Water Filtration Systems in Richmond

Choose Filtration Based on the Water in Your Home

The right equipment depends on what’s in your water and how your household uses it. R.J. Tilley Plumbing & Remodeling assesses your water and discusses your needs before recommending and installing a filtration system.

We’re a family-owned residential plumbing and remodeling company that has served Richmond since 1976. Our A+ BBB rating reflects the care we bring to residential plumbing projects, including filtration system installation.

Call (804) 979-2525 to discuss your concerns and arrange an assessment.

Water Filtration Options for Richmond Homes

We install whole-house purifiers, under-sink reverse osmosis systems and water softeners. Because each option serves a different purpose, we assess the water and learn what you want to change before recommending equipment.

Whole-House Purification
A whole-house system treats water as it enters the home, before it reaches your fixtures.

Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis
This system provides treated water at a dedicated fixture. Reverse osmosis uses pressure and a semipermeable membrane to separate dissolved substances from water. Our multi-stage systems remove up to 99% of dissolved solids, including heavy metals such as lead and arsenic.

Water Softening
Water softeners reduce dissolved hardness minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium. Hardness doesn’t indicate whether municipal water meets applicable drinking-water standards.

Richmond’s Water Supply & At-Home Filtration

Richmond’s public water supply comes from the James River and is operated by the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities. In 2024, the department reported conducting more than 63,000 tests on over 15,000 water samples, with 100% compliance with federal and state Safe Drinking Water Act Maximum Contaminant Levels.

Municipal compliance and at-home filtration address different questions. Compliance shows whether public water meets regulated standards. An assessment at your home identifies the conditions a filtration recommendation should address.

Richmond’s 2020 Consumer Confidence Report recorded water hardness at 76 parts per million and total dissolved solids at 125 parts per million. Total dissolved solids measure the combined concentration of dissolved minerals, salts and similar substances. Because these figures come from a dated municipal report, they provide context but can’t replace an assessment of the water at a particular home.