Free Home & Well Water Testing in Certain Areas of Central Minnesota & South Metro Area
Know what’s in your water immediately with fast & accurate results with our free basic water test – see if you qualify!
Tri County Water Conditioning offers free basic water testing with fast, accurate results in most local areas. Enter your zip code to see if you qualify for free water testing!
We will perform a basic test on your water to determine your Total Dissolved Solids, Hardness, Iron, and Chlorine content and present you with a professional analysis of the results.
A full lab analysis is available for most other contaminants at an affordable price. Some testing above and beyond the free tests we offer would require one of our water specialists to draw water at your home. Please contact us for more information. Click here and check out some examples of testing we offer!
Common water contaminants in Central Minnesota & South Metro Area
Hardness Minerals
What it is – hard water contains calcium and magnesium minerals which bond with everything they touch leaving “limescale” in their wake.
Treatment – Our guaranteed water softener provides the best option for soft water on the market. It improves the water throughout your entire home while protecting your appliances and fixtures.
Iron
What it is – Iron can come in a couple different forms including dissolved and non-dissolved. Both of which can leave red/orange stains on your sinks, tubs, and toilets and can be extremely hard to remove. Iron can also cause bacteria to grow and let off an unpleasant smell.
Treatment – The EcoWater ECR 3502 is rated to remove up to 15 ppm of clear water iron. In most cases, our equipment can remove triple the iron compared to competitive brands. Should your water run red out of the faucet, an ETF AII9 Air Injection filter ahead of your water softener will usually fix the problem. In severe cases, a separate iron filter may be needed.
Chlorine
What it is – Chlorine is a chemical used by municipal & local water treatment plants to reduce harmful bacteria in the water supply. While this sounds good, chlorine and chloramines can cause a bacteria of their own to grow called trihalomethanes (TTHM) which is quite unsafe to drink or bathe in.
Treatment – The most efficient Chlorine reduction filter is Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) or Catalytic Carbon. Due to the high level of chlorine added to water by cities, you will really appreciate your water with chlorine reduction. See our Whole House Filtration page for more information.
Chromium 6
A new study by the Environmental Working Group reports that MN drinking water contains hexavalent chromium, a toxic metal that has been linked to cancer. While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency does not require the testing for the metal, the survey found that levels in MN water in some areas were pushing the levels proposed as a safety limit by authorities. This contaminant has been proven to cause cancer. You can search your zip code to see the amount in your municipal water supply here: https://www.ewg.org/interactive-maps/2016-chromium6-lower-48.php#.WXYljtPyu-l
Dirt & Sediment
What it is – dirt & sediment is just as it sounds. This is typically most common in well water or surface water that hasn’t gone through a treatment facility.
Treatment – Dirt and sediment are found in almost all water supplies and will decrease the efficiency and lifespan of your appliances. For example, sediment in a water heater can prevent the heat from transferring to the water in the tank once sediment has built up in the bottom. Our whole house filtration system can help with this problem.
PFAS
Water all over the country has frequently been positive for lead, cysts, and PFOA/PFOS, and our area is not exempt. These chemicals have been found to exceed the levels set forth by health advisory organizations and may cause health problems.
Eighteen million Americans live in communities where the water systems are in violation of the law. As a mater of fact, the federal agency in charge of making sure those systems are safe not only know these issues exist, they’ve done little to stop them, according to information provided by CNN, which cites multiple sources and water experts. Check out the EWG’s PFAS contamination map, to see if it is has been found in your area.
Our goal is not to scare anyone into getting water treatment, however, educating our local community about water quality is a top priority. We’ve worked with many local families to improve their water and to provide peace-of-mind, knowing the water they drink and bathe in is free of harmful contaminants.
Contact us today to learn more about our professionally installed and serviced drinking water system that reduces PFOS contamination. Fill out the contact form or give us a call.
Other Contaminants
What they are – common contaminants in our area can include nitrates, lead, arsenic, pharmaceuticals, and more. These are not included in the free water test, however, we do offer full laboratory testing at an affordable price.
