Infrared and Shungite Water Filters in Chicago

Two advanced filtration stages that go beyond purification - refining water at the molecular level.

Most water filtration systems end at purification. The ProEcoLife PEL75 goes two stages further - infrared ceramic treatment and shungite mineral filtration. These aren't marketing additions. They're the final stages of a system designed around the idea that truly clean water should also be water your body uses well.

Infrared ceramic media is a traditional stage that many customers choose for a softer mouthfeel. Shungite – a rare carbon-based mineral from Russia – adds a final carbon-based polishing layer after the RO membrane. Together, these two stages complete a 9-stage process that produces water unlike anything available from a standard filter, a pitcher, or a bottle.

What Infrared and Shungite Filtration Actually Does

Far-Infrared Water Treatment

Infrared ceramic balls emit far-infrared radiation in the 4–14 micron wavelength range – the same range as natural thermal springs. Many customers describe the finished water as having a noticeably softer mouthfeel.

Shungite Antioxidant Filtration

Shungite is a Precambrian carbon mineral found only in the Karelia region of Russia. Its structure contains fullerenes — carbon molecules with natural antioxidant properties that neutralize free radicals in water. As a filtration medium, shungite also reduces residual organic compounds, petroleum derivatives, and phenols that may pass through carbon filtration stages earlier in the process.

Positioned After RO Purification

Both stages are placed after the RO membrane and mineral restoration stages – meaning they work on already-purified, already-mineralized water. They’re not compensating for earlier filtration gaps. They’re refining water that’s already clean, adding properties that standard filtration doesn’t address.

Long Service Life

Unlike carbon or sediment stages that require replacement every 6 to 12 months, infrared ceramic and shungite media have service lives of 2 to 3 years under normal residential use. We track each stage independently and replace them based on performance testing — not arbitrary calendar intervals.

How These Stages Fit Into the Full PEL75 System

The infrared and shungite stages don't replace the system's core purification work - they complete it. Understanding where they sit in the 9-stage sequence explains why their placement matters.

Stage 1 removes sediment. Stages 2 and 3 are carbon block filters that handle chlorine, chloramines, and VOCs. Stage 4 is the high-rejection RO membrane – the primary barrier against lead, PFAS, arsenic, bacteria, and heavy metals. Stage 5 reintroduces calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium. Stage 6 raises pH with alkaline calcite media. Stage 7 is the infrared ceramic stage. Stage 8 is shungite. Stage 9 is a final polishing carbon filter before the tap. By the time water passes through all 9 stages, it has been stripped of contaminants, remineralized, pH-balanced, and polished. That’s a different category of water than what a 3-stage or 5-stage system produces.

A Different Experience in the Glass

Chicago households that switch to PEL75 water consistently describe the texture as softer and smoother than bottled water. The combination of mineral restoration, pH balancing, and infrared treatment produces water with a lighter, cleaner mouthfeel that’s noticeable from the first glass – and one that makes it easier to drink the daily volume most people fall short of.

Relevant for Athletic and Active Households

Good hydration matters most during and after physical activity. Many Chicago households where family members train, run, or work physically demanding jobs choose PEL75 water because the remineralization stage adds calcium, magnesium, and potassium back after purification.

No Equivalent Available Retail

Infrared ceramic and shungite filter stages are not available in any standard retail water filter product. Pitcher filters, faucet attachments, and most under-sink systems don’t include them. The only way to access both stages as part of a complete, professionally installed 9-stage system in Chicago is through ProEcoLife.

The question isn't whether infrared and shungite filtration makes a difference. The question is whether you want water that stops at clean, or water that's been refined all the way through.

Getting the Full 9-Stage System Installed in Your Chicago Home

The infrared and shungite stages are part of our complete PEL75 under-sink installation. They're not available as standalone add-ons - they're integrated into a system where each stage builds on the last. Here's how the installation process works:

Water Analysis and System Sizing

We test your Chicago tap water before recommending any configuration. TDS, pH, lead, chlorine, and hardness levels all inform how we set up the pre-filtration stages that protect the RO membrane and the post-filtration stages that follow it.

