Residential softening systems
Customized to the home and the hardness we measure. Eliminates the minerals that cause hard water, protects appliances and gives the family soft, clean water every day.
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Hard water · Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin
Hard water leaves scale on faucets and appliances, dries out skin and stiffens laundry. Our softeners remove the calcium and magnesium that cause it, for homes, businesses and plants across Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin.
5.0 on Google 39 years family owned Installed prices, no surprises

Is this your water?
Hard water is the most common water problem in Minnesota. Calcium and magnesium dissolve into groundwater and city water alike, and they come out of it again as scale: on faucets, inside water heaters and dishwashers, on your skin and in your laundry. A water softener exchanges those minerals before the water reaches a single fixture, so the whole house runs on soft water.
Since 1987 we have built our reputation on softeners that are reliable, efficient and sized for the property they go into. We understand that every home, business and industrial facility has its own water, and our team sizes each system from a water test rather than a catalog page. Whether you want to protect appliances, improve the feel of your water or reduce what hard water costs you every month, there is a Taplin system that fits.
Choosing us means a partner that stays after the install. We deliver the salt, service the unit and repair softeners of any brand, with 24/7 support for emergencies. Contact Taplin Water Inc. in Blaine, Minnesota, for expert assistance.
What we install
Customized to the home and the hardness we measure. Eliminates the minerals that cause hard water, protects appliances and gives the family soft, clean water every day.
Tailored for businesses: restaurants, offices and manufacturing facilities. Protects equipment, reduces energy costs and keeps water quality where the business needs it.
Designed for large-scale operations. Removes calcium and magnesium buildup before it damages machinery or slows an industrial process.
Systems designed to use less salt and less energy, reducing your footprint while still delivering soft water for the home or business.
Comprehensive maintenance and repair for any softener: salt-bridge removal, brine tank cleaning, resin bed cleaning and parts, with minimal downtime and a longer system life.
Systems and prices
The final quote depends on your water test and the plumbing. Product catalog (PDF)

Uses 50% less salt and 28% less water than clock-based softeners. 5-year valve, 10-year tanks

Our most efficient softener: up to 75% less salt, 64% less water, true 1" porting and high flow for big households, vacation mode. 7-year valve, lifetime tanks

Soft water and better taste from one space-saving unit, built for hard, chlorinated city water.
Design your system onlineFive questions, and you see the fit and the price.
How it works
Nothing on our list is a one-size quote. Every system is sized from what is actually in your water.
Common questions
Quick answers to the questions we hear on the phone. If you would rather just talk it through, call us; we test your water before quoting anything.
We test it before quoting anything. Hardness is measured in grains per gallon and the number decides the capacity of the softener, so a test visit is the first step. Call 763-427-2764 to schedule one.
Yes. Every price we quote is a starting price with installation included. Most softener installs take about an hour, and the final number depends on your water test, home size and plumbing.
It depends on hardness and household size. Our 89 Series uses up to 75% less salt than clock-based softeners. If you would rather not think about it, the Care-Free memberships deliver the salt and fill the tank for you.
765 Series: 5 years on the control valve, 10 years on the tanks. 89 Series: 7 years on the valve and a lifetime warranty on the tanks. Platinum members get a lifetime warranty on the unit plus $0 labor on repairs.
Yes. We service and repair existing systems of any brand: salt bridges, brine tank cleaning, resin bed cleaning, valves and leaks. Emergencies are covered 24/7.
Tony answers the phone himself. If he is on a job, our assistant can help you: leave your details and Tony will get back to you as soon as he can.
Google reviews
What neighbors across the Twin Cities say after we leave.
Tony came out to do an assessment when our old water softener quit working. He did a water test and provided some recommendations and options for new equipment. He was able to install the new equipment within days of us deciding which route we wanted to go. Great service and great prices!
We had Taplin install a water softener a couple years ago. They were so great we had them back for a filter this year. Tony was clear on communication, super fast to schedule and quick on install. He even answered all my questions before and after the fact. Products are easy, 0 maintenance. Go with Taplin, they're great!
Talk about customer first! Knowledgeable, fast, and genuinely committed to doing things right. Fair pricing and exceptional service. Couldn't be happier with my water softener install. So glad I found them! Highly highly recommend.
After much research on local companies we decided to go with Taplin Water and I'm very glad we did. Taplin is a family owned business and Tony is a very stand up guy. It literally took him about 30-45 minutes to install an iron filter.
Other services
Most well-water homes need a softener and an iron filter together; most city-water homes pair a softener with carbon.
Contact us
Tell us what you are noticing and we will tell you what it takes to fix it, starting with a water test. Call, or send the form and Tony gets back to you.
Call or text763-427-2764
Tony answers himself. If he is on a job, our assistant can help you in the chat or at 408-684-5310: leave your details and Tony will get back to you as soon as he can.
Emailtony@taplinwater.com
Office4386 130th Ct NE
Blaine, MN 55449
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HoursOpen 24/7 for emergencies. Office and installs Monday to Friday.
AI assistant. For an exact quote call 763-427-2764