Water softener installation in Lockport, IL
Lockport's drinking water comes from the city's own wells. We start from the newest water report we have read for Lockport (2024 data), then work out what your home needs on a short phone call.
Where Lockport's water comes from
Lockport's water comes from the city's own wells, according to Lockport's water quality report (2024 data). The newest Lockport report we have read is from 2024, so we pull the current one on your call.
What Lockport publishes about its water
| What | What it says | Source |
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| Hardness | 36 to 42 grains per gallon. On the U.S. Geological Survey's scale that counts as very hard. See the scale. "Very hard" starts near 10.5 grains per gallon on that scale, and Lockport's water is over our 25-grain City Water Package line. |
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| Disinfectant | Chlorine. Water systems add it to keep water clean on its way to your tap. Carbon filtration in our whole-home system reduces the chlorine taste and smell. |
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| Newest report | 2024 data year. This is the newest report we have read, so we pull the current one on your call. |
What that means for your Lockport home
At 36 to 42 grains per gallon, Lockport's water is harder than the City Water Package is sized for (about 25). The right fit is usually the Well & Hard Water Package, from $4,499 installed and quoted in writing after a water test. Hardness can vary between neighborhoods, so we confirm yours first.
Questions from Lockport homeowners
Where does Lockport's tap water come from?
Lockport's water comes from the city's own wells, according to Lockport's water quality report (2024 data).
How hard is Lockport's water?
Lockport publishes 36 to 42 grains per gallon. On the U.S. Geological Survey's scale that counts as very hard. See the source. "Very hard" starts near 10.5 grains per gallon on that scale, and Lockport's water is over our 25-grain City Water Package line.
Does Lockport use chlorine or chloramine?
Lockport's report (2024 data) lists chlorine as its disinfectant. Carbon filtration in our whole-home system reduces the chlorine taste and smell.
Where can I read Lockport's official water report?
Here: Lockport's water quality report (2024 data). Water systems must deliver this report to customers every year by July 1.
Do I need a water softener in Lockport?
On the U.S. Geological Survey's scale, Lockport's water counts as very hard. "Very hard" starts near 10.5 grains per gallon on that scale, and Lockport's water is over our 25-grain City Water Package line. Many homeowners soften water like this to cut spotting and scale. It is a choice, not an emergency.
What does whole-home water treatment cost in Lockport?
Lockport's water is over the 25-grain line for our City Water Package, so a Lockport home usually starts at the Well & Hard Water Package: $4,499, quoted in writing after a water test. Hardness can vary between neighborhoods, so we confirm yours first. The City Water Package, $3,299 installed for a standard install, is for water up to 25 grains per gallon. The standard installation, the permit where your town requires one, and tax are included in that price. Anything that could change a price is listed on How it works.
Do you install in Lockport?
Yes, in single-family homes and townhomes with their own water line in Lockport. Condos and apartments share a building line, so we can't yet. You don't need a sales visit: a short phone call, four photos, and one price in writing.
Check your Lockport water
Tell us your ZIP code and where your water comes from. We'll pull your town's numbers before we call.
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