product

We're still gathering reviews for this one.

Honest answer: this product is too new for individual reviews to exist yet. So instead of pretending, here is what 10,000+ homeowners say about the rest of the systems we sell, same team, same support, same 29-year track record you'll get with this product.

5.0
★★★★★ 455 Verified Reviews
29 Years in Business
10,000+ Homeowners Served
Real installs, real customers, real photos
Customer install: Fleck 2510AIO iron filter
★★★★★
Solved my very high iron issues

"I had well water with over 20 ppm ferrous and 7 ppm of ferric iron, plus manganese and some sulfur. Local water companies rejected me, said they couldn't help. I purchased two Fleck 2.5 cu. ft. 2510AIO iron filter tanks with Katalox-Light. Problem solved."

Amy H. Verified buyer · Fleck 2510AIO Iron Filter
Customer install: Clack 2.5 acid neutralizer
★★★★★
Corrosive water resolved

"New house, brass fittings on my Pex were all corroding. Tested the water, acidic at 5.5. Found Mid Atlantic Water YouTube videos which were very helpful, ordered the non-back washing 2.5. Easy install, water tests great now."

William H. Verified buyer · Clack 2.5 Acid Neutralizer
Customer install: Fleck 2510AIO iron filter
★★★★★
Amazing set up

"Straight forward installation. In, out, and the drain. Ran a back wash cycle then put it online and it works GREAT. Cleaned out the iron and raised the pH to 7.5. Culligan tried to sell me something twice the price."

Dustin H. Verified buyer · Fleck 2510AIO Iron Filter
Customer install: full water treatment system
★★★★★
Outstanding help and products

"Three contractors and two other suppliers reviewed my well report. Quotes ranged from $5,000 to $10,000. Then I found Mid Atlantic. Aidan reviewed the report and recommended a complete system. Same equipment, fraction of the cost, and the support was real."

Mark H. Verified buyer · Full Treatment System
Customer install: Clack 2.5 acid neutralizer
★★★★★
Does exactly what it's supposed to do

"Easy, bullet-proof installation. No moving parts. Raised my pH from 6.8 to a perfect 7.6. I had previously installed the same unit in my daughter's water system. Her pH was 5.2. Following Aidan's videos, both installs went smoothly."

Dale H. Verified buyer · Clack 2.5 Acid Neutralizer
Customer install: Clack 2.5 acid neutralizer
★★★★★
My water is fixed

"Super easy install. Shouldn't have to service it for approximately 24-36 months based on my water usage. Tank is solid, fittings are clean, no leaks. Exactly what was advertised."

Henry Hall Verified buyer · Clack 2.5 Acid Neutralizer
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5 & 10 Year Warranties on Equipment
Free Lifetime US-Based Phone & Text Support
30-Day Returns, No Questions

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