Water Softeners & Refiners in Central Illinois
Soft, clean water — sized to your home by a free test.
Water softeners tackle the hard water behind scale, spotting, and soap scum — while refiners go a step further, softening your water and filtering out chlorine taste and odor in one system.
As Central Illinois’s authorized EcoWater dealer since 1937, we help you choose the right fit, starting with a free water test.
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Hard Water Problems
What Hard Water Does to Your Home
If any of these sound familiar, a water softener or refiner can help.
Scale & Limescale
Scale, spotting, and soap scum
Spotting & Film
Spots on dishes and glassware
Soap Scum
Film on tubs, tile, and fixtures
More Soap & Detergent
Poor lather, more product used
Dry-Feeling Skin & Hair
Skin feels dry, hair looks dull
Chlorine Taste & Odor
Pool-like taste from the tap (refiners)
- EcoWater Authorized Dealer
Featured System
EcoWater ECR3702 Series Water Softener
The EcoWater ECR3702 Series is a demand-initiated water softener — it regenerates based on how much water your household actually uses, not a fixed timer, so you get consistently soft water without wasting salt or water. It’s built and backed by EcoWater, the name behind three generations of Central Illinois homes.
Want to handle chlorine taste and odor too? Ask about the refiner version — it softens your water and significantly reduces chlorine through built-in carbon, doing both jobs in a single system. Either way, you can add HydroLink Wi-Fi monitoring to track usage, salt levels, and leaks right from your phone.
EcoWater ECR3702 Series
Everyday Benefits
What Soft Water Changes at Home
Softening your water pays off in ways you’ll notice every day.
Spot-Free Dishes
Glasses and silverware come out clean, without cloudy mineral spots.
Longer Appliance Life
Less scale means your water heater, dishwasher, and washer last longer.
Less Soap & Salt
Softer water lathers faster, so you use less soap and detergent.
Protected Plumbing
Fewer mineral deposits building up inside your pipes and fixtures.
What It Is
Water Softeners & Refiners, Explained
A water softener removes the hardness minerals — calcium and magnesium — that leave scale, spots, and soap scum behind, using a process called ion exchange. A refiner does everything a softener does and adds a built-in carbon filter that significantly reduces chlorine taste and odor — two jobs handled by one system.
Which one is right for you comes down to what’s actually in your water. If hardness is the whole story, a softener is usually the answer. If you’re also fighting a chlorine taste, a refiner may be the better fit — and a free water test tells us for sure.
Signs You Might Benefit
- White, crusty buildup on faucets and showerheads
- Spots or film on freshly washed dishes
- Soap and shampoo that won't lather well
- Laundry that feels stiff or looks faded
- A chlorine or pool-like taste from the tap
How It Works
A Simple, Supportive Process From Start to Finish
From the first call to a lifetime of better water — here is exactly what to expect when you work with Quality Water Solutions.
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Start With a Free Water Test
A Certified Water Specialist tests your water and walks you through exactly what’s in it — in plain language, with no pressure.
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Custom Personalized Recommendations
Based on your results and your home, we recommend the right EcoWater system for your water and your budget.
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Professional Installation
Our experienced local technicians install your system cleanly and correctly, and show you how it works before they leave.
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Ongoing Support & Salt Delivery
We’re here long after install — with maintenance, service, and salt delivery so you never think twice about your water.
What Our Customers Say
Rob
2 months ago
Eco Water is a very professional company. Jason took his time and really evaluated our needs. He suggested a great system.
Installation went great. Michael did a wonderful install and explained everything to us and set us up on the app. Our water tastes great. It is so nice to do business with people that care and have the customer’s needs as a priority.
Rick D.
2 months ago
Been with this company a long time. First one to solve most of my water problems and concerns. High quality equipment, concerned employees, and great continuity of care.
Just had my annual checkup and everything good. Dennis is a perfect example of knowledge and trustworthiness.
Thanks
Katrina D.
2 months ago
I highly recommend EcoWater. They offer high-quality products and water treatment systems and have great customer service. Their team has been professional, knowledgeable, a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process, and they stand behind their products.
Leslie H.
