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Mermaid Water II
4.9(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have had Kinetico Systems before and wanted one for our new house. I submitted an online request to Mermaid Water Systems, and Lisa got back to me within the hour. She was able to get an appointment quickly. Randy came to our home (on time!) and quickly went over the options. We chose both the water softener and drinking water systems. We arranged for installation in less than a week. Zabi and his partner arrived and installed both systems. Our whole experience was positive, and we love the Kinetico systems."
Kinetico Non-Electric Water Softener
Kinetico Non Electric softener / filter
Kinetico Reverse Osmosis
Commercial Kinetico
Water Softener Install

+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Virginia Environmental Resources
4.6(
29
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great and personable. They walk you through everything from top to bottom. We had a water leak that we initially thought was coming from the water softener but just so happened that we had a leaking pipe that we wouldn't have known about if it hadn't been from the water softener alarm letting us know that there was water on the floor. Thank you VER for walking and talking us through with the builder. We appreciate you!!!"
Water Conditioner Stafford, VA
Water conditioners for private wells
Water Conditioners for a private well
Reverse Osmosis
Reverse Osmosis Under the sink drinking water sys

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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First Choice Plumbing & Remodeling
4.8(
128
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend this Plumber. Tommy is pleasant, professional, honest, fair, reasonably priced and most of all, he provided quality work. He arrived promptly as scheduled and completed all the work in one day. Due to the recent unusual amount of rain; for the first time in 14 years, my crawl space took on over 14" of sub-surface water. I didn't even have a sump pump because I never needed one before. Tommy came out a few days before the major work was to begin and dug a temporary sump pump pit to get the water out. A few days later he came back and dug a 3-foot sump pump pit and installed it, removed and replaced my old vapor barrier, installed two new water heaters, a new dehumidifier, and a new pressure tank. It's been a week now and I've been checking my crawlspace regularly. Although it's continued to rain everything has remained dry. Best of all he warranted his work for 2 years. I would definitely use him for any of my plumbing needs in the future."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HydraLux Systems LLC
5.0(
6
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

HydraLux is a small, family-owned business with 15 years of experience, carrying on his father’s 30 year legacy and expertise providing premium water treatment across the DMV. We’re proud to offer FREE water testing, competitive pricing, service on existing systems, and personalized solutions tailored to your home or business. With a commitment to unmatched customer care and clean water for every family, we treat your home like our own. Let us help today!

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Commonwealth Plumbing
4.9(
10
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

A good hardness level for drinking water can vary based on personal preferences, but an ideal level is 3.5 to 7 GPG. This means your water isn’t soft or hard. However, some people prefer the “fresh” taste from the minerals in hard water, while others like the smoother, “slippery” texture of soft water.

Most experts agree there’s not much difference health-wise between hard water versus soft water. That said, hard water is more likely to cause skin dryness and issues that go along with it, like an itchy or flaky scalp. Hard water can also decrease the life span of your household appliances and make it more difficult for soap to do its job.

Yes. To get soft water, you can install a water softening system, which will replace the calcium and magnesium ions in the water with sodium or potassium ions. Water softeners cost anywhere from $200 to $6,000, depending on the size and complexity of the system. You can either install a water softener for the whole house or just at your shower heads. If you’re sensitive to sodium or potassium, you can install a salt-free water conditioner.

Experts recommend that you put two to four bags of potassium chloride in your water softener every month. This amount depends on how much is in the bag (40 pounds is most common) and what your water softener manufacturer recommends. For more specific advice, talk to a water softener pro in your area and read the manual that came with your system.

Whether you need a license or permit for water softener installation depends on your location. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, while others may only require a permit and an inspection. In some cases, both a permit and a licensed installer are necessary, and some areas have no requirements at all. Often, only certified plumbers and electricians are allowed to pull the necessary permits. To find out the specific regulations in your area, you can contact your local building department. Alternatively, a local water softener installer or plumber will be familiar with the requirements and can typically pull the permits 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 tools like Angi’s state licensing tool to verify an installer's license status.

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