
Family-owned · Grand Junction Local
Water Treatment in Fruita, CO
Award-winning whole-home filtration and softening for Fruita households, with free water tests and zero hidden fees.
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Fruita Water Is Hard. Here's the Fix.
Smart Living Water handles water treatment in Fruita, CO, from whole house water filtration to water softener installation and reverse osmosis, and every job starts with a free water test at your tap. Fruita's tap water is hard, like the rest of the Grand Valley, and the free test gives you the exact reading at your tap.
Sean Otto moved to the Fruita area and had a salt system installed the day of his home closing. He specifically called out that the pricing was straightforward and that there are no annual maintenance fees, which is exactly the opposite of what he'd experienced from a national chain that charged $300 a year and let black mold grow in his brine tank. That kind of experience is common with the big national water companies, and it's the reason Smart Living Water built its entire model around no hidden charges and no recurring fee traps. Either way, the free water test is where we start every job.

What Hard Water Actually Does to a Fruita Home
The damage is slow, constant, and mostly invisible until it's expensive.
Water Heater Scale
Calcium deposits build up on the heating element inside your tank. At Fruita's hardness levels, a water heater that should last over a decade can start losing efficiency significantly sooner due to calcium buildup on the heating element. That's not a scare tactic, that's just mineral math. That's not a scare tactic, that's just mineral math.
Skin and Hair Damage
Francine Brown, one of our customers, spent ten years with skin that cracked and bled. She tried everything. Within a week of installing a whole-house system, her skin started healing in ways it hadn't in a decade. Hard water strips the skin barrier every single shower.
Dish and Fixture Spotting
That white haze on your glasses and shower glass is dried mineral residue. It's not a cleaning problem. It's a water problem. No dish soap or squeegee fixes it at the source.
Chlorine and VOC Exposure
Treated city water carries chlorine or chloramines, and volatile organic compounds are worth checking too. A whole-house filtration system removes those at the point of entry, not just at the tap.
PFAS and Heavy Metals
Lead, heavy metals, and PFAS are all on our Fruita test list. Point-of-use filters at the kitchen sink don't protect your shower water or the water your washing machine uses. A whole-home system does.
Appliance Lifespan
Dishwashers, washing machines, coffee makers, ice makers. All of them have internal components that scale up over time with hard water. Soft, filtered water extends appliance life in a measurable way. That's a real return on the investment.
Our Process
How a Fruita Installation Works
Free Water Test at Your Home
We drive to Fruita at no charge, test your water on-site, and show you what's actually in it. No obligation, no pressure, no sales pitch until you ask for one.
System Recommendation
Based on what the test shows, we recommend the right system for your household, whether that's a water softener, a whole-home filtration setup, or a full reverse osmosis system. We won't upsell you to a bigger system than your water requires.
Same-Day or Scheduled Installation
Once you decide to move forward, we handle the full installation. No subcontractors. The person who tested your water is the person who installs the system and answers the phone if you ever have a question.
Straight from Google
A Real Review From a Fruita Customer
Joredan is great! Friendly and very knowledgeable and the system is amazing. Thanks Joredan!
I recently moved to the Fruita/GJ area and immediately had Joredan install a salt system as my family likes soft water. I found Joredan online through searches and other sources. I called his competitors and none of them had anything bad or negative to say, which is highly unusual. And Joredan didn’t say anything negative about them either. They all seemed to know each other. JOREDAN’s explanation of his systems and how they were constructed and how they worked were ultimately what won me over. I scheduled him to install the system for the day of my home closing so it would be ready to go. Install was really cool to watch. They did some good work. After one regeneration cycle, the water was so soft I had to call him and thank him. But he went above and beyond. I moved back to Fruita from FL where I used a company that provides a similar salt system. But they rip their customers off by charging $300 per year to “maintain the system and deliver 2 bags of salt every 8 weeks.” They did nothing to “maintain the system” other than put in salt and hit regen on the panel. I had black mold growing in my brine tank and it was coming into the home via the toilets. I disputed this with the company and they said it was normal due to the humidity. Nothing is normal about mold. So I disputed the charge of $300 because they weren’t doing their job. They fought me and my bank wanted a third party person who worked in the industry to write an opinion. Joredan wrote me a letter while he was on vacation. I submitted it. I won my claim. Got my money back from the rip off company. JOREDAN and Smart Living Water are true professionals. I know if I encounter any issues he will come out and make it right. And he doesn’t charge annual fees or any of that crap. Just straight forward, upfront pricing. And he explains how the system functions and when it will need to be flushed or repaired (like in 10 years!). He’s a good guy too. Easy to talk to. Thank you Joredan.