3 months ago
I was so pleased to find out that there is a salt delivery service. The technician tested my unit to ensure that it functions properly and he put the 200 lbs of salt into it for me.
Daniel H.
3 months ago
Could not ask for more from a contractor. They gave next day one stop repair service. Dave was knowledgeable and courteous.
Catherine M.
3 months ago
Eco Water (Peoria/Pekin) is the only water system company I would ever use. I live on a farm with a well that is very hard and has methane and significant iron. Other commercial water systems did nothing to reduce the methane or iron. Every toilet, shower, sink, and tub were permanently stained with iron.
When I built a new house in the same location the builder recommended Eco Water. Although the system was not cheap and it took a couple iterations, I finally have soft water that does not spit water back to me (no or reduced methane), there is no iron, and the slime in the toilet tanks is gone. I can even wash whites at my house!
In order to keep the water condition optimal, I am on a quarterly maintenance schedule. Due to the poor water quality? thus is the only way to keep the system operating properly.
Dave and Dennis are the best technicians!
robert P.
4 months ago
The team at EcoWater Solutions did a quick install of a water softener in my home. Dave a great job in recommending and getting me set up with a softener and Mike did the install in under an hour! Both very personable individuals!
Joseph C.
11 months ago
We could not be more pleased with the ERR3702 system recommended and installed by Quality Water Solutions! Our Certified Water Specialist, Emily, was diligent in evaluating the annual water report filed by our village and identifying the undesirable elements to be removed. Additionally, the ongoing presence of fluoride in the water was maintained consistent with our request. The delivery and installation process was professional, expedient and seamless. The installer, Mike, was an invaluable resource throughout the process. I especially appreciated his support establishing wi-fi connectivity to our new EcoWater System. Any suggestion referencing the potential DIY installation of these systems is delusional as I believe the attached images substantiate. Mike's connections demonstrate a journeyman level skill set.
Finally, the attributes of the system were evident within hours of activation. Iron and lead staining in the sinks and ceramic showers previously required the attention of commercial cleaners with each usage in our newly constructed home. Those stains are a foregone memory and the moisturizing impact of the water on one's skin is immeasurable. The entire process has been a "game changer" for us in regards to the comfort and functionality of our new home, an outcome we could have never envisioned.
Dustin V.
2 years ago
EcoWater Systems / Quality Water Solutions, Inc. was incredible to work with. Their entire staff was extremely knowledgeable about all of their products and the installation process. The entire project was completed within 4 days and that was only because of scheduling conflicts on our end. Highly recommend using this company if a water softener is needed in your home.
Common questions
Water Softener FAQs
Answers to what Central Illinois homeowners ask most about water testing.
A water softener uses ion exchange to remove hardness minerals, so you get the classic soft-water feel and no scale. A salt-free conditioner doesn’t remove hardness — it changes how the minerals behave to reduce scale buildup instead. If soft water is the goal, a softener is the proven choice, and a free water test helps you decide.
It depends on what’s in your water. If hardness — scale, spotting, soap scum — is your main issue, a softener handles it. If you also notice a chlorine taste or odor, a refiner softens and significantly reduces chlorine in one system. Your free water test results make the choice clear.
Yes. We install water softeners and refiners across Peoria, Galesburg, Springfield, Bloomington-Normal, and the surrounding Central Illinois communities. As a family-owned, authorized EcoWater dealer since 1937, our certified team handles the installation from start to finish.
Not much day to day. The main task is keeping the tank topped up with salt, and we offer salt delivery so you don’t have to think about it. We also handle routine check-ups and repairs, and HydroLink Wi-Fi monitoring can alert you before salt runs low.
The control valve is the brain of the system — it manages when the softener regenerates. EcoWater softeners use demand-initiated regeneration, so the valve triggers a refresh based on your actual water use rather than a fixed clock, which helps save both salt and water.
Cost depends on your water and the system that fits your home, so we don’t quote a flat price up front. After your free water test, we’ll walk you through the right options and what they cost — no pressure, no obligation.
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Get started today with a free water test and a personalized recommendation from your local Central Illinois experts.
