Water Filtration Solutions in Buffalo, NY

If your tap water has an off taste, leaves residue on fixtures, or you've simply started wondering what's actually in it, you're not alone. Buffalo and the surrounding communities draw from municipal systems that meet federal standards, but meeting a standard and delivering truly clean, great-tasting water are two different things. 

At Jim Ando Plumbing, we install whole-home and under-counter water filtration systems that address real contaminants, protect your plumbing, and give your family water you can trust — every tap, every time.

Get a professional assessment and find the right water filtration system for your home. Call (716) 325-4857 or reach out online today.

HALO Water Filtration Systems We Install

Jim Ando Plumbing is proud to offer the full HALO Water Systems product family. HALO water systems are NSF-certified, backed by some of the strongest warranties in the business, and engineered to address the water quality challenges Western New York homeowners face.

Our plumbers are trained to install several HALO water systems, including:

HALO 5: Whole House Filtration & Conditioning

The HALO 5 is a whole-home workhorse. It handles filtration and conditioning in a single unit, eliminating the need for bottled water, reducing bad taste and odor, inhibiting scale, and protecting against corrosion throughout your entire plumbing system. If you want clean water from every faucet in the house without chemicals or backwashing, the HALO 5 is the benchmark solution.

HALO H2 Zero Family: Whole House Filtration & Conditioning 

The H2 Zero Family is built for homeowners who want whole-home filtration with the smallest possible footprint on utilities and the environment. These systems require zero electricity, produce zero backwash waste, and are designed to last. Three variants are available: the H2 Zero ULT, H2 Zero Carbon, and H2 Zero Scale Media, allowing us to match the right configuration to your specific water chemistry.

HALO ION+ 2.0 Plus: Whole House Conditioning

The ION+ 2.0 Plus is focused on whole-home conditioning rather than filtration. It protects plumbing, extends appliance life, inhibits scale and corrosion, and does it all without chemicals, making it one of the cleanest, lowest-maintenance options available. For homes where the primary concern is hard water damage rather than contaminant reduction, this system is an outstanding fit.

HALO Mini 3 & Mini 2: Whole House Filtration & Conditioning

Not every home needs or has space for a full-size whole-home unit. The HALO Mini 3 and Mini 2 bring whole-house filtration and conditioning to smaller footprints. Both improve taste and inhibit scale. An important note: the Mini 2 handles filtration only and does not treat scale,

HALO Ultra Plus Reverse Osmosis: Purified Alkaline Water (Under Counter)

For drinking and cooking water, nothing delivers purity at the level of reverse osmosis. The HALO Ultra Plus is a premium under-counter RO system that produces purified alkaline drinking water and is NSF-certified against NSF/ANSI Standards 58. It targets a long list of contaminants including PFAS, PFOS, arsenic, barium, cadmium, copper, fluoride, hexavalent chromium, lead, radium 226/228, selenium, trivalent chromium, turbidity, and TDS.

What sets the Ultra Plus apart from standard RO units is its smart faucet. The blue light turns red when it is time to change filters, so you never have to guess. Filter changes require no tools. And its industry-leading 50% recovery ratio means 1 gallon purified for every 1 gallon of water used — far less waste than conventional reverse osmosis systems.

Additional features include an air hammer arrestor that extends equipment life and protects your home's plumbing, and the HALO leak detector protection valve, which shuts off water automatically if a leak is detected.

Hydro Point 2-Stage: Under-Counter Filtration

The Hydro Point is a practical, no-fuss under-counter filtration system for homeowners who want cleaner drinking and cooking water without the investment of a full reverse osmosis setup. It features the same smart faucet system that tells you when filters need changing, requires no tools for filter changes, can be plumbed directly to an existing kitchen faucet.

HALO Heater Guardian: Sediment Filter & Scale Inhibitor

If you have a tank or tankless water heater, the Heater Guardian is worth a close look. It is a dual-stage sediment filter and scale inhibitor designed specifically to protect water heating equipment, which is the single largest energy-using appliance in most homes. It delivers an industry-leading 12.5 GPM flow rate and a 2-year filter life, and it works with both traditional tank-style heaters and tankless units.

Understanding Water Quality in Western New York

Buffalo's water comes primarily from Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes and one of the most tested freshwater sources in the country. Erie County's water consistently meets EPA standards, but municipal treatment does not remove everything. Additionally, older homes throughout the Buffalo area, particularly in neighborhoods with infrastructure dating back decades, can still have lead-containing service lines or solder in their plumbing.

Add to that Western New York's hard water conditions. Erie County is known for moderately hard water, which contributes to scale buildup inside pipes, water heaters, and appliances over time. That scale quietly shortens the life of your equipment and reduces efficiency — costs you pay for gradually without realizing it.

A properly matched water filtration system does more than improve taste. It reduces the contaminants your family is exposed to, protects every water-using appliance in your home, and over time pays for itself in equipment longevity and fewer plumbing repairs. Jim Ando Plumbing has been solving water problems across Western New York since 1992. We know what's in the water here, and we know which systems are built to handle it.

Ready for Better Water? Let's Talk.

A water filtration system is one of the most practical investments you can make in your home. It protects your family, extends the life of your plumbing and appliances, and pays dividends every day. We can help you find the right fit for your home and your budget, and we will install it the right way.

Call us at (716) 325-4857 or contact us online to schedule your consultation. Proudly serving Buffalo and Western New York since 1992.