Whether your water comes from Nairobi City mains, a private borehole, or a mix of both, filtration is often the missing link between “available” water and genuinely safe, pleasant-to-use water. Water filtration services address sediment, hardness, taste and odour issues, and microbial contamination — tailored to whether the water is for general household use or drinking-quality treatment. Bestcare Facilities Management Services designs and installs filtration systems suited to your specific water source and usage needs.
What our water filtration services include:
- Water quality assessment and testing
- Sediment pre-filtration
- Activated carbon filtration for taste and odour
- UV purification for microbial control
- Reverse osmosis systems for drinking water
- Whole-house/point-of-entry filtration
- Filter cartridge replacement and system servicing
Water Filtration System Options
| Filtration Type | What It Removes | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Sediment Pre-Filter | Sand, silt, rust particles | Borehole water, older plumbing |
| Activated Carbon | Chlorine taste/odour, some organics | General household and drinking use |
| UV Purification | Bacteria, viruses, other pathogens | Borehole water without chemical treatment |
| Reverse Osmosis | Dissolved salts, heavy metals, most contaminants | Point-of-use drinking water |
| Whole-House Filtration | Sediment and chlorine across all taps | Entire property water quality improvement |
“Filtration isn’t one-size-fits-all. A system built for chlorinated city water won’t necessarily address the mineral hardness or bacterial load typical of a private borehole.”
1. Water Quality Assessment
Every water filtration project starts with testing — checking for hardness, turbidity, iron content, pH, and microbial presence. This assessment determines which filtration stages are actually necessary, rather than installing a generic multi-stage system that may not address your water’s specific issues.
2. Sediment Pre-Filtration
For borehole-supplied properties in particular, a sediment pre-filter is usually the first line of defence, capturing sand, silt, and rust particles before they reach downstream filtration stages or household plumbing and appliances.
“Skipping sediment pre-filtration is the fastest way to clog an expensive carbon or reverse osmosis cartridge within weeks instead of months.”
3. Activated Carbon Filtration
Carbon filtration is highly effective at improving taste and odour, removing residual chlorine from municipal supply, and reducing certain organic compounds. It’s a standard component in most residential and commercial water filtration setups we install.
4. UV Purification
For properties relying on untreated borehole water, UV purification offers chemical-free disinfection, neutralising bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens without altering the water’s taste — a common requirement for restaurants and healthcare facilities.
5. Reverse Osmosis Systems
Where drinking-quality water is the goal, reverse osmosis systems remove dissolved salts, heavy metals, and the vast majority of contaminants, typically installed as a point-of-use system under the kitchen sink or as a dedicated drinking-water tap.
6. Whole-House Filtration
For clients who want consistent water quality at every tap — not just the kitchen — we install whole-house filtration at the point of entry, addressing sediment and chlorine across the entire plumbing system, including showers and laundry connections.
7. Maintenance and Filter Replacement
Every filtration system depends on timely cartridge replacement and periodic servicing to keep performing as designed. We offer scheduled maintenance visits so filters are swapped before they become saturated and stop working effectively.
Who Needs Water Filtration Services
| Client Type | Common Filtration Priority |
|---|---|
| Residential Homes | Whole-house filtration plus drinking-water RO |
| Restaurants & Hotels | Taste, odour, and microbial safety |
| Hospitals & Clinics | Strict microbial and chemical purity standards |
| Offices | Drinking-water quality for staff |
| Schools | Safe drinking water at scale |
| Manufacturing/Food Processing | Process-water quality compliance |
“The businesses that take water filtration seriously tend to be the same ones that never have to explain a water-quality complaint to a client or regulator.”
Indicative Water Filtration System Costs
| System Type | Indicative Price Range (KES) |
|---|---|
| Sediment Pre-Filter (supply + install) | 6,000 – 15,000 |
| Activated Carbon Filter | 10,000 – 25,000 |
| UV Purification System | 25,000 – 60,000 |
| Reverse Osmosis System (under-sink) | 30,000 – 70,000 |
| Whole-House Filtration System | 60,000 – 150,000 |
| Annual Filter Replacement & Servicing | 8,000 – 25,000 |
Pricing varies with system capacity, the number of filtration stages combined, and whether installation is point-of-use or whole-house.
“Filtration is one of the few facility investments where the cost of doing it properly is genuinely small compared to the cost of getting it wrong — a contaminated water supply affects health, not just convenience.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which filtration system I actually need? Water testing is the starting point. Borehole water and municipal supply typically need different filtration priorities, and testing removes the guesswork from system selection.
Do filtration systems need much maintenance? Yes — filter cartridges need periodic replacement based on usage volume, typically every 3 to 12 months depending on the stage and water quality. We offer scheduled servicing to keep systems performing as designed.
Can filtration systems be added to an existing plumbing setup? In most cases, yes. Point-of-use systems like reverse osmosis units are straightforward retrofits, while whole-house filtration requires access to the main supply line, which we assess during the site visit.
Bestcare Facilities Management Services tailors every water filtration system to your actual water source and usage pattern, backed by ongoing servicing so performance doesn’t quietly decline over time.
Contact Bestcare Facilities Management Services: 📞 0709 004 600 ✉️ info@bestcareservices.co.ke
Reach out today for a water quality assessment and a water filtration solution built around your property’s needs.