Residential Water Treatment for Nova Scotia Homes

Cleaner, better water, tailored to your home.

Your home’s water should be something you never think twice about. From softeners that tame hard water to drinking water systems that make every glass crisp and clean, we tailor treatment to your well, your supply, and your family.

It all starts with a water test, so you only ever buy what your water actually needs.

Whatever’s in Your Water, We Have a Fix

Most homeowners are surprised by what a test turns up. These are the issues we treat in Nova Scotia homes every day.

  • Hard water. Calcium and magnesium that leave scale, spots, and dull laundry.
  • Iron and manganese stains. Orange, brown, and black staining in sinks, tubs, and toilets.
  • Bad taste and odour. Rotten-egg smell or a chlorine taste that makes water hard to enjoy.
  • Sediment and cloudiness. Gritty or cloudy water you can see and feel.
  • Acidic, low-pH water. Corrosion that slowly eats away at pipes and fixtures.
  • Arsenic, uranium, and bacteria. Invisible contaminants handled by our drinking water systems.

Water Softeners

EcoWater softeners rid your home’s water of calcium, magnesium, and sediment, better known as hard water. The difference shows up everywhere: spot-free dishes, softer laundry, clearer glassware, and far less buildup on your fixtures and appliances.

We carry softeners in a range of sizes, including compact all-in-one systems for small spaces. Want to keep an eye on your water from your phone? Ask about the HydroLink Plus Wi-Fi connected conditioner.

What a Softener Fixes

  • Chalky buildup on taps, kettles, and shower doors
  • Spotty dishes and foggy glassware
  • Dull, scratchy laundry
  • Scale that shortens the life of your appliances

Drinking Water Systems

The best drinking and cooking water a family could ask for, straight from your own tap. No more hauling bottled water home.

  • Reverse Osmosis (RO)

    A point-of-use system that installs under your counter and polishes your drinking water to a new standard. It removes arsenic and uranium, strips out chlorine and fluoride, and improves taste through carbon filtration. The easiest way to give your family water you can fully trust.

  • Ultraviolet (UV) Systems

    For homes that need protection against bacteria, our whole-home UV systems treat water as it enters the house. We install UV Dynamics systems, made in Canada, in 10 GPM and 13 GPM sizes.

  • Bottleless Water Coolers

    All the convenience of a water cooler, none of the heavy bottles. Our Ovio bottleless coolers draw straight from your supply and run it through a four-stage reverse osmosis process. Endless fresh water, on demand.

Water Filters

Sometimes the fix is a targeted filter. We install whole-home filtration to handle specific contaminants in your water.

Not sure which one you need? That’s what the water test is for. We’ll match the filter to what’s actually in your water.

  • Air-oxidation filter. Removes iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulphide without salt or chemicals.
  • Neutralizing filter. Boosts acidic, low-pH water back to a healthy neutral, protecting your pipes and fixtures.
  • Whole-home carbon filtration. Removes chlorine for fresher water at every tap.

Browse the EcoWater Lineup

Every system we install is backed by EcoWater’s factory literature. Tap a model to open its spec sheet, or browse the full product literature library, then ask us which one fits what your water test found.

Water Softeners & Conditioners

  • EcoWater ESD 2802 water softener with separate brine tank

    ESD 2802

    Two-tank smart softener with HydroLink Plus® Wi‑Fi monitoring.

  • EcoWater ESD 2800 cabinet water softener

    ESD 2800

    Cabinet-style smart softener with HydroLink Plus® Wi‑Fi monitoring.

  • EcoWater ECR 3702 water softener with separate brine tank

    ECR 3702

    Two-tank softener in EcoWater’s premium series.

  • EcoWater ECR 3700 cabinet water softener

    ECR 3700

    Premium single-cabinet softener.

  • EcoWater EEC 1502 compact water softener

    EEC 1502

    Compact all-in-one softener for tight utility spaces.

Refiners

  • EcoWater ERR 3702 water refiner with separate brine tank

    ERR 3702

    Two-tank refiner: softening plus whole-home chlorine reduction.

  • EcoWater ERR 3700 cabinet water refiner

    ERR 3700

    Cabinet refiner that softens and improves taste and odour in one.