Treatment – Protecting the water in your home is important, however ensuring the purity of the water you are putting in your body is even more crucial. Our Reverse Osmosis drinking water system will give you a peace of mind that your drinking water is healthy, and you are going to fall in love with this drinking water system that can provide up to 50 gallons per day of delicious water.
Facebook Reviews
Kara Fandrich
19:00 29 Nov 20
We had a reverse osmosis drinking water system installed. ... Excellent service and follow-up.read more
Justin Christopher
19:59 03 Oct 20
Great team from sales reps to installation crew. Everyone... was great to work with and patient with my questions.read more
Joan Wetterling
21:23 08 Sep 20
Nick was punctual, neat and respectful. He was caring... about my cat that went missing while he installed a water softener. I would recommend Tri County services to whomever.read more
Megan Glashagel
21:39 07 Aug 20
The employees were very helpful, explained the issues well,... and fully cleaned up after installing a water softener. They were neat, polite, and friendly. The sales person who we met with first was also very helpful, friendly, and explained things well. I would definitely use this local company again in the future.read more
Matt Dokken
20:32 01 Aug 20
Melissa Zappe came out to my house to test the water and... recommended a solution. She did a great job walking through all of the options and letting me know the features and benefits to each model. Mark came out and installed the system. He is a great guy and the install looks and works solid. Overall, both individuals did an excellent job, and I highly recommend using Tri County Water Conditioning for your water needs.read more
Naomi Hopkins
13:45 30 Jun 20
Quick service done with quality service. Warren was very... professional and explained exactly what he did for us. thank you!!read more
Rosann Nadle Maher
00:44 19 Jun 20
Have always been super happy with Tri County Water and the... wonderful service they provide. Recently installed their air scrubber on our furnace and we are thrilled. There is a level of comfort knowing that the air being circulated in our house has gone through the filter and the light and is fresh and clean. Especially with recent viruses and everyday bacteria its nice to know it helps stop the spread That in and of itself is worth it.read more
Justin Barrick
12:42 10 Jun 20
Tri County did a great job advising us on options for... replacing our water softener. They’re installers were very courteous, knowledgeable and professional. I definitely recommend for your water treatment needs.read more
John Stürtz
14:03 09 Jun 20
I needed filters for a Ecowater reverse osmosis system.... Kari was great and made the process quick and simple. Highly recommend using them.read more
Michael Hussey
19:49 04 May 20
Contacted these guys through the Costco program. Very... responsive, informative and thorough consultation. Installation went very well and happy with outcome. I can recommend them with confidence.read more
Suchi Sairam
17:15 21 Apr 20
Had a great experience with Tri County Water Conditioning... to replace an aging water heater (through Costco program). They were a pleasure to work with prior to the installation with a straightforward on-site assessment for options (Jason) and easy scheduling. Nick and Andy were very professional during the installation, and completed the job and cleanup in about 1 1/2 hours. Nick came out for a quick follow up to replace a part (new from the manufacturer), and was very thorough and fast with the installation. Very professional team that was a pleasure to work with.read more
Steve Berger
22:34 13 Dec 19
great to work with very professional with the work... performed a very good experienceread more
Carl Nanoff
23:31 27 Nov 19
Very prompt, friendly, and professional service. Work was... done in less time than estimated. Well done quality workmanship.read more
Noella O'Rourke
20:44 25 Mar 19
After 6 months of my water softener not working I called... Tri County Water Conditioning thinking I needed a new one. Instead of giving me a heavy sell, their representative Bill said, “Why don’t we just take a look first”. Chris, our Tech, was so professional and accommodating. He set a time that was convenient for me, arriving on time and called when he pulled in the driveway as not to disturb any sleeping children. After a short time with my softener he diagnosed the issue, replaced a part and had it working again. . . for about a tenth the cost I expected. I’ve met my new water company and I encourage you to call and give them a chance to earn your business too. Thanks Bill and Chris!read more
Jacob Anes Dy Quiangco
16:06 18 Jan 19
