Water Filter for Home: RO, UV and 3 Stage Filters
The right water filter for home depends on one number: your TDS. If the water tastes salty or heavy, you need an RO.
If the TDS is already fine and the problem is dirt or germs, a 3 stage UV filter is enough. We test your water free, then fit and service the filter.
Types of home water filter
3 stage UV filter
Best for: Low TDS water that is muddy or may carry germs
Sediment and carbon cartridges, then a UV lamp that kills bacteria. No water goes to the drain. It does not lower TDS.
PKR 14,500 to 18,500
RO plant for home
Best for: Salty or high TDS borewater
5 to 7 stages around an RO membrane that removes dissolved salts and hardness. Part of the water goes to the drain.
PKR 28,500 to 40,000
RO water purifier with UV
Best for: High TDS water stored in a tank
8 to 9 stages: RO for the salts, plus a UV stage for germs picked up in storage.
PKR 38,000 to 46,000
Prices are market ranges for October 2026. See the full water filter price list.
Which one do you need?
| Your TDS reading or problem | What to choose |
|---|---|
| Above 1,000 mg/L, or a salty taste | RO plant for home |
| 500 to 1,000 mg/L, heavy taste | RO plant for home |
| Under 500 mg/L, but muddy, rusty or smelly | 3 stage UV filter |
| Under 500 mg/L, water stored in a dirty tank | 3 stage UV filter, with the tank cleaned first |
| Lab report shows arsenic | RO, then a lab retest after fitting |
Do not know your TDS? The free water test takes a few minutes at our shop in Ugoki, or send a sample by TCS.
How to choose a water filter for home
- Your TDS reading, from a free test or a TDS meter
- How many litres your family drinks and cooks with each day
- Space and a drain point under the kitchen sink
- A power socket, and a UPS point if you get load shedding
- Who will change the cartridges, and how far away they are
RO plant for home: how it works
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Sediment cartridge
Catches dirt, sand and rust.
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Carbon cartridges
Remove chlorine, smell and taste, and protect the membrane.
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Booster pump
Raises the pressure the membrane needs.
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RO membrane
Holds back dissolved salts, which leave with the drain water. Home membranes are often rated 100 to 150 GPD.
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Final cartridge and tank
A carbon or mineral cartridge sets the taste, and the pressure tank stores filtered water.
Good to know before you buy
- On many home units, the drain water is more than the filtered water. Many families collect it for mopping and washing.
- RO removes minerals along with salts. A mineral cartridge adds some back for taste.
- The pump stops during load shedding, but the tank still gives you what it holds. A UPS point near the sink keeps it running.
3 stage UV water filter
A 3 stage filter uses a sediment cartridge for dirt and rust, a carbon block for chlorine, smell and taste, and a UV lamp that kills bacteria as water flows past.
It does not change TDS, so it will not fix salty water, and it does not remove arsenic.
The UV lamp loses strength before it stops glowing. Most lamps are rated for about 9,000 hours, so change it once a year.
RO vs UV water filter: quick comparison
| Feature | RO plant for home | 3 stage UV filter |
|---|---|---|
| Lowers TDS and salty taste | Yes | No |
| Bacteria | Membrane stops most, UV added where needed | Yes, UV stage |
| Reduces arsenic | Yes, confirm with a lab test | No |
| Water to drain | Yes, part of the flow | None |
| Needs electricity | Booster pump | UV lamp |
Kitchen water filter for home: under-sink or counter-top
We fit home filters under the kitchen sink or on the counter.
An RO needs a drain point and a power socket close by, and a 3 stage UV filter needs a socket for the lamp.
We check both on the free site visit inside Sialkot district.
Water filter for home price in Pakistan
| Filter | Market range |
|---|---|
| 3 stage UV filter | PKR 14,500 to 18,500 |
| Home RO, 5 to 7 stages | PKR 28,500 to 40,000 |
| Home RO with UV, 8 to 9 stages | PKR 38,000 to 46,000 |
| Yearly upkeep, 3 stage filter | PKR 2,500 to 4,000 a year |
| Yearly upkeep, 7 stage home RO | PKR 6,000 to 10,000 a year |
Your exact price depends on the stages, the membrane and the pump. Send your TDS reading on WhatsApp for a quote, or see the water filter price list.
Cartridge change schedule
| Part | Usual life |
|---|---|
| Sediment cartridge | 3 to 6 months |
| Carbon cartridge | 6 to 12 months |
| RO membrane | 2 to 3 years |
| UV lamp | 12 months |
Dirty or hard water shortens all of these. We change cartridges and membranes for homes across Pakistan, see RO plant service.
Why buy from the team that installs it
Our head office and shop are in Bajwa Market on Wazirabad Road, Ugoki, Sialkot.
Our own team fits the filter, in Sialkot or anywhere else in Pakistan, and comes back when a cartridge is due.
If the overhead tank is dirty, a filter cannot fix that.
For a water shop or a bigger supply, see commercial RO plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best water filter for home in Pakistan?
There is no single best filter. With high TDS or a salty taste, a home RO is the right choice. With acceptable TDS, a 3 stage UV filter does the job and wastes no water.
A free TDS test tells you which side you are on.
Does a home RO waste water?
Yes. Part of the water goes to the drain carrying the removed salts, and on many home units it is more than the filtered water.
Many families collect it for mopping and washing.
Will an RO remove healthy minerals?
It removes most minerals along with the salts. A mineral cartridge after the membrane adds some back for taste.
Does a home RO work during load shedding?
The pump stops without power, so the unit stops making water. The pressure tank still delivers the water it holds. A UPS point keeps it running.
How often do the cartridges need changing?
As a rough guide, sediment cartridges last 3 to 6 months, carbon 6 to 12 months, the RO membrane 2 to 3 years and the UV lamp 1 year.
Dirty or hard water shortens all of these.
How much does a home water filter cost in Pakistan?
A 3 stage UV filter costs about PKR 14,500 to 18,500 and a home RO about PKR 28,500 to 40,000 at October 2026 market prices. Your exact quote depends on your water test.
Get a quote on WhatsApp
Send your TDS reading or a photo of your water source and roughly how much water you need each day.
We reply with a recommendation and a price.
General water test free, by TCS from any city. Site visits are free inside Sialkot district. In other cities, the visit charge depends on distance, so ask us first.