  • EcoWater eVOLUTION Refiner Boost 300 compact refiner

    Refiner Boost 300

    Space-saving eVOLUTION refiner for smaller households.

Drinking Water & Filtration

  • EcoWater ERO 385 reverse-osmosis system with storage tank and faucet

    ERO 385

    Under-sink reverse osmosis with storage tank and dedicated faucet.

  • EcoWater ERO 385 reverse-osmosis system with alkaline remineralization filter

    ERO 385 Alkaline

    The ERO 385 with an added alkaline filter for smooth, mineral-balanced drinking water.

  • EcoWater HERO 385 high-efficiency reverse-osmosis system

    HERO 385 Plus

    High-efficiency reverse-osmosis drinking-water system.

  • EcoWater bottleless water cooler paired with a reverse-osmosis system

    Bottleless Cooler

    Cooler convenience fed by reverse osmosis. No bottles to haul.

  • EcoWater ETF 2300 whole-home filter

    ETF 2300 Filters

    Whole-home filter series for chlorine, sediment, and problem water.

  • EcoWater ETF 2300 AIV air-injection iron and sulphur filter

    ETF 2300 AIV

    Air-injection filter that clears iron staining and sulphur odour without chemicals.

Looking for a model that isn’t here? Browse the full EcoWater literature library. Every spec sheet and brochure, free to download. Models and availability vary; your water test tells us which system, and which size, your home actually needs.

Common Questions

Do I need a softener, a filter, or both?

It depends on what’s in your water. Hard water calls for a softener; iron, sulphur, or chlorine usually call for a filter. A water test tells us exactly what you’re dealing with, so you only buy what you need.

Will reverse osmosis really make my water taste better?

Yes. RO removes chlorine, improves taste through carbon filtration, and takes out contaminants like arsenic and uranium. Many families tell us they stop buying bottled water entirely once it’s installed.

My water comes from a well. Can you still help?

Absolutely. Much of our work is with well water across Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. Wells can carry iron, manganese, bacteria, arsenic, and more. These are all things we test for and treat.

Is hard water common in Nova Scotia?

Yes, especially on private wells and in many groundwater areas. Hard water leaves chalky scale on fixtures, spots on glassware, and shortens the life of water heaters and appliances. A water softener is the standard fix, and a quick test tells us how hard your water actually is.

Will a water softener also remove iron from my well water?

A softener can handle small amounts of dissolved iron, but moderate to high iron is better treated with a dedicated salt-free air-oxidation filter. Many Nova Scotia homes run a softener and an iron filter together. Your water test decides the right combination.

What’s the HydroLink Plus option?

It’s a Wi-Fi connected conditioner that lets you monitor your water system from your phone. Handy if you want to keep an eye on usage and performance.

Serving All of Nova Scotia from Waverley

A clean, clear wave of fresh water

We test, install, and service water systems across all of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton, from the Halifax metro and the South Shore to the Annapolis Valley and Cape Breton Island.

Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Lower Sackville, Waverley, Fall River, Hammonds Plains, Tantallon, Windsor, Truro, Elmsdale, Chester, Bridgewater, Lunenburg, Kentville, New Glasgow, Antigonish, Sydney.

Don’t see your town? We travel across the whole province. Get in touch and we’ll come to you.

What Our Customers Say

  • “We just built a new home and our water tested very high in iron and manganese. Gary promptly reviewed our results, retested to confirm the right fix, and sent his friendly, knowledgeable team to install a natural air-oxidation filter. Within minutes we could see the difference. He even checked in over the following days.”

    Justin Hall · Google review

  • “Gary installed our original whole-house water treatment system 14 years ago and it worked exactly as designed, confirmed by regular hospital water tests. … Gary, Rick, Kyle and Cody went above and beyond. They left us with softer, clean, clear water at high pressure, just like the day we moved in.”

    Brad Spencer · Google review

  • “Gary helped me find a solution within my budget and worked out a payment plan. Cody and the team installed a water softener and reverse osmosis. Polite, professional, and they explained everything. The job took under 2.5 hours and they left no mess at all.”

    Alysha Farrugia · Google review

Not Sure What’s in Your Water?

A water test tells us exactly what your home needs. Book yours and we’ll take it from there.

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