Winter Is Coming—Why Filtration Matters Year-Round

When the temperature drops, most of us hunker down indoors. We spend more time cooking, taking hot showers, and running dishwashers and washing machines.

But here’s something you might not realize: winter is one of the most important times to pay attention to your water quality.

🏠 Your Water Usage Actually Goes Up in Winter

family cooking

In colder months, your family is likely using more water than you think:

  • Hot showers last longer (no judgment here—it’s cold!).

  • Humidifiers and steam vaporizers run more often.

  • You’re cooking soups, stews, and hot drinks daily.

  • Kids are home more over holiday breaks.

More water usage means more exposure to whatever is coming through your pipes—chlorine, sediment, and other contaminants.

💧 Seasonal Water Quality Can Fluctuate

Did you know that water utilities sometimes adjust treatment processes in the winter?

For example:
✅ Chlorine levels can increase to compensate for lower temperatures slowing bacterial kill rates.
✅ Sediment can shift in reservoirs and pipes during freeze-thaw cycles.
✅ Older plumbing is more likely to release rust and metals as temperatures change.

Even if your water looked clear in summer, winter conditions can stir up new problems.

🚿 Hard Water is Tougher on Plumbing in Cold Weather

Hard water is always an issue in Colorado, but in winter, the stakes get higher:

  • Scale buildup insulates heating elements, making water heaters work harder just when you need them most.

  • Minerals and deposits can lead to frozen pipes, as scale restricts flow and makes pipes more vulnerable.

  • Extra hot water use accelerates scaling.

The last thing anyone wants is a surprise plumbing bill or a failed appliance in January.

👶 Protecting Your Family’s Health and Comfort

Whole-home water filtration isn’t just about taste—it’s about feeling good and staying healthy, especially in the months you rely most on clean, warm water.

✅ No chlorine vapors in hot showers.
✅ Softer skin in dry, heated indoor air.
✅ Clean, safe water for cooking and baby bottles.
✅ Less mineral residue in humidifiers.

💡 The Bottom Line

If you’ve been considering a filtration system, don’t wait until something breaks or the cold sets in.

Winter is when your water works hardest—and so should your filtration.

Stay warm and stay well,

—Barbara