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Avatar for Superior Water Systems
Superior Water Systems
4.3(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Chatham, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Patrick is a real gem. repaired our issue and explained what he was doing and helped us the know our water softener better."
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Commercial Kinetico System
Kinetico K5 Drinking Water System
Production Rates
Contaminant removal

+5

Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Pure Water Solutions
5.0(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Chatham, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Was surprised to get a response as quickly as I did. Even more surprised that he was able to complete the job the next day. Plumbers in this area are few and far between. We have a lot of iron in our water so this system has a third tank that addresses this issue instead of a small filter that we had to replace quite frequently."
New system
Old system
Kaufman home
Dairy Barn
Response time1 day
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Dub's Plumbing Service, LLC
5.0(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Chatham, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

Response time3 hrs
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A to Z 24 Hour Plumbing
5.0(
1
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Chatham, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

A to Z 24 Hour Mechanical Services is a locally owned and operated business serving Petersburg and surrounding area! Call us for all your plumbing, HVAC, flood water removal, Fire cleanup, and storm damage. We will handle any emergency call! We will do all emergency calls 24/7. Call us for your free estimates! We really want to focus on water recovery and restoration services for our customers! We actually also do related mechanical repairs like plumbing, hvac, carpet and furniture water removal and cleaning including draperies, and general cleaning services!

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

No. You should never directly drain a water softener into a sewer cleanout. This practice is illegal in many areas because it could allow raw sewage to get into your drinking water and make you seriously ill. Many places have codes requiring a specific seal, pipe, and a large air gap between a water softener and a sewage cleanout. Check out Florida's Plumbing Building Code as an example of what these restrictions might look like.

You can install a water softener system by turning off the water supply, draining the water, and then connecting your device to the waterline. Next, you’ll fill your tank with the recommended amount of salt or brine (whichever your unit calls for; be sure to read the instructions). Turn the water supply on and check for leaks. You can opt to let your water run for a few minutes, then test it using strips. 

The process of inspecting your water softener system is similar.

Whether you need a permit or license for a water softener installation depends on your location, as requirements vary significantly. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, some mandate a permit and an inspection, and others require both. In some areas, no special permit or license is needed at all.

To determine the rules in your area, you can contact your local building department or consult a local water softener installer or plumber. Often, only certified professionals are authorized to pull the necessary permits, and they will typically handle the entire permitting process for you. Regardless of local laws, it is always recommended to hire a licensed professional to ensure the system is sized and installed correctly. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to check an installer’s license status.

If your water softener repair is fairly straightforward, like a simple filter replacement, then you can probably do it yourself with little risk. However, anything beyond a simple fix should be addressed by someone with extensive plumbing expertise to avoid costly water softener problems, like leaks. 

That said, even simple problems can be complicated to diagnose, particularly if your water softener is attached to a whole-house treatment system. So, unless you feel absolutely certain that the problem is an easy fix that you can take on yourself, it's probably best to hire a plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.

Most of the U.S. has hard water, especially across portions of the West and Midwest. The areas with the hardest water include parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Illinois, North and South Dakota, Ohio, and New York. You’ll find soft water in parts of New England, the Southeast, the Pacific Northwest, and Hawaii.

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