Basic
$1,003 – $3,149 each
Two-stage whole-house cartridge system with sediment and carbon filters in standard housings, bypass valves
Supply and install one whole-house (point-of-entry) water filtration system, sediment/carbon multi-stage, plumbed at the main with bypass.
Install Water Filter System in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $1,180 to $3,705 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install water filter system.
National average: $1,128 – $3,540 each
$1,003 – $3,149 each
Two-stage whole-house cartridge system with sediment and carbon filters in standard housings, bypass valves
$1,180 – $3,705 each
Three-stage whole-house system in 4.5x20 in. housings with sediment, granular carbon and carbon block filters, bypass, pressure gauges
$1,476 – $4,631 each
Three-stage 4.5x20 in. system with a clear first housing, finer sediment and large-capacity carbon block filters, bypass, pressure gauges
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $533 – $1,673 | each |
| Labor | labor | $411 – $1,289 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $142 – $446 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $95 – $297 | each |
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