Basic
$890 – $3,558 per project
Two-stage cartridge system with sediment and carbon housings on the main line, bypass valve and shutoff

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Supply and install a whole-house water filtration system (system and plumbing labor) on a city-water home; well-water/RO/UV packages run higher.
Water Filtration in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $1,047 to $4,186 per project 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 water filtration.
National average: $1,000 – $4,000 per project
$890 – $3,558 per project
Two-stage cartridge system with sediment and carbon housings on the main line, bypass valve and shutoff
$1,047 – $4,186 per project
Sediment pre-filter plus tank-style catalytic carbon filter for chlorine and chloramine, bypass valve
$1,308 – $5,233 per project
Sediment pre-filter, larger catalytic carbon tank and scale-reduction stage, bypass loop, pressure gauges
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $473 – $1,890 | job |
| Labor | labor | $364 – $1,456 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $126 – $504 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $84 – $336 | job |
Connect with local water filtration contractors in Washington for personalized quotes based on your specific project.