Drain Cleaning
Clogged kitchen sinks, slow bathroom drains and backed-up basement floor drains.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Water Softeners and Filtration Systems in Evanston, IL
Spots on the glasses, scale on the faucets or a tankless heater that needs descaling too often. We test your water and recommend a softener or filter that fits your home. Our Evanston office is on Orrington Avenue, downtown.
Water Treatment Options for Evanston Homes
We install:
Water Softeners
Less scale on fixtures and in heaters.
Whole-House Filters
Filtered water at every tap.
Under-Sink Filters
For drinking and cooking.
Reverse Osmosis
Very clean water from a dedicated faucet.
Water Testing in Evanston
We test hardness, chlorine and sediment at your tap and explain the results plainly.
Evanston treats its own Lake Michigan water, and the city publishes a yearly water quality report. The pipes inside your home are a separate question. For health-related testing, a state-certified lab can run a full panel, and we'll point you to one.
What's in Evanston's Water
Evanston runs its own water plant on Lake Michigan and also supplies Skokie and other communities.
Hard Water
The city reports about 7.8 grains per gallon, which counts as hard. That's enough to leave scale in heaters, on fixtures and in dishwashers.
A Softener or Not?
Many homes are fine without one. Tankless heater owners often benefit most.
Older Pipe Inside
In homes with old galvanized pipe, a filter can help with taste and color.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Test first, then recommend.
1. Test Your Water
At your tap.
2. Explain the Options
Softener, filter or both.
3. Flat Price, Clean Install
Approved first.
What Affects the Price of a Softener or Filter
Point-of-use filters are the simplest. Softeners and whole-house filters go on the main line and need a drain and power nearby. The size of the household and the hardness of the water decide how big the equipment needs to be. We test first and quote a flat price.
Customer Stories
Water Filtration Reviews
4.8 stars from 869 Google reviews for our Evanston office.
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"Mr. Welham Mendoza, from Blanton Plumbing, installed a water heater in our home on April 3, 2026. Mr. Mendoza was on time, friendly, professional, and clear in explaining how our system worked. He had to make a second trip to secure a water heater that fit. He was extremely knowledgeable and efficient in the installation."
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"Thanks Christian for such a great maintenance! Flushing our water heater and going above and beyond rodding out our tub!"
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"Kept in excellent contact. Got here very timely. Work complete of water heater installed and the old one removed. All left in good shape and working. Kept in good contact and a great job."
Got Questions?
Water Treatment Questions From Evanston Homeowners
Yes, about 7.8 grains per gallon.
Yes. The city reports about 134 mg/L, or about 7.8 grains per gallon. That counts as hard water.
Not always.
Not always. If scale is bothering you or you have a tankless heater, a softener can help. We'll test first.
Softeners remove minerals. Filters remove other things.
A softener removes hardness minerals. A filter removes things like chlorine taste and sediment. Some homes use both.
It depends on the system.
Under-sink cartridges every several months. Whole-house filters vary.
Check the city's water quality report.
The City of Evanston publishes its water quality report each year. It lists what's in the water.
Yes.
Yes. We often install them together on the main line.
It depends on the system. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on the system and installation. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we install.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Evanston
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Sewer Repair
Cracked clay pipe, roots and repeat backups in laterals that can be 80 to 100 years old.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking water lines, hidden leaks behind plaster and worn-out pipe in older homes.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Catch Basins
Cleaning and repair for yard and driveway catch basins that back up when it rains.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, leaky shower valves and new fixture installs.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready for Better Water?
Our Evanston office is at 1603 Orrington Ave #600-1085, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Wilmette, Skokie, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Rogers Park, Glenview, Winnetka and more.
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