Water Treatment & Softeners in Akron, OH

Compare 20 water treatment & softeners contractors near you in Akron and surrounding area with an average rating of 4.7/5. Get free quotes, read reviews, and find the right pro for your project.

Last updated March 23, 2026

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PureSpring Water Softeners & Filters

~3 years online
purespringwatersoftenersfiltersakron.com

Wellness Water Filtration Systems

2½+ years online
wellnesswaterfiltrationsystemsfairlawnoh.com

B & B Pump & Softeners

5.016½+ years online
bandbpumpsandsofteners.com

Brimfield Water Center

5.0

Buddy’s Plumbing Excellence

5.01+ year online
buddysplumbingexcellence.com

Davis Water Treatment

4.924+ years online
daviswater.com

Arco Comfort Air, LLC

4.818+ years online
goarco.com

J&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric

4.8~14 years online
jandjplumbing.com

Wilson Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

4.821½+ years online
wilsonplumbingandheating.com/locations/akron-ohio

Blind & Sons

4.722½+ years online
blindandsons.com

H. Jack's Plumbing and Heating Akron

4.726 years online
hjacks.com

Winwater of Akron

4.6~24 years online
winsupplyinc.com/Location/Akron-OH/44319/Waterworks-Supplies

Clearwater Systems

4.5~28 years online
clearwatersystems.com/akron-water-systems

Curts Plumbing Solutions, LLC

4.16 mo online
curtsplumbing.com

General Ionics

4.0

Jeff The Plumber

4.0~27 years online
jefftheplumber.com

Water Treatment & Softeners in Nearby OH Cities

Water Treatment & Softeners in Akron, OH

Akron, Ohio water treatment contractors serve Summit County with mineral-rich water from area aquifers. Local water hardness varies but typically runs 8-15 grains per gallon. Most installers stock Culligan, Kinetico, EcoWater, and Pelican systems. Iron filtration is occasionally needed for well-water customers in surrounding rural areas. Reverse osmosis at the kitchen sink handles drinking water quality. Akron plumbing permits are required for major softener installations.

Akron's hard water drives strong demand for water softeners. The University of Akron community and growing tech corridor drive demand for premium systems. Many older homes have galvanized water lines requiring updates before softener installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Akron water need softening?
Yes, water hardness runs 8-15 grains per gallon, above the 7 gpg threshold.
Should I add reverse osmosis?
Reverse osmosis at the kitchen sink is popular for drinking water quality.
What's typical install cost?
A whole-home softener install runs $2,000-4,200 in Akron.

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