Chris was very professional. Was able to get the job done.... Explained and showed me what was wrong with the water softener. Very reliable and on time. Thank you.read more
Theresa Wroge
18:47 08 Nov 18
From the first phone call to start water service the staff... have basin very friendly and helpful. Our delivery guy Tim is awesome. We can trust him with putting things in our house if we are gone. If we forget to call he calls us to see what we need. Thanks Tim and Staff .read more
Teresa Coen
19:00 31 Oct 18
I called and got an appointment same day. Chris came out... and was able to identify my problem right away. Very polite, friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend Tri County Water Conditioning again! Thank you.read more
Bobbi Filk
02:51 25 Oct 18
I have never had a negative experience with Tri County... Water. All of the personnel are always kind and helpful! I would definitely recommend Tri County Water for your water needs, softener purchase or repair.read more
Bo Young
15:36 16 Oct 18
Friendly, dependable service! They have provided water for... our office for several years. Highly recommend!read more
Jason Oelfke
00:21 19 Sep 18
great group of people very easy to work with, they know... there products and they know there competitors to. very open and honest they look out for you the customer.read more
Prior Lake Reviews
Dawn Gudel
15:17 15 Aug 22
We had a water heater, water softener and a reverse osmosis... system installed in our home by Tri County Water Conditioning. The installers arrived promptly, were professional and friendly. The installers were very knowledgeable, they walked us thru all the controls of the three systems. A Tri County Water Conditioning representative came out to our home after the installation to retest the water and to make sure we did not have any other questions. They provide fantastic service; I would totally recommend Tri County Water Conditioning!!read more
Tony Streng
13:28 10 Jun 22
We purchased an Ecowater Refiner (softener + chlorine... filter) and Reverse Osmosis through Tri-County Water. Tri-County Water also did the install. We were impressed with the quality of the install. The plumbers were friendly, put down carpet protection, and wore shoe covers to keep our home clean. The seller we worked with was friendly, patient, and answered all our questions. Tri-County water, thank you for the great experience!read more
Rachel Miller
22:25 08 Jun 22
I'm renting a house from renters warehouse and is a very... disrespectful company that hired this water company to come out to the house at 7am and didn't tell me nor am I awake at this time... this company showed up for a no show and when I found out they were trying to service the home they were so respectful, communicated with me on what happened, and even called me back to make sure the new time was aware to me and worked with my schedule which is amazing to me in my situation. I really look forward to working with this company they really care about people in the home which is the most important thing for a companyread more
Connor Spang
17:25 18 May 22
I had Colby come out to do an assessment of my water and... had a great experience. His knowledge, communication, and work ethic stood out tremendously. He was very professional and helpful. When the time comes to replace my water softener, Colby will be the only one I would consider calling. All around very positive experience and thankful for Colby's help.read more
Jennifer Holasek
14:51 09 May 22
Thank You for the excellent service I received regarding my... water softener.Chris was very professional and if I ever need softener service again I wont hesitate to call.Thank You!Ken Torborgread more
Jeffrey S Anderson
21:16 27 Apr 22
I first used them in 2000 to install a water softener in my... new home and they did an amazing job...on time, fast and left my house as clean as when they arrived. The same person then installed my new water softener system in April 2022. They again exceeded expectations and the same person installed this one also! I would use no one else!read more
Viki
21:22 14 Apr 22
We just had our water softener installed last Friday for... our new build house. Our water hardness went from 15 to 0 or 1. Chlorine is at a non-detectable level now. My skin has been feeling less dry and you don’t see as much white residues in the sinks as much as before, I am very happy! The entire process from consultation to installation and follow up, it’s been a pleasure to work with the staff members. They have been very respectful and helpful. Melissa is our consultant, she is very sweet and helpful. During the installation, I did notice our entry wall was scratched by their red plastic cover, which left permanent red markings on our wall. The markings did make me a little sad because it is a brand new house but it is such a small thing, we didn’t want to make a fuss so just painted over it later. Overall, the experience has been excellent. We are very happy with our purchase so far!read more
