Water Treatment & Softeners in Durham, NC

Compare 27 water treatment & softeners contractors near you in Durham and surrounding area with an average rating of 4.8/5. Get free quotes, read reviews, and find the right pro for your project.

Last updated March 23, 2026

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Mar Cor Purification Raleigh Service Center

20½+ years online
mcpur.comGet a Free Quote

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

5.026+ years online
benjaminfranklinplumbing.com/chsdGet a Free Quote

Hydro Service & Supplies Inc

5.028½+ years online
hydroservice.com

North Carolina Water Company

5.01½+ years online
ncwatercompany.com

Pure Water Pro Solutions

5.03 years online
purewaterprosolutions.comGet a Free Quote

Wellness Water Filtration Systems

5.02½+ years online
wellnesswaterfiltrationsystemsdurhamnc.com

Williams Water Treatment Plant

5.0
durhamnc.gov/1196/Water-Treatment-Process

Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric

4.918+ years online
blantonsair.com

JD Service Now

4.912½+ years online
jdservicenow.com

Progressive Water Solutions LLC

4.922½+ years online
cleanyourwater.com

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.9~29 years online
rotorooter.com/chapelhillnc

Streamline Services Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical

4.922½+ years online
streamlineplumbinginc.comGet a Free Quote

The Water Specialist Inc

4.926½+ years online
thewaterspecialist.comGet a Free Quote

Happy Home Services

4.8~9 years online
happyhomeheatingandcooling.com

Triangle Water Services Culligan

4.814½+ years online
culligantriangle.com

Durham Alkaline Water Station

4.710½+ years online
durhamalkalinewater.com

Pure-Line Plumbing

4.612½+ years online
purelineplumbing.com

ARS / Rescue Rooter

4.529+ years online
ars.com/durham

Brown Water Treatment Plant

4.0
durhamnc.gov/1196/Water-Treatment-Process

CLAIRE TECHNOLOGIES

4.08 years online
claire-technologies.com

Leaf Home Water Solutions

3.215+ years online
leafhome.com/locations/north-carolina/raleigh/water-solutionsGet a Free Quote

Water Treatment & Softeners in Nearby NC Cities

Water Treatment & Softeners in Durham, NC

Durham water treatment is driven by moderate hardness (5–9 grains) and seasonal taste/odor variation in Durham city water. Older Trinity Park homes may have lead service lines. Most homes benefit from softener-plus-carbon combo. Durham Water reports drive sizing; NC plumbing code applies. RTP-area faculty demographic drives some premium kitchen-RO demand.

Durham water treatment installs run $1,400-$5,500 for softener + carbon, $4,500-$10,000 for whole-home RO. NC requires a state plumbing license. Standard salt-based softeners use 35-50 lbs salt/month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Salt or salt-free?
Salt-based for measurable softening.
Lead concern?
Possibly in pre-1986 homes.
Maintenance?
Salt 6-10 weeks, sediment 3-6 months, carbon 9-12 months.

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