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Last reviewed 2026-10-16Treatment Selector Worked Example
One run of the Well Water Treatment Pros selector, line by line: the inputs, each published range, and the total.
Worked example: the selector with these inputs: Region cost level (est. multiplier): Average US; items: Hardness / scale: Water softener, Iron or manganese (orange/black stains): Iron / manganese oxidizing filter, Sand, silt or cloudy water: Sediment filter. Each line is the published range times the quantity where it applies, times the multipliers, rounded to the nearest $10.
| Line item | Range |
|---|---|
| Hardness / scale: Water softener | $1,200 – $3,800 |
| Iron or manganese (orange/black stains): Iron / manganese oxidizing filter | $1,000 – $3,500 |
| Sand, silt or cloudy water: Sediment filter | $150 – $500 |
| Estimated total | $2,350 – $7,800 |
Your own numbers will differ. Run the estimator with your inputs, and see the methodology for where each range comes from. Guides: Well Water Treatment System Costs, How to Test Your Well Water, Iron, Manganese and Sulfur Smell.