Dean Schlaak
11:41 05 Apr 22
Every detail was managed exactly how they said it would.... Water tastes great and soft water as well. I highly recommend them for water treatment provider.read more
David Hyatt
22:44 28 Mar 22
Tri-County Water Conditioning Inc provided us with a... fantastic water softening system, drinking water filtration and reverse osmosis system. Our water tested hard and left calcium deposits everywhere. This is no longer a problem. Coffee is better tasting, drinking water is better tasting, no residue in sinks, clothes are softer and hair is softer/cleaner. I have had the competitor product that never worked properly. This is by far a truly wonderful system that my wife & I would recommend to anyone. The installers were friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. Again, I recommend Tri-County Water Conditioning to anyone with hard water.read more
Wayne Fuhr
23:42 25 Mar 22
Recently closed on my new home and was in need of water... treatment. The water is extremely hard.Concerned about how this would impact my plumbing and new appliances.Contacted Tri-County Water.Melissa reached out to me promptly and schedule appointment. I felt truly at ease with Melissa's findings and her suggestions about how to address the hard water problem.We looked at the options as far as equipment, cost and warranties. Melissa spent time and answered questions.Made my decisions and added an RO system for purified drinking water.Equipment was installed in a short time frame.The installer Mark did an awesome job with setup and installation. Mark treated my home with utmost care. He also spent time covering operation of both the softener and RO system.I personally had a very positive experience with Tri-County Water Conditioning and would highly recommend their services.read more
Jason Blum
14:45 03 Mar 22
Melissa and Tri-County provided excellent advice, pricing,... and installation of our water treatment system. We immediately tasted and felt the difference a top quality water system can provide. Thanks so much!read more
NM
18:47 31 Dec 21
Very very helpful people...definitely worth your... business...they aren't making a quick $ off of customer's lack of knowledge...read more
Johanna Martinez
20:16 04 Jun 21
I have nothing but positive things to say about Tri-County.... From the sales team (Greg) to the installation (Andy), everything was handled with the utmost professionalism and care. We are happy to now have soft, clean water.read more
Ariel Burke
17:01 22 Feb 21
We had nothing but great service with Tri county water who... placed a new softener, iron filter and reverse osmosis drinking water for us. It’s working great and Jason came back out to retest our water to make sure it was the best quality. They all have been reliable and great at checking in. Definitely recommended!read more
Jason Breckner
20:23 11 Feb 21
Couldn't be happier. No more iron, no more hard water. New... unit uses way less salt and install went great. Thank you Tri County Water!read more
Kayla Engelson
02:07 31 Jan 21
Great communication, very knowledgeable. Couldn't have... asked for a better experience.read more
Jean Carlson
17:13 14 Jan 21
Staff was great with the install of our new softener and RO... system. Very professional and efficient. Would definitely recommend this company.read more
Devin Sijan
14:21 31 Dec 20
Could not have asked for a better experience working with... Jason from Tri-County water. I recently moved to a new house that’s on a well and had some questions and concerns about the water quality/smell.They came out and did a free assessment of my systems and made some recommendations based on my end goals. We came to a hybrid of what they proposed and I’ve been extremely happy with the result. They installed and iron filter for me as well as replaced part of my reverse osmosis system.The entire team from sales to the installers were professional, personable and offered great advice. It was fun to hear that one of the veteran installers actually installed my original system 17 years ago. Thus, I knew I was in good hands. They even came back out a couple weeks after install to confirm everything was working properly and testing to their standards. I will be using them for future water needs!read more
KARA FANDRICH
19:01 29 Nov 20
Reverse osmosis drinking water system. Excellent service... and follow-up.read more
Chad Yeager
15:34 26 Nov 20
These guys were awesome top to bottom. They all kept me... informed throughout the whole process and I always felt they had my best interest at heart. Any water needs? Look no further!!!read more
Hutchinson Reviews
Jason Fink
14:09 20 Jan 23
