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Water Treatment

Chattanooga Water Treatment

Water Softening and Filtration Solutions for Homes in Hamilton County, Bradley County & Surrounding Areas

The water flowing from your taps can carry minerals, chemicals, and contaminants that affect everything from the taste of your morning coffee to the lifespan of your appliances and plumbing fixtures. While municipal water systems meet basic safety standards, they can't address the specific quality issues that impact your home's comfort, efficiency, and your family's daily experience with water.

Rooter-Man knows local water conditions, and we know how to help homeowners choose and install treatment systems that address their specific water quality challenges. Our comprehensive approach starts with understanding what's in your water, then recommends targeted solutions that improve taste, protect your plumbing investment, and enhance your overall water experience without unnecessary equipment or ongoing costs.

Knowing the Difference Between Filters, Softeners, and Purifiers

Water filters focus on removing specific contaminants like chlorine, sediment, and taste-affecting compounds through physical or chemical filtration media. This makes them ideal for addressing taste and odor issues while reducing contaminants at individual fixtures or whole-house applications. These systems typically require periodic filter replacement but operate without electricity or complex maintenance, targeting specific water quality problems.

Water softeners specifically address hard water minerals like calcium and magnesium through ion exchange technology. They replace these minerals with sodium to prevent scale buildup in pipes, water heaters, and appliances while improving soap effectiveness and reducing spotting on dishes and fixtures. Softening systems require regular salt replenishment and periodic maintenance, but provide dramatic improvements in homes with moderate to severe hardness problems.

Water purifiers represent the most comprehensive treatment approach, combining multiple technologies like reverse osmosis, UV sterilization, and advanced filtration to remove a broad spectrum of contaminants, including bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, and dissolved chemicals that other systems might miss. These systems typically cost more initially and require more maintenance, but provide the highest level of water quality improvement for families with serious contamination concerns or health sensitivities.

Rooter-Man has the skills and experience to mix and match these different technologies based on each individual customer’s needs. Whether you’re looking for soft-water showers, drinkable tap water, or whole-home treatment, we can help you find what you need to make your home cleaner and healthier.

Call Rooter-Man at (423) 308-6931 or contact our Chattanooga water treatment team online to experience solutions and service that countless customers already enjoy.

  • Superior Pipe Work
    “Jeremiah did a wonderful job installing our hot water heater and new vent pipe. Superior pipe work compared to companies we’ve used in the past. Price was very reasonable. We will definitely call the crew at Rooter-Man for future plumbing needs.”
    Julie N.
  • Fast & Courteous
    “They were fast and courteous. They have very good communication skills. We had a drain blockage, and they came out first thing the next morning.”
    Becky D.
  • No Mess or Fuss Involved
    “Fantastic company and crew! I had to replace a hot water heater, and there was no mess or fuss involved. They hauled the old one away, brought us up to current code, and got us back up and running in just a few short hours!”
    Justin M.
  • Years-Long Customer
    “I have used these guys for a few years now. After multiple plumbing jobs, they have always left us with quality, reliable work. Thank you to Connor and the rest of your team for always being great to work with!”
    Aaron P.
  • Honest Work Ethic
    “I appreciate their honesty and work ethic. I have used them in the past and always had a good experience and result. I'll continue to call on them for any plumbing or septic issues.”
    Betsy R.
  • Pricing True to Estimate
    “Very professional, Chandler and Jesse did a great job and were quick. Happy with the job staying at the estimate pricing even with several challenges. I’m pleased!”
    Robert J.
  • Excellent & Timely Service
    “Excellent and timely service. Technicians were on time, courteous, and explained the issues and repairs to my septic system so I understood what they were doing.”
    Rich H.
  • Big Project, Performed Perfectly
    “Tyler, Austin, and Adam were great! I had a leak in my upstairs bathroom, and the dining room ceiling caved in. They called their contacts and got a mold team over within the hour. It was a big project and they performed perfectly!”
    Laurel M.
  • Fair-Priced, Friendly & Knowledgeable
    “Adam was friendly, knowledgeable, and on time. We had a damaged water heater, and he assessed the problem and replaced it within two hours. The company is fair priced, and I would highly recommend.”
    Kris S.
  • Fast Emergency Service
    “We had an emergency on Labor Day weekend, and Rooter-Man helped us out immediately. It was after hours on a Saturday night, and they showed up, went above and beyond, and got us taken care of. I would definitely recommend them.”
    Trey C.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, although a running toilet could be a simple fix, it could be a total nightmare for a septic system. This can cause field line failure. Also, if you are not on septic, this will cause your water bill to go up. Give us a call for more information or to get started with our septic tank pumping.
  • We offer residential and commercial services in septic installation, drain cleaning, tankless water heaters, water lines, sewer lines, sewer street cuts, and septic tank pumping. We also provide 24-hour emergency service, gas piping, and bathroom remodeling. Give us a call today for more information.  

  • Yes, all of our work is warrantied, whether it be a simple cleaning or a complete septic tank install. We aim to provide our customers with quality work and peace of mind.
  • You should call us so we can resolve the issue for you. For efficient septic tank pumping, choose Rooter-Man!
  • Yes, we provide a range of septic tank services in all locations, including septic tank installation, pumping, maintenance, and repairs.

Regional Water Quality Problems We Can Solve

The geology and infrastructure of our service area create specific water quality issues that require targeted treatment approaches based on local conditions. 

Our water treatment solutions are designed to address:

  • Hard water. High concentrations of calcium and magnesium in local groundwater sources create scale buildup in pipes and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and cause spotting on dishes and fixtures.
  • Chlorine taste and odor. Municipal water treatment systems use chlorine for disinfection, creating taste and odor issues that affect drinking water quality while potentially drying skin and hair during bathing.
  • Iron and manganese staining. Natural iron and manganese deposits in local water sources cause reddish-brown or black staining on fixtures, laundry, and plumbing while creating metallic tastes that affect water palatability.
  • Sediment and turbidity. Clay-rich soils and aging distribution systems introduce sediment that creates cloudy water, clogs fixtures, and accelerates wear on appliances and plumbing components.
  • pH imbalance and acidity. Naturally acidic water conditions throughout parts of our region corrode metal pipes and fixtures, affect taste, and potentially leach metals into the water supply.
  • Sulfur compounds and hydrogen sulfide. Underground sulfur deposits create "rotten egg" odors in well water, which can make drinking and bathing unpleasant and potentially corrode plumbing fixtures.

These regional water quality challenges require professional assessment and targeted treatment solutions that address your home's specific conditions rather than generic approaches that may not solve your particular problems.

Don't settle for poor water quality that affects your daily comfort and damages your plumbing. Call Rooter-Man at (423) 308-6931 for same-day water treatment solutions in Hamilton County or any of the surrounding areas.

Proudly Serving Customers in TN & GA
  • Bledsoe County
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