Complete 9-Stage Installation

Our technician installs all 9 stages in sequence under your kitchen sink. The infrared ceramic and shungite stages are positioned and connected in the correct order after mineral and alkaline treatment. The dedicated filtered-water tap is installed at the same visit.

Output Testing and Documentation

After installation, we run a full output test – TDS before and after, pH before and after, and a visual water quality check. Results are documented so you have a baseline for every future service visit.

Servicing Your Infrared and Shungite Stages

Performance-Based Replacement

We don’t replace infrared and shungite media on a fixed calendar. We test output quality at every scheduled visit and replace these stages when performance data indicates the media is depleting – typically every 2 to 3 years.

Coordinated with All 9 Stages

Every service visit covers the full system – not just the stages due for replacement. We check each stage’s condition, replace what’s needed, and leave with the system performing at full spec across all 9 filtration steps.

Before-and-After Output Confirmation

After every service visit – whether it involves the infrared and shungite stages or not – we run an output test and confirm water quality before leaving. You’re not taking our word for it. You see the numbers.

Local Chicago Service Team

Our technicians are based in Chicago and carry all replacement media for the PEL75 system’s stages. When your infrared or shungite stage is due, we schedule the visit and bring everything needed to complete the service in a single call.

Why Chicago Homeowners Choose the Full 9-Stage System

The infrared and shungite stages are what separate the PEL75 from every other under-sink RO system on the market. Choosing ProEcoLife means:

Access to infrared and shungite filtration not available in any retail water filter product.
Both stages correctly positioned after RO purification and mineral restoration - sequence matters.
Performance-based service schedule - stages replaced when testing says so, not on a generic calendar.
Local Chicago installation and service - no DIY setup, no shipped components, no guesswork.

What Our Customers Say

    
 
 
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   Damian Kluk 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Pro Eco performed water testing and a well-water bacteria disinfection service at my home. They clearly explained what to expect throughout the process and were very communicative from start to finish. Their team was knowledgeable about water systems and to answer my questions. I had a very positive experience with this company. I will be calling them next year for another service.
  
 
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   elzbieta bednarz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional, friendly, great service, perfect water.Thank you.
  
 
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   Tomek Lasota 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been using ProEcoLife for at least 14 years. Back when we were still living in Des Plaines, we installed our first RO Water Filtration system with Karol Dołęga. We used this water for many years, and later when we moved to Mount Prospect, Pro Eco Life uninstalled, stored, and installed the system in our new home.
This is a company you can truly rely on. They remember on their own when the filters need to be replaced. They haven't disappeared from the market after all these years, and most importantly, they have truly great water.
People who come to our home ask where we get such good water. ProEcoLife water flows from every faucet, filtered through a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration system designed and installed by ProEcoLife. That system produces water that is, first and foremost, healthy.
LOVE IT!
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   Jakub Ligeza 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. At Anchor Express Inc., we used to spend thousands of dollars every year on bottled drinking water for our office. Aside from the cost, we were increasingly concerned about the amount of plastic waste and the potential health concerns associated with storing and consuming water from plastic bottles.

PRO ECO LIFE came in, analyzed our needs, and installed a commercial drinking water filtration system for our office. The difference has been outstanding. We now have a constant supply of clean, great-tasting drinking water for our employees without the need to purchase, store, or dispose of bottled water.

What we appreciate most is their ongoing service. Every six months, their team returns to replace filters, inspect the system, and perform preventative maintenance, ensuring everything continues to operate at peak performance.

The investment has been worth every penny. Not only are we saving money, but we have eliminated our dependence on bottled water and significantly reduced our plastic consumption. Our employees enjoy high-quality filtered water every day, and we have peace of mind knowing the system is professionally maintained.

