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Serving Columbia, TN & Maury County · Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

931-570-1636 office@duckriverplumbing.com

Cleaner Water, Whole House

Whole-Home Water Filtration & Softening Systems, Installed Right

From sediment and chlorine to hard-water buildup, we design and install filtration and softening systems sized to your home's water and your family's needs.

  • Free Water Test
  • Systems Sized to Your Home
  • Locally Owned & Operated
  • Licensed & Insured

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    • Licensed, Bonded & Insured
    • Locally Owned, Columbia, TN
    • Free In-Home Water Test
    • Constant Communication
    • Professional Estimates

    What We Do

    Filtration & Softening, Built for Your Water

    Middle Tennessee well and municipal water varies block to block. We test first, then design around what's actually in your water.

    • Water Filtration Systems

      Whole-home filtration to reduce sediment, chlorine, and odor at every tap.

    • Water Softener Installation

      Traditional salt-based softeners to eliminate scale and hard-water spotting.

    • Whole-Home Water Treatment Systems

      Multi-stage setups combining filtration, softening, and conditioning.

    • Sediment & Carbon Filtration

      Dedicated sediment (SED), carbon block (ACB), and specialty (CRK) stages.

    • Salt-Free Water Conditioners

      Scale reduction without the salt, tanks, or regeneration cycles.

    • Annual Filter & Media Replacement

      Scheduled swaps so your system keeps performing at spec.

    Recent Installs

    Real Whole-House Systems We've Installed

    Every system is labeled and mapped so any plumber, including us on a future visit, can service it without guesswork.

    Clean, labeled, code-compliant installs Every system is mounted, labeled, and pressure-tested before we leave

    How It Works

    Matched to Your Water, Not a One-Size Kit

    We don't sell a single system to every house. What's installed depends on what's actually in your water and how your household uses it.

    1. Free Water Test

      We test hardness, sediment, and chlorine levels in your home before recommending anything.

    2. System Sized to Your Home

      Household size, fixture count, and water source determine tank size and filter stages.

    3. Clean Professional Install

      Mounted, plumbed, and pressure-tested, with bypass valves for easy future service.

    4. Simple Filter Swaps & Reminders

      We can set up a maintenance schedule so filters get changed before performance drops.

    Common Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How is a water softener different from a water filter?

    A softener removes hardness minerals (calcium/magnesium) that cause scale and spotting. A filter targets sediment, chlorine, and odor. Many homes benefit from both, which is why whole-home systems often combine the two.

    Do I need salt for a softener?

    Traditional softeners use salt for the regeneration cycle. If you'd rather avoid salt and tanks, a salt-free conditioner reduces scale differently, we can walk through the trade-offs.

    How often do filters need changing?

    It depends on the stage and your water usage, typically every 6–12 months for sediment and carbon stages. We'll set expectations for your specific system.

    Will this fix hard water spots and scale buildup?

    In most cases, yes. A properly sized softener or conditioner addresses the mineral content causing spots on fixtures, glassware, and shower doors.

    Reviews

    What Neighbors Are Saying

    • 5 out of 5 stars

      All of the folks at Duck River are excellent to work, especially Jessica and Jason. They are professional, prompt to respond and determined to efficiently and effectively resolve my plumbing issues. I've used them multiple times on different issues and recommend them 100%.

      Sandy Butters

    • 5 out of 5 stars

      Duck River Plumbing is an excellent resource for your plumbing needs. Their staff is prompt, knowledgeable and efficient. They have done multiple jobs for us, fixing a toilet, installing a tankless water heater and finding and repairing a water leak in our home. We highly recommend them for all your plumbing needs.

      JM Kennedy

    • 5 out of 5 stars

      My new go-to plumber. On time, treated my home with respect, took the time to explain the issue/options/service, & clearly explained cost upfront. Great to have local folks to trust.

      John Reed

    Where We Work

    Proudly Serving Columbia, Spring Hill, Mount Pleasant, Franklin, Brentwood, Leiper's Fork, Maury County, Williamson County

    Based in Columbia, TN, we serve residential and commercial customers throughout Maury and Williamson Counties.

    • Columbia
    • Spring Hill
    • Mount Pleasant
    • Franklin
    • Brentwood
    • Leiper's Fork
    • Maury County
    • Williamson County

    Columbia, TN 38401

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