I found Smart Living Water on Google and tried to call two other local competitors first and they did not answer their phones. Later that day I called Joredan (after hours expecting an answering machine) and instead he answered surprisingly and we literally talked for almost an hour. He asked lots of questions, and I literally about broke down. Finally solutions and not more problems. I spent ten years with scars that wouldn't heal. Seven surgeries. My most recent one was six months ago, and within a few weeks of being back in hard water, it was cracking and bleeding all over again — it’s like my body couldn't catch a single break. Then I put in the HydraShield Elite whole-house system from Smart Living Water (I call it the Cadillac, and it earns the nickname), and in less than a week my skin started healing in ways it hasn't in a decade. I'm not reaching for lotion just to function. I’m not using it AT ALL except on my hands – YAY! I'm using less soap. And for the first time in years, I'm not waking up thirsty in the night, thanks to the RO. I drank distilled water for three years to protect my health, and the gunk my distiller used to pull out of the water was its own warning (I've added the pictures to prove it). I added the reverse osmosis system too, and honestly, the difference in how I feel is amazing. I do so much just to deal with chronic pain and live life, that anything and everything can make or break the day to day. What sold me wasn't a pitch — it was Joredan Quigley asking the right questions. He focused on me, my situation, and my actual health needs, then matched me to the right system instead of the biggest one. His customer service is the best I've come across: he follows up, he shows up, and his assistant Hayden Christenson made the whole thing simple. This saltless system ships anywhere in the U.S. Here's what people to hear: look at your water FIRST and let Joredan guide you. Well water, city water — doesn't matter. So much of what we put up with or blame on our skin, our health, starts with what we put into our body. I was drinking 2 gallons of water a day the last couple months moving. It wasn’t working. I added electrolytes and it wasn’t enough. Meanwhile my scars were becoming debilitating again. My cells could not hydrate and I was super light headed. Moving is stressful enough without all the extra complications. Thankfully it is now going the other way. I will update this review as I go along. Here is the difference of what I was dealing with in my distiller alone. ________________________________________
Super happy with our water filter! We could feel and taste the difference immediately! We are also very happy with the professionalism and thoroughness of Joredan and his team at Smart Living Water! Would absolutely recommend giving these guys a serious look!
Excellent service and a high-quality system! Jordan and his team installed everything the same day I purchased it and did a fantastic job. Professional, efficient, and easy to work with. I'm thrilled to have clean, healthy water throughout the whole house. Highly recommend!
Tastes Good!! Smart Living Water is in a similar class as Deep Rock Artesian water (no longer available), the best drinking water we have ever assessed by our method of energetic testing. Joredan is personable, smart, knowledgeable, timely, and easy to work with. We recommend the Smart Living Water Purification system as an extremely worthwhile homeowner's investment! Dr. T and J
I met Joredan at the Grand Junction home show. We are on well water (new experience for us) and I had already installed a purification/softener system. I did not know about Smart Living Water at the time. Joredan made no sales pitch, but offered to have my water tested to see if the system was doing what it needed to be. This was at no cost to me. Got the extensive test panel results back, which showed the system was ‘working’ but wasn’t really necessary. Our water was great but hard even with the softener. Joredan still didn’t try to sell me anything, instead offered to help me get the settings for the softener adjusted to be optimal (again at no cost). I would highly recommend Smart Living Water and regret not researching local suppliers more before purchasing from a national retailer. I have a good system but it didn’t come with the service that Joredan and his company provide.
I’ve been interested in a home water filtration system for a while. I met Joredan at a Home and Garden event and decided to spring for a free water test and estimate. He was super friendly and knowledgeable, explaining everything and answered all my questions. I came away with a better understanding of the water system in my home, and a new filtration unit. Water from the tap tastes fantastic now. Great experience!
Permits
Fruita Permits for Water System Work
HydraShield Elite: Our Flagship System
The HydraShield Elite whole-home system is what we install when a Fruita household wants the most complete solution available. Saltless conditioning, full-spectrum filtration, maintenance-free operation. Francine Brown called hers 'the Cadillac' and said it earned the nickname. It's the same system we'd put in our own homes. Ask about it on your free water test visit.
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Everything We Install in Fruita Homes
Whole-Home Water Filtration
Treats every faucet, shower, and appliance in the house from a single point of entry. Removes sediment, chlorine, heavy metals, VOCs, and other contaminants before the water reaches any tap.
Water Softener Installation
Specifically targets the calcium and magnesium that cause Fruita's hardness problems. Salt-based and saltless options depending on your household's needs and preferences.
Whole-Home Reverse Osmosis
The most complete water treatment option available. A whole-home RO system pushes every drop of water through a semi-permeable membrane before it reaches any fixture in the house. Overkill for some. Exactly right for others.
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Frequently asked questions
How hard is the water in Fruita, CO, and does it really cause damage?
Does Smart Living Water actually travel to Fruita for the free water test?
What does a Fruita water test check for?
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My Fruita home is older and closer to the city center. Is that a problem for water system installation?
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Our team will reach out within 24 hours, often the same day, to schedule your free water test. Find out what's really in your water before you spend a dollar on any system.
- We come to you. Free travel for a water test anywhere in our service area.
- We pay for well-water lab testing. Competitors charge an average of $299 for the same tests.
- No obligation. Straight answers, and the right recommendation for your water.
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