PRO ECO LIFE has been knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend them to any business or homeowner looking for a long-term water quality solution.
  
 
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   Jakub Lgz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been a customer of PROECOLIFE for over 7 years, and I can honestly say they are one of the best service companies I have ever worked with.

My home is supplied by a private well with extremely challenging water conditions. The raw water contained high iron levels, arsenic, heavy metals, dissolved solids, and other contaminants. Drinking the water directly from the well was simply not an option.

The team at PROECOLIFE thoroughly analyzed my water and designed a complete treatment system tailored specifically to my property. They installed a comprehensive solution including sediment filtration, arsenic removal, iron removal, water softening, whole-house reverse osmosis, UV sterilization, pH correction, a booster pump system, and a dedicated drinking water RO system in the kitchen.

The results have been nothing short of incredible. After installation, I had my water independently tested by a private laboratory. The lab technicians told me they rarely see drinking water this clean and this pure. My whole-house RO system consistently produces approximately 4 ppm TDS water, while my kitchen drinking water system produces approximately 1–2 ppm TDS water. The quality is outstanding.

What truly separates PROECOLIFE from other companies is their customer service. Karol, Maciej, and Konrad are top-quality professionals who genuinely care about their customers and take pride in their work. Mrs. Sylwia in customer service is always professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with.

Over the last seven years, whenever there was an issue or downtime, PROECOLIFE responded immediately. In many cases, they had a technician at my house within 30 minutes to diagnose and resolve the problem. That level of support is almost unheard of today.

Thanks to PROECOLIFE, my family has clean, safe, healthy drinking water every day. Their technical knowledge, professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to customer satisfaction are second to none.

I would recommend PROECOLIFE without hesitation to anyone looking for water treatment, filtration, reverse osmosis, arsenic removal, or well water solutions.

Thank you to the entire PROECOLIFE team for your outstanding work and continued support over the years!
  
 
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   Pawel Wiktorko 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Zainwestowałem w system ProEcoLife (filtr na cały dom + RO w kuchni) i jestem w 100% zadowolony. Woda smakuje świetnie, a instalacja działa bez zarzutu. Chciałbym jednak szczególnie wyróżnić obsługę klienta. W trakcie codziennego użytkowania, gdy tylko potrzebowałem wsparcia, szybkiej porady lub miałem jakiekolwiek pytania techniczne, firma stawała na wysokości zadania. Pełen profesjonalizm i dbałość o klienta na każdym etapie. Gorąco polecam!
  
 
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   Wesley Rakowski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just swapped out our old water filter for the PEL75. It actually makes a noticeable difference in how our tap water tastes, and it’s great for brewing coffee or tea without that weird chlorine aftertaste. Professionally installed, very friendly and knowledgeable service. Definitely recommend & worth it.
  
 
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   Anna Baranski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bardzo profesjonalna  obsługa klienta
Od ponad dziesięciu lat posiadamy system filtrujący firmy Proecolife
Nigdy nie mieliśmy najmniejszych problemów z tym systemem.
Obsługa serwisowa i wymiana filtrów za każdym razem przeprowadzana jest bardzo sprawnie , szybko i bez jakichkolwiek niedogodności wobec klienta.
Bardzo polecam firmę Proecolife
  
 
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   Edyta Ksiag 
 
 
 
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Infrared and Shungite Water Filtration — Available in Chicago Through ProEcoLife

These stages can't be bought off a shelf or added to an existing system. They're part of a complete 9-stage installation - and a free water test is how it starts.

ProEcoLife is the only water filtration company in Chicago installing the full 9-stage PEL75 system – including far-infrared ceramic and shungite filtration stages – in homes and businesses. We’ve been doing this since 2014, across every Chicago neighborhood. Call (312) 889-8888 or book your free water test online. We’ll test your water, walk you through every stage of the system, and install it in a single visit.