Hard Water Mineral Buildup
St. Louis Park tests at 17 grains per gallon (extremely hard). Untreated, this scales every faucet, water heater, dishwasher, and washing machine in your home.
Service Area
Plumber in St. Louis Park, MN
St. Louis Park, MN water tests at 17 grains per gallon. A.J. Alberts has been installing softeners, filtration, water heaters, and full residential plumbing for Twin Cities homes since 1989.
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Licensed Minnesota (MN PC150039)
★ 4.9 stars, 800+ reviews Best of Woodbury · 2025 Winner, 2026 Finalist
Free in-home water test
Quick Summary
A.J. Alberts Plumbing serves St. Louis Park, MN 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 Hennepin County, MN since 1989. Call 651-738-0580.
Water Quality in St. Louis Park
Saint Louis Park is a mature first-ring suburb west of Minneapolis with significant 1950s-1970s housing stock and an active redevelopment ethic. The combination of older housing and the city's tighter footprint means plumbing service work is concentrated in fix-and-improve rather than new-construction patterns.
17
grains per gallon
Extremely Hard — advanced softener required
Outside the documented East Metro PFAS plume but extremely hard at 17 gpg.
Primary water source
Municipal water from the Saint Louis Park municipal system, drawing from the Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer. The city operates its own treatment infrastructure.
Recommended treatment for St. Louis Park 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 St. Louis Park
Most St. Louis Park homes we visit fall into one of these four buckets. Free in-home test confirms which apply to yours.
Chlorine and Chemical Taste
St. Louis Park municipal water often carries detectable chlorine taste at the kitchen tap. An under-sink RO or whole-home carbon filter removes it cleanly and improves drinking water quality.
Drinking Water Contaminants
Beyond hardness, St. Louis Park 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 St. Louis Park 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 St. Louis Park
No fee. No obligation. We confirm what is actually in your specific water.
Services Available in St. Louis Park
Water Softener Installation
Sized and programmed for the extremely hard water common in St. Louis Park. 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.
Why St. Louis Park 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 St. Louis Park-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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St. Louis Park Service FAQs
Do you serve St. Louis Park, MN?
Yes. A.J. Alberts Plumbing is fully licensed in Minnesota (MN License PC150039) and serves St. Louis Park, MN 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 St. Louis Park home?
For non-emergency service in St. Louis Park, 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 St. Louis Park?
Yes. Free in-home water testing is included at every St. Louis Park 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.
Are St. Louis Park homes likely to have lead service lines?
Some, especially homes built before 1940. The city has published a service line inventory that homeowners can consult, and we can test your water for lead during a free in-home consultation if you are concerned.
What is the most common SLP service call?
Water heater replacements on aging units, sump pump replacements (the city's clay soils generate significant groundwater flow), and softener upgrades on undersized or end-of-life units. Drain camera work on older clay sewer lines is also a regular call.
Need Service in St. Louis Park?
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