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Licensed plumbers for Blaine homes: water heaters, drains, leaks and fixtures, boilers, and water conditioning. Same-day and next-day appointments, written upfront pricing, and a free in-home water test with every visit.
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City water brief
Blaine publishes municipal-water reports and separate guidance for private-well owners. Use the information for your actual supply.
Ryan lives in nearby Ham Lake and serves Blaine. His work includes residential plumbing, water testing and treatment equipment.
Blaine's water FAQ reports a hardness range of 18 to 21 grains as of 2023. That is a dated municipal reference, not a current measurement of every tap or private well. The city states that private-well testing is the owner's responsibility. Confirm actual hardness before selecting or programming a softener.
PFAS source and testing information for Blaine
PFAS reference and testing guidanceCheck the current report for the utility serving your address. For a private well, use well-specific testing guidance. A regional history or source-well result does not establish the concentration at your tap.
Minnesota Department of Health public-water-system PFAS dashboard and guidance
This source information is not a household result, treated-water concentration, or health-risk rating.
Hardness reference
18 to 21 gpg
City-published range
Blaine publishes a hardness range of 18 to 21 grains per gallon. Confirm the actual reading at the home.
City of Blaine water and sewer FAQ , checked 2026-10-06
A city reference is not a measurement from your tap.
Start with the right test or inspection, then decide what the home actually needs.
A.J. Alberts Plumbing provides licensed residential plumbing in Blaine, MN: water heater repair and replacement, drain and sewer cleaning, leak and fixture repair, boiler service, and water softener and filtration installation. Same-day and next-day appointments are typical, pricing is written and upfront, and every install carries a lifetime craftsmanship warranty. Call 651-738-0580 or book online.
One licensed crew for repairs, replacements, and water treatment. No commissioned salespeople, ever.
Leaks, faucets, toilets, sump pumps, water lines, and gas lines. Diagnosed on site and quoted in writing before work starts.
Repair and replacement of tank, tankless, and hybrid heat pump water heaters, with availability confirmed when scheduling.
Cable, hydro jetting, and in-line camera inspection for slow drains and mainline backups.
Boiler repair, replacement, and radiant floor heat, with licensed boiler technicians on staff.
Active leaks, burst pipes, and no-heat calls are prioritized. Call 651-738-0580 and we will get a plumber moving.
Softener installation and repair, filtration, and reverse osmosis, selected for the actual water conditions, household goals, and equipment requirements.
Ryan is an A.J. Alberts master plumber who lives in Ham Lake and serves Blaine and nearby Anoka County communities. His work includes water lines, gas lines, water heaters, softeners, carbon filters, iron filters and reverse osmosis systems.
For a water heater or softener problem, record the model, installation date if known, and any changes in performance. A leak, loss of hot water or failed regeneration needs its own diagnosis. Citywide housing dates and water figures do not establish the condition of equipment in a particular home.
Local Expert
Ham Lake Resident, Master Plumber
Ryan is a Master Plumber on the A.J. Alberts team. He lives just across the city line in Ham Lake and serves Blaine and nearby Anoka County communities. His path into the trades was unconventional: he originally went to college to become a nutritionist and personal trainer, then moved into drain cleaning, and from there into full plumbing. Ryan's favorite part of the job is testing water and working on treatment options based on the customer's needs.
Water treatment should start with measurements from the home and the requirements of the selected equipment. Ryan also serves the surrounding communities: Coon Rapids, Andover, Spring Lake Park, Mounds View, Lexington, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, North Oaks, Centerville, White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Hugo, Forest Lake, Shoreview, Arden Hills, and Roseville.
Outside work, Ryan is with his family or at a sporting event. Blaine area customers can request him by name when scheduling, especially for water softener installs or water-treatment service based on actual measurements.
"I'm a Master Plumber and I live in Ham Lake!"
Ryan, Master Plumber
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Use the city references above to identify the right questions, not to diagnose the water at a specific address. Confirm the supplying utility or private well, review current notices, and choose testing that measures the concern you actually have.
Choose treatment only after the concern is defined
Compare the exact equipment's documented reduction claims and maintenance requirements. A basic hardness reading does not measure PFAS, and a PFAS source-water history does not establish the result at a household tap.
Local water sources, checked 2026-09-18:
MDH home-softening guidance explains why softening depends on actual hardness and household needs.
The appropriate test or equipment inspection depends on the concern. Our free basic water test does not measure PFAS or establish that water is safe to drink. PFAS analysis is a separate paid laboratory service.
18 to 21 gpg. Blaine publishes a hardness range of 18 to 21 grains per gallon. Confirm the actual reading at the home. Hard water can contribute to mineral buildup. Confirm actual hardness and any treatment already in place before deciding whether to use a softener.
A.J. Alberts offers separate paid laboratory PFAS testing for municipal-water and private-well customers. We collect and submit the sample and explain the report. Confirm the test scope, price, and turnaround when scheduling; PFAS is not included in the free basic water test. A regional history does not establish the level at your tap.
Start with the current utility report or appropriate laboratory results for a private well. Select treatment for a defined concern and check the exact model's reduction claims and maintenance requirements.
Check the equipment model, installation history, maintenance and current symptoms. The age of a house does not establish the age or condition of its plumbing equipment.
Our free basic in-home water test checks hardness, iron, chlorine, pH, alkalinity, and total dissolved solids, with nitrate testing for private wells. It does not measure PFAS or certify that water is safe to drink.
A.J. Alberts offers separate paid laboratory PFAS testing for municipal-water and private-well customers. We collect and submit the sample and explain the report. Confirm the test scope, price, and turnaround when scheduling; PFAS is not included in the free basic water test.
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Guides relevant to the plumbing and water conditions in this part of the metro.
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