Whole-House Filter Before or After Water Softener?

System order depends on what each stage removes, its operating limits, and which device needs protection; there is no universal filter-first rule. The practical goal is to separate an observation from a diagnosis, use the right evidence, and avoid adding equipment that has no defined job.

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