Well Water Treatment and Solutions in Central Minnesota & South Metro Area

Know what’s in your well water and how to treat it for safe, clean water throughout your entire home. Tri County Water Conditioning offers affordable and effective solutions to improve the smell, taste, and look of your water. We remove iron, nitrates, arsenic, hard water, hydrogen sulfide (smelly water), and more.

Tri County Water Conditioning also offers free basic well 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 well water to determine your Total Dissolved Solids, Hardness, and Chlorine content and present you with a professional analysis of the results.

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Common well 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.

Nitrates

Nitrate (NO3) is a naturally occurring form of nitrogen (N) which is very mobile in water.  It is essential for plant growth and is often added to soil to improve productivity.  Water moving down through soil after rainfall or irrigation carries dissolved nitrate with it to groundwater.  In this way, nitrate enters the water supplies of many homeowners who use wells or springs.  Drinking water high in nitrate is potentially harmful to human and animal health.

EcoWater’s advanced ERO375 Reverse Osmosis System will provide you with outstanding drinking water that removes nitrates up to 99%.

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.

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.

Bacteria

Different types of organic matter can cause your water to taste bad, often fishy or earthy.  Bacteria in water takes many forms and the best way to know the type of bacteria present is to have your water professionally tested.  A common symptom of bacteria in water is slime build up in the toilet tank.

After we determine what form of bacterial contamination is affecting your water supply, the EPS 1000 microbiological drinking water purification system is often the solution of choice.  Certified to meet or exceed the EPA requirement for the removal of bacteria, viruses and cysts such as giardia and cryptosporidia, the EcoWater EPS 1000 can be installed on both municipal and well water supplies.

Sulphur & Methane Gases

Dissolved gases can cause cloudiness and bad odors in water.  It can also cause pipes to hammer and spitting of gas and water when a faucet is opened.  Methane gas is odorless and occurs naturally in some underground water wells.  Hydrogen sulfide gas smells like rotten eggs and is occasionally present in underground aquifers.  Dissolved gases in water can be aggressive to piping systems and cause wear on valves, seats and washers.

If you have a rotten egg odor in your water you may not need any equipment at all. Should the odor be noticed only when using hot water, the problem may be simply fixed by servicing the water heater. If your cold and hot water, however, is found to have a trace of hydrogen sulfide gas, our Sanitizer Series may be the solution for you. In severe cases of hydrogen sulfide and methane gas, or multiple water problems, we also offer the Sentry Open-Air, a system that is like your own private water treatment plant, offering pristine, crystal clear water without leaving unwanted chlorine or other trace chemicals that may be found in municipal water systems.  

Chromium 6

A new study by the Environmental Working Group reports that Ohio 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 the Ohio 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 

Other Contaminants

What they are – common contaminants in our area can include 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.

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Diana Copeland
Diana Copeland
20:34 15 Apr 24
Nick is amazing! Prompt, clean, courteous and fast. He... went above and beyond. Thank you Nick and Tri-County Water!!read more
Charles Braaten
Charles Braaten
00:49 13 Apr 24
Installation was very smooth, and very efficient. The... installation guy was very knowledgeable. Handstand everything and I'm a couple hours. The reverse osmosis system works very well the water to make coffee is incredible. Best tasting coffee we've had ever. Great service great installation great products. I highly recommend themread more
Laurie Baer
Laurie Baer
00:14 12 Mar 24
Honest, excellent service
Janis Bukstein
Janis Bukstein
23:12 06 Jan 24
Great people and great service. Best water. 👌
clarice mahlow
clarice mahlow
23:39 16 Sep 23
Needed assistance that day, & they took care of my water... leak issue before I got home from work! Wonderful!read more
Jason Fink
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
Jim Callahan
Jim Callahan
19:38 12 Jan 23
Nick does an outstanding job. He has been at our place... several times. He is great to work with, went above and beyond with communication and kept the place clean and tidy. I'd highly recommend this company for plumbing, and any other service they offer.read more
John Rotgers
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
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
Brock Trautman
00:47 07 Sep 22
Nick and (I forget his name) were incredibly nice,... knowledgeable and fast. Amazing experienceread more
Angela Martin
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
M Tierney
21:27 09 Aug 22
Excellent job on a salt system and reverse osmosis system.
Mark Belden
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
chattums Huse
16:29 20 Jun 22
Awesome people and products
Bridget Ginnis
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
No No
20:45 01 Apr 22
Colby is knowledgeable, kind and honest. Great customer... service. Highly recommended.read more
Ray Kimal
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
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
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
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
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