Will a softener make my water safe to drink?

No. A softener removes hardness, not germs or most contaminants. If you have safety concerns, test the water and choose treatment for what the test finds.

Do I need a permit for a softener?

Rules vary. Connecting to the home's plumbing is plumbing work; the plumber will know what your city or county requires.

Water Softeners & Filters · Lakeland, FL

Water Softeners & Filters in Lakeland, FL

If you're scrubbing white crust off shower heads and taps, or your well water smells or tastes off, a softener or filter may help. Testing comes first.

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Start with a test

City customers can ask the utility for its water quality report. Well owners should have the water tested. Knowing what is actually in the water stops you buying equipment you don't need.

Scale and hardness

Hard water leaves crust on fixtures, spots on dishes and scale inside water heaters, which makes them work harder. A softener swaps hardness minerals out before the water reaches your pipes.

Whole-house filters

Sediment and carbon filters improve taste and smell and protect fixtures. Under-sink filters or reverse osmosis units are an option for drinking water only.

Private wells

Some homes in rural Polk County are on private wells. Sulphur smell, iron staining or sand in the water each need a different fix, so test before you buy.

Upkeep

Softeners need salt and the occasional service; filters need cartridges changed on schedule. A neglected system can make water worse, not better.

Ask a plumber

The plumber can install the unit with a bypass valve so it can be serviced without shutting off the house. Send a request and a plumber will get in touch.

Sizing the system

A softener sized for a two-person condo won't keep up with a family of five, and an oversized one wastes salt and water. The plumber sizes the unit from your household's water use and the test results.

Placement

Softeners and whole-house filters usually go where the main line enters the house, often in the garage. They need a drain nearby and room to service them.

Frequently asked questions

Will a softener make my water safe to drink?: No. A softener removes hardness, not germs or most contaminants. If you have safety concerns, test the water and choose treatment for what the test finds.
Do I need a permit for a softener?: Rules vary. Connecting to the home's plumbing is plumbing work; the plumber will know what your city or county requires.

Other plumbing services

Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, backups, flooding and leaking water heaters that can't wait.Slab Leak Detection & RepairHigh bills, warm floors and the sound of running water with every tap off.Drain CleaningSlow sinks, gurgling toilets, backed-up showers and repeat clogs.Water HeatersNo hot water, leaks, rusty water, noisy tanks and tankless upgrades.Sewer & Septic LinesSewer laterals, septic lines, roots, breaks and backups after storms.RepipingRepeated leaks, failing old pipe, low pressure and whole-home replacements.Fixtures & RemodelsToilets, taps, showers, disposals and bathroom or kitchen remodels.

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