I was referred by a relative to call Tri County and my... expectations were exceeded. Colby was very thorough and patient answering our questions and laying out options without any sales pressure. I appreciated that the installation crew verified the specifics with me also. I would recommend Tri County to others.read more
John Rotgers
21:41 25 Nov 22
Very professional and did excellent work. Explained the... operations of the water softener and answered all my questions. I would highly recommend!read more
Lauren DeJute
14:04 12 Nov 22
Our water softener experience with Tri County Water... Conditioning was great! My husband and I moved into a new construction home and started seeing hard water spots on dishes and showers. Colby did an excellent job going through the options of water softeners and answering all of our questions. Once we decided on one based on his recommendations, we had it installed by Nick. Again, he took the time to show me how it worked, explained the type of salt to use and made sure everything was working properly. Our water is SO much better now! The drinking water tastes so clean and we no longer have hard water spots. Colby even came back 2 weeks after it was installed to check the hardness and everything was working as it should. Thank you so much for a great experience!read more
Brock Trautman
00:47 07 Sep 22
Nick and (I forget his name) were incredibly nice,... knowledgeable and fast. Amazing experienceread more
Angela Martin
13:09 15 Aug 22
Fantastic experience with TriCounty and Colby!! We were... really struggling with our rented water softener and our water didn’t taste/smell good. Now our water is fresh and both smells and tastes great. Highly recommend the water experts at TriCounty who test your water and sell you what you actually need. Thank you!read more
M Tierney
21:27 09 Aug 22
Excellent job on a salt system and reverse osmosis system.
Mark Belden
06:59 04 Aug 22
These guys were great from start to finish. Colby came to... our house and tested our water prior to making any product selections. He explained everything that he was doing and what we were looking for. The installation of our products were quick and painless. After installation; Colby came back (optional) and re-tested our system. I would definitely recommend this company to any friends or family.read more
chattums Huse
16:29 20 Jun 22
Awesome people and products
Bridget Ginnis
19:59 18 Apr 22
Thanks so much, Nick! Wonderful work and explanation of the... new softener and water filtration system. Also, so appreciate you taking extra care of the floors and carpets with drop cloths and coverings. This company goes above and beyond! Thanksread more
No No
20:45 01 Apr 22
Colby is knowledgeable, kind and honest. Great customer... service. Highly recommended.read more
Ray Kimal
20:42 08 Mar 22
Overall great service. Nick and Andy were professional and... engaging. They cleaned their work space and answered all my questions.read more
Rob Leiner
22:19 02 Mar 22
Quick to respond to our water heater emergency, very... friendly all around, fantastic service! Thank you!!read more
George McGowan
19:02 01 Mar 22
Nick and Andy did a terrific job! They were on time,... informative, friendly and efficient. Love our new water softener!read more
Kerry Juhl
20:14 14 Jan 22
Kind, on time, professional! We have used Tri-county,... Ecowater, for many years and will continue to use them!read more
Brandon Burnette
03:00 12 Jan 22
Had a new water softener and iron filter installed. Install... was quick, clean and Nick took the time to give a full rundown of the system and answer questions. Very happy with the equipment and service I received.read more
Kori Sanders
20:12 03 Jan 22
We have been Tri Country customers for many years and the... consistent high level of service has never disappointed us. We have used their plumbing, heating, and water treatment services. They are quick, professional, and always courteous.I highly recommend Tri County Water!read more
Luke Jenkins
03:24 30 Dec 21
I liked working with Nick and Colby.
Nam Ly
00:14 15 Dec 21
Nick came by to install the water filter for us and did an... amazing job. Fast, friendly and did a great job. It was great that he took time to share his own personally experience with the same filtration system his family.read more
Trista Soave
23:19 29 Nov 21
Excellent customer service from our salesperson Melissa to... Nick the installer. Nick went above and beyond to ensure our water softener was installed properly and for maximum longevity. Highly recommended.read more
C B
23:03 27 Oct 21
Colby was easy to work with!The installers were friendly... and fast, arrived on time and done faster than expected.read more
Tri County Water Conditioning is proud to have earned
the Angi List Super Service Award every year since 2018!
