Hard Water Mineral Buildup
River Falls tests at 16 grains per gallon (extremely hard). Untreated, this scales every faucet, water heater, dishwasher, and washing machine in your home.
Service Area
Plumber in River Falls, WI
River Falls, WI water tests at 16 grains per gallon. A.J. Alberts has been installing softeners, filtration, water heaters, and full residential plumbing for Twin Cities homes since 1989.
Licensed Wisconsin (WI 226456)
★ 4.9 stars, 800+ reviews Best of Woodbury · 2025 Winner, 2026 Finalist
Free in-home water test
Quick Summary
A.J. Alberts Plumbing serves River Falls, WI for water softener installation, water conditioning, plumbing repair, water heater service, drain cleaning, and boilers. Free in-home water test at every appointment. Written upfront pricing. Lifetime craftsmanship warranty. Serving Pierce County, MN since 1989. Call 651-738-0580.
Water Quality in River Falls
River Falls is a Pierce County community of approximately 16,000 residents in western Wisconsin, anchored by the University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus and the Kinnickinnic River corridor. Housing stock spans early 20th century historic homes near downtown to newer subdivisions on the city's south and east edges. The community sits roughly 30 miles east of the Twin Cities and 20 miles south of Hudson, making it part of the broader A.J. Alberts St. Croix Valley service area.
16
grains per gallon
Extremely Hard — advanced softener required
Outside the documented PFAS contamination zones. River Falls Municipal Utilities draws from groundwater wells serving approximately 16,000 residents. Recent UCMR 5 monitoring under the EPA and Wisconsin DNR framework reported no detectable PFAS / PFOS / PFOA in the system. TCE (trichloroethylene), which has been a regional concern in parts of western Wisconsin, was tested for and not detected in current monitoring. Lead at the customer tap was measured at 0.9 ppb (90th percentile), well within the EPA action level of 15 ppb.
Primary water source
Municipal water from River Falls Municipal Utilities (RFMU), supplied from groundwater wells. The system serves approximately 16,000 residents and meets all Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and federal drinking water standards per the most recent Consumer Confidence Report. River Falls is also served by A.J. Alberts under our Wisconsin plumbing license (WI 226456).
Recommended treatment for River Falls homes:
Advanced water softener required
See treatment options →For the full Twin Cities water quality picture, see our water quality map and city-by-city data.
Common Water Issues We Solve in River Falls
Most River Falls homes we visit fall into one of these four buckets. Free in-home test confirms which apply to yours.
Iron Staining and Discoloration
Many River Falls wells show elevated iron, causing orange staining on fixtures, laundry, and tubs. We diagnose ferrous vs. ferric iron on-site and install the right specialty filter.
Drinking Water Contaminants
Beyond hardness, River Falls tap water can carry trace dissolved metals, sediment, and chlorination byproducts. Under-sink reverse osmosis delivers cleaner drinking and cooking water than most bottled.
Aging In-Home Plumbing
Many River Falls homes are 30+ years old. Original water heaters, softeners, supply lines, and shut-off valves are often due for replacement. Proactive maintenance prevents emergencies.
Free In-Home Water Test in River Falls
No fee. No obligation. We confirm what is actually in your specific water.
Services Available in River Falls
Water Softener Installation
Sized and programmed for the extremely hard water common in River Falls. Lifetime craftsmanship warranty.
Whole-Home Filtration
Carbon, sediment, PFAS, and iron filtration matched to your specific water test.
Reverse Osmosis
Under-sink and whole-home RO systems for the cleanest possible drinking water.
Plumbing Services
Leak repair, fixture installation, sump pumps, water line repair, gas lines.
Water Heaters
Tank, tankless, and hybrid heat pump installation and repair. Same-day options.
Boiler Service
Hydronic boiler repair, replacement, and radiant floor heat. Critical Minnesota winter work.
Drain Cleaning
Cable, hydro jetting, and in-line camera. Mainline backups handled same-day.
Free Water Test
Free on-site testing for hardness, iron, chlorine, pH, and TDS. No obligation.
Maintenance Plans
Annual plumbing inspection, water heater flush, softener tune-up, priority scheduling.
Local Expert
Meet Thatcher Anderson
River Falls Resident, Plumber
Thatcher is a plumber on the A.J. Alberts team and lives in River Falls. He grew up in the trades — his father owns Ispiri Design + Remodel, an established Twin Cities design-build partner — and joined A.J. Alberts after his junior year of high school. He has been with the company ever since and serves as the lead local plumber for River Falls, Hudson, and the surrounding Pierce and St. Croix County corridor.
