Cleaner water from every tap. No salt. No hassle.
LifeSource is headquartered right here in Pasadena; we've been filtering LA water since 1984. LADWP water travels through aging infrastructure before it reaches your tap. LifeSource filters and conditions your water at the point of entry, so every faucet delivers cleaner, better-tasting water without the salt, waste, or maintenance of a traditional water softener.
Los Angeles water is supplied by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP ), sourcing from the LA Aqueduct, State Water Project, and local groundwater. It's treated to meet federal standards, but what's legal isn't always what you'd choose to drink.
| Key Contaminant | Los Angeles Level | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 6–18 GPG | Hard (EPA: >10.5 GPG) |
| Chloramine | Present | Primary disinfectant; affects taste & smell |
| THMs (Trihalomethanes) | 34.4 ppb (13.9–35.8) | Disinfection byproducts from chloramine treatment |
| Lead (at tap) | Detected | 90th-percentile 3.9 ppb, below EPA action level; from aging pipes, not source water. |
| TDS | 252–632 mg/L | Higher TDS = more mineral content |
Chlorine/chloramines
Sediment/rust/dirt
VOCs
Pesticides/herbicides
Industrial chemicals
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 chloramine, THMs, sediment, and other common contaminants found in LADWP 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. Several cities in the Los Angeles area and across California have already taken action.
California context:
Multiple cities in the greater Los Angeles area restrict or ban salt-based water softeners to protect wastewater treatment systems and the environment. Affected areas include Santa Clarita, Fillmore, parts of the San Fernando Valley (City of LA ordinance), and other municipalities. The City of Los Angeles itself has restrictions in certain areas. If you're considering a softener, check your local regulations first — or choose a salt-free system that's compliant everywhere.
LifeSource systems use no salt and produce zero brine discharge, making them fully compliant with all current and future California water softener regulations.
Los Angeles homeowners describe the same shift: clean water from every tap, no maintenance, no salt.
LifeSource water is the best, I wish that I had gotten it years ago! Such a difference in taking a shower, no dry skin and hair is softer. In the dishwasher, dishes actually come out clean. I love the system and would recommend it to everyone.
This is our second LifeSource Water System. We had a traditional high-end water softener installed with our new-construction home. In less than 6 years we had to replace two 50-gallon water heaters from the damage caused by the salt. Our LifeSource System is working perfectly. We highly recommend this product to anyone and everyone.
We just had the LifeSource Elite system with the Descaler installed as a replacement for our original system we'd had for over 10 years. The new system is even better! My husband, an engineer, was very impressed. We both highly recommend LifeSource.
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LifeSource serves homeowners across Southern California counties and cities, including:
(Pasadena HQ)
911 E Colorado Blvd Suite 100, Pasadena, CA 91106
This is our corporate headquarters and is NOT open for customer walk-in visits. All consultations are scheduled by phone or through our online form. Our team comes to you for in-home water assessments and installations.
Installed by our certified teams, saving you the hassle of coordinating with inexperienced third-party plumbers. Typical installation: 2–5 hours. We handle permits where required.
Call us — we likely serve your area.
1-800-334-5009
Tell us about your home and we'll put together a custom recommendation. No pressure, no upselling — just honest advice about your water.