Water Treatment in Inver Grove Heights, MN

Hard water is a major concern in Inver Grove Heights. Reported hardness levels are around 20 to 22 grains per gallon, which falls into the hard water range.

Excess calcium and magnesium in water can cause:

• White scale on fixtures
• Spots on glasses and dishes
• Shorter appliance life and reduced efficiency
• Mineral buildup inside plumbing
• Soap scum in tubs and showers
• Dry-feeling skin and hair
• Poor soap and detergent performance
• Stiff, dingy laundry
• Staining throughout the home

An Inver Grove Heights water softener can remove hard minerals before they circulate throughout your property. This can make cleaning easier while helping protect your fixtures, plumbing, and water-using appliances.

Iron and manganese are naturally occurring metals often found in Minnesota water. When present at high levels, they can affect the appearance and taste of your water. Children and adults who consume water containing elevated levels of manganese may experience issues with memory, focus, and motor skills. Infants may develop learning and behavioral issues.

Iron can leave reddish, orange, or brown stains on sinks, tubs, toilets, and laundry. Manganese can contribute to dark brown, gray, or black staining. Both may also cause water discoloration or buildup in pipes and aerators.

Iron and manganese can also lead to bacterial growth and slime buildup. This slimy buildup can clog pipes, water quality systems, and cause staining and bad tastes.

Different water conditions require different treatment methods. Testing can determine whether a softener, iron filter, whole-house filter, or another treatment system is the best solution.

Radium and gross alpha radiation occur naturally in the environment. Radium is found in the St. Peter-Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer, which supplies groundwater to Inver Grove Heights and many other Dakota County communities.

The City of Inver Grove Heights treats its groundwater for radium, gross alpha radiation, and other contaminants. However, Inver Grove Heights has dealt with compliance concerns involving combined radium levels in its municipal water.

Unlike iron or hard minerals, radium cannot be identified by the way water looks, tastes, or smells. It also does not cause any noticeable issues throughout your property. Residents concerned about radium should rely on public water quality information and lab testing.

Treatment for radium in drinking water requires the right filtration technology. Our team can help homeowners understand their water quality and determine the right treatment option. Radium can be removed from water using reverse osmosis (RO), ion exchange systems using specific resin media, and other specialty systems.

PFAS are man-made chemicals that have been detected in water supplies throughout Minnesota and other parts of the country. Because PFAS cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, laboratory testing is required to determine whether they are present.

Depending on your concerns and test results, drinking water treatment may include reverse osmosis or other specialized technologies. If you’re concerned about PFAS in your Inver Grove Heights water, Tri County Water Conditioning can provide lab testing and effective filtration equipment.