Thatcher's specialty is range. He runs the full residential plumbing service spectrum: fast, clean fixture installs, full water quality assessments, and the complex hydronic and boiler systems most plumbers do not touch. His favorite part of the job is testing a home's water for PFAS and other contaminants and then designing the right treatment system — whole-home filtration, softeners, carbon filters, iron filters, reverse osmosis drinking water systems, tankless and traditional tank water heaters from 40 to 75 gallons, atmospheric vent and electric configurations. He also handles boiler, hydronic heating, infloor radiant, radiator, and side-arm boiler work that few residential plumbers are trained on.
From River Falls, Thatcher dispatches across western Wisconsin (Hudson, Roberts, Houlton) and the East Metro (Woodbury, Afton, Cottage Grove, Lake Elmo, Stillwater, Oakdale, Maplewood, Saint Paul, West Saint Paul, North Saint Paul, Sunfish Lake, Mendota Heights, Lakeland, Bayport, Oak Park Heights, Baytown, West Lakeland, and Marine on Saint Croix). Outside work, he is at the family cabin, on a golf course, or training for marathons and Hyrox races. River Falls and Hudson area customers can request him by name when scheduling.
"The favorite part of my job is testing a home's water for PFAS and other contaminants, then designing the right system to fix what we found. Whole-home filtration, softener, carbon, reverse osmosis. Putting the right tools on the actual problem is what this work should be."
Thatcher Anderson, Plumber
Why River Falls Homeowners Choose A.J. Alberts
37 Years
Locally owned and operating across the Twin Cities since 1989. Best of Woodbury 2025 Winner, 2026 Finalist.
10 / 5 / 0
10 plumbers, 5 master plumbers, 0 commissioned salespeople. No upsell pressure, ever.
4.9 stars
800+ Google reviews from real Twin Cities customers. Lifetime craftsmanship warranty on every install.
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What River Falls-Area Customers Say
A small sample of the 800+ Google reviews we have earned across the Twin Cities.
★★★★★
"AJ Alberts came out same day when our water heater broke. The technician was polite, explained the costs upfront, and had it replaced in a few hours. Highly recommend!"
Sarah M.
Woodbury, MN
★★★★★
"We've used them for over 10 years. Always reliable, always professional. It's great having a local plumber you can trust not to overcharge."
David K.
Stillwater, MN
★★★★★
"They installed a new water softener for us. The difference is amazing. Clean installation, no mess left behind, and very respectful of our home."
Jessica R.
Cottage Grove, MN
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River Falls Service FAQs
Do you serve River Falls, WI?
Yes. A.J. Alberts Plumbing is fully licensed in Wisconsin (WI License 226456) and serves River Falls, WI for plumbing, water softener installation, water conditioning, water heater service, and drain cleaning. We handle most service calls within a day or two of booking.
How fast can A.J. Alberts get to my River Falls home?
For non-emergency service in River Falls, same-day to next-day appointments are typical. For active leaks, burst pipes, or no-heat emergencies, call 651-738-0580 immediately and we will prioritize you.
Do you offer free water testing in River Falls?
Yes. Free in-home water testing is included at every River Falls appointment, no obligation to buy. We test hardness, iron, chlorine, pH, and total dissolved solids on-site and walk you through what the results mean for your home.
How hard is River Falls water?
River Falls municipal water is in the extremely hard tier at approximately 16 grains per gallon, characteristic of western Wisconsin groundwater drawn from the regional aquifer system. Standard recommendation for a typical 3-to-4 person household is a 48,000-grain capacity softener with a metered Fleck or Clack valve, which manages regeneration cycles efficiently and avoids wasted salt.
Should I worry about PFAS or TCE in River Falls drinking water?
Per the most recent UCMR 5 monitoring round under the EPA and Wisconsin DNR framework, no PFAS / PFOS / PFOA were detected in River Falls Municipal Utilities testing. TCE (trichloroethylene), which has been a regional concern in parts of western Wisconsin historically, was tested and not detected in current monitoring. Lead at the customer tap measured 0.9 ppb (90th percentile), well within the EPA action level of 15 ppb. The most recent RFMU Consumer Confidence Report confirms no violations of any EPA contaminant standard. If you want to verify what is in your specific home's water, A.J. Alberts will run a free in-home water test that measures what is actually coming out of your kitchen tap.
Need Service in River Falls?
Schedule a free in-home water test, or call us directly for immediate service.
A.J. Alberts Plumbing & Water Conditioning
7975 Afton Road · Woodbury, MN 55125 · 651-738-0580