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Water Filtration System Layout for a House with Storage Tank, Water Softener, and Ultrafiltration, with a Separate Drinking Water Line

This scheme illustrates a residential water treatment system with a storage tank, where water проходит through mechanical filtration, softening, and ultrafiltration. Drinking water is supplied via a separate line directly from the main water inlet through a reverse osmosis system.
This is one of the most optimal system configurations in terms of price-to-performance ratio.

Water Filtration and Softening System Layout for Houses and Apartments with a Water Softener, Ultrafiltration, and Reverse Osmosis System

The image shows a water filtration system for a house with a storage tank: water passes through a PP sediment filter, storage tank, water softener, and ultrafiltration, then is supplied to the house and boiler, while a separate raw water line runs to the kitchen and feeds a reverse osmosis system.
Author: Filter.cy Engineers
Expertise: Water treatment and filtration systems
Last updated: March 2026
In this system, water enters from the municipal supply and passes through an inlet service valve, which allows the water to be shut off during maintenance.
Next, the water flows through a PP sediment filter. This stage removes sand, rust, and suspended particles, preventing contamination of the storage tank.
After that, water is directed into a rooftop storage tank, creating a reserve supply for the household.
From the tank, water is delivered into the plumbing system and passes through a water softener. The softener removes calcium and magnesium hardness salts, making the water soft and protecting the boiler, plumbing, and household appliances from scale buildup.
The next stage is ultrafiltration with automatic backwash. Ultrafiltration removes bacteria and fine particles, providing an additional safety barrier in case contamination occurs in the storage tank.
After treatment, water is supplied to:
  • the cold water system of the house
  • the boiler for hot water preparation
In parallel, a separate raw water line is taken directly from the main inlet to the kitchen. A service valve and a reverse osmosis system are installed on this line.
The reverse osmosis system provides deep purification of water for drinking and cooking.
Логика потока воды

City water inlet

Service valve

PP sediment filter

Water tank (roof)

Water softener

Ultrafiltration (UF)

Split flow
├─ Boiler → Hot water
└─ Cold water → House

Parallel drinking water line

City water inlet

Service valve

Reverse osmosis filter

Drinking water → Kitchen tap

Step-by-Step Flow Algorithm

  1. Municipal water supply. Water enters the system through the main inlet to the house.
  2. Inlet service valve. A shut-off valve is installed to allow isolation of the system during maintenance.
  3. Mechanical filtration (PP sediment filter). Water passes through a sediment filter that removes sand, rust, and suspended particles.
  4. Storage tank filling. Pre-filtered water is directed into the storage tank.
  5. Water supply from tank. Water is delivered from the tank into the household plumbing system.
  6. Water softening. Water passes through a softener, where hardness salts (calcium and magnesium) are removed.
  7. Ultrafiltration (with automatic backwash). Water is filtered through an ultrafiltration system that removes bacteria and fine particles.
  8. Distribution to cold and hot water lines. The treated water flow is split into cold and hot water supply lines.
  9. Hot water preparation. Part of the water is directed to the boiler for heating.
  10. Separate kitchen water line. In parallel, a separate line is taken from the main water inlet to the kitchen.
  11. Service valve on kitchen line. A shut-off valve is installed on this line.
  12. Reverse osmosis filtration. Water passes through a reverse osmosis system for deep purification.
  13. Drinking water supply. Purified water is delivered to a dedicated kitchen faucet

When This System Is Used

  • The house uses a rooftop storage tank
  • Protection from rust and suspended particles is required
  • The water has elevated hardness
  • There is a risk of bacterial contamination in the storage tank
  • Stable drinking water quality is required

Key Advantages of the System

  • Optimal price-to-performance ratio
  • Clean storage tank thanks to the PP sediment filter
  • Soft water throughout the entire plumbing system
  • Protection of the boiler and appliances from scale buildup
  • Bacterial removal through ultrafiltration
  • No stagnant water in the drinking water line
  • Stable drinking water quality благодаря reverse osmosis

Components and Their Functions

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Examples of Implemented Projects

The image shows an installed project of a water softener and ultrafiltration system on the rooftop of a private house in Cyprus.
The image shows an ultrafiltration system installed on the rooftop of an apartment building after the storage tank.
The photo shows a reverse osmosis filter and a food waste disposer. The direct flow reverse osmosis system is connected directly to the municipal water inlet.

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