Culligan of Washington

Specializing in water softeners, drinking water & water filtration solutions

Rated 4.8 / 5

Your local water experts proudly offer

Industry-leading products

Water softeners, filters, reverse osmosis (RO) drinking water systems, bottleless coolers, 5-gallon bottles and more.

Unparalleled service

Repairs, regular maintenance, installation and emergency service on all makes and models.

Convenient delivery

Salt and water delivered to your home or office, on a schedule that works for you.

Professional water testing

Free results in just 30 minutes, with advanced testing from our EPA-certified lab available.

Get in touch

319-209-5396

Address & hours

116 E 3rd St, Washington, IA 52353, US

Monday Closed

Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday Closed

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

Areas served

Agency, Ainsworth, Amana, Atkins, Batavia, Belle Plaine, Birmingham, Blairstown, Blakesburg, Bloomfield, Bonaparte, Brighton … , Cantril, Chillicothe, Columbus City, Columbus Junction, Conesville, Conroy, Crawfordsville, Deep River, Delta, Douds, Eddyville, Eldon, Fairfax, Fairfield, Fremont, Gibson, Grandview, Guernsey, Harper, Hartwick, Hayesville, Hedrick, Hills, Hillsboro, Homestead, Iowa City, Kalona, Keosauqua, Keota, Keswick, Kirkville, Ladora, Letts, Libertyville, Lockridge, Lone Tree, Luzerne, Marengo, Milton, Mount Pleasant, Mount Sterling, Muscatine, North English, Norway, Olds, Ollie, Ottumwa, Packwood, Parnell, Richland, Riverside, Salem, Selma, Sigourney, South Amana, South English, Stockport, Swedesburg, Thornburg, Victor, Walford, Wapello, Washington, Watkins, Wayland, Webster, Wellman, West Chester, What Cheer, Williamsburg, Winfield

Common water problems in Washington

Chlorine water problems

Municipalities often use chlorine to disinfect municipal water supplies, leaving it safe to drink but with a strong smell and taste. Many factors can impact the strength of the chlorine smell - the distance between the public water source and your house, the temperature of the water and how long it's been exposed to air.

Common chlorine water problems include:

A "bleachy" or swimming pool smell
A bitter, metallic or disinfectant like taste
Dry, itchy skin
Brittle, damaged hair

High iron water problems

Iron enters the water supply from a variety of sources - the soil around private wells, corrosion in the pipes themselves and organically occurring reactions with elements in the water.

Common high iron problems include:

Rusty, red-brown stains on your fixtures, sinks and tubs
Rusty stains or residue on laundry
Yellow, brown, red or orange-colored water
Metallic tasting water
Certain foods prepared in water turning black -potatoes and teas are commonly affected

Smelly water problems

Before your water enters your home, it can pick up smelly contaminants - from the soil around private wells, miles of underground utility pipes or even the local municipal water source itself. You may not be able to see these contaminants, but as soon as you turn on the tap or lift a glass to your face, something is obviously not right.

Common water odor problems include:

A "rotten-egg" odor due to hydrogen sulfide in the soil near your well
A musty, woody smell due to organic contaminants like algae or total dissolved solids (TDS)
A "bleachy" smell due to chlorine added in by municipalities
A soapy or chemical smell due to contaminated private wells

Culligan of Washington history

When you choose Culligan Washington for your water needs, you’re choosing an industry leader with top-rated water treatment equipment, advanced technology and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Keith Vetter, a former Iowa State Representative, started the business in a Washington, Iowa garage in 1946. Both the business and Keith received numerous accolades over the years for their commitment to the community, the Culligan network and the Water Quality Association Today, Vetter’s Culligan is owned and operated by 2nd and 3rd generation family members. For over 70 years, Culligan Washington's team of local water experts has been committed to providing the best service available.

We're proud members of the Water Quality Association, Iowa Water Quality Association, International Bottled Water Association and National Sanitation Foundation.