Cleaner water from every tap. No salt. No hassle.
The Inland Empire's water quality challenges aren't just about hardness — perchlorate and PFAS contamination have made national headlines. LifeSource filters and conditions your water at the point of entry, so every tap delivers cleaner, better-tasting water without the salt, waste, or maintenance of a traditional water softener.
The Inland Empire is served by dozens of local water agencies across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Water quality varies by city and neighborhood, but common themes emerge: very hard water, and contamination concerns from legacy military and industrial sites that have drawn national attention.
| Key Contaminant | Inland Empire Level | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 10–13 GPG | "Hard" to "Very Hard" (EPA: >10.5 GPG) |
| Perchlorate | 2.0 ppb (ND–2.9) | Legacy contamination from rocket fuel manufacturing |
| PFAS | Detected | "Forever chemicals" from military/industrial sites |
| Nitrates | 5.4 mg/L (4.6–6.8) | Agricultural & septic system runoff |
| Chlorine | Present | Used for disinfection; affects taste & smell |
Extreme mineral buildup on fixtures and showerheads
Concerns about perchlorate and PFAS contamination
Dry skin and flat hair after showering
Chlorine taste and smell from every tap
White spots on dishes and cloudy glassware
LifeSource installs a whole-house water filtration and conditioning system at the point of entry to your home. Every faucet, shower, and appliance gets filtered, conditioned water.
Reduces chlorine, chloramine, sediment, and other common contaminants found in Inland Empire municipal water. Carbon-based media, no chemicals added.
Addresses hard water scale without salt, brine discharge, or wastewater. Minerals stay in your water. The scale doesn't stay on your fixtures.
Installed at the main water line. Every tap, every shower, every appliance. One system replaces the patchwork of under-sink filters, shower filters, and fridge filters.
| Feature | LifeSource | Traditional Softener |
|---|---|---|
| Salt required | None | 40–80 lbs/month |
| Wastewater discharge | Zero | Brine discharge to drain |
| Filtration included | Yes — Whole House | No — softening only |
| Maintenance | Minimal Regular Maintenance | Salt refills, resin replacement |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Typically 1–10 years |
Traditional water softeners discharge salt brine into municipal wastewater systems. That brine is expensive and difficult to remove during treatment, and it can damage the environment when it reaches rivers, lakes, and groundwater. In the Inland Empire, several communities have already taken action.
Inland Empire context:
Several Inland Empire communities have enacted specific restrictions on salt-based water softeners. San Bernardino, Redlands, and Loma Linda have bans or restrictions in place for self-regenerating salt-based softeners. Additional communities across Riverside and San Bernardino counties are considering similar measures. California's statewide water quality goals and the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board's brine management priorities continue to push this trend forward.
LifeSource systems use no salt and produce zero brine discharge, making them fully compliant with all current and future California water softener regulations.
Real reviews from LifeSource customers in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Best decision I ever made. I had a water softener for more than 12 years and I cannot fathom why no one told me about LifeSource sooner. Now I do not have to worry about buying salt. I love the taste of my water and I can drink from any faucet. I love love love my LifeSource Water system.
We have been a long-time user of LifeSource dating back to the 1980s. We enjoyed the filtered water without having to use a salt system, and there is no maintenance required. Once installed, it is basically a product you can forget. It just keeps serving up clean, clear and excellent tasting water.
Since having our LifeSource Water System installed, we have not had to buy bottled water, nor lug in heavy bags of softener salt again. Being able to drink safe, clean-tasting water from every tap in our home is so great. Our LifeSource Water System was perhaps the best investment we have ever made for our home.
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LifeSource serves homeowners throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including:
Our Southern California teams serve the Inland Empire from our Pasadena headquarters. All consultations and installations are scheduled with local install crews.
Installed by our certified teams, saving you the hassle of coordinating with inexperienced third-party plumbers. Typical installation: 2–4 hours. We handle permits where required.
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