Richfield Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Systems
Richfield water is centrally softened by the City of Richfield to roughly 5 grains per gallon. That is a good start, but it does not address chlorine, lead from aging pipes, PFAS, pharmaceuticals, or fluoride. AJ Alberts installs NSF-certified reverse osmosis systems that deliver premium drinking water at your kitchen tap.
Richfield Water Profile at a Glance
Hardness After Treatment
5 gpg post-softening. Moderately hard
Water Source
Municipal well system. City of Richfield central lime softening and disinfection
What Softening Does Not Address
Chlorine, PFAS, lead from aging pipes, pharmaceuticals, fluoride.
Service Area
Hennepin County. 22 miles from Woodbury.
Why Richfield Homeowners Choose Reverse Osmosis
Centrally softened municipal water is a real benefit for hardness, but it is not a complete water quality solution. Lime softening at the treatment plant addresses calcium and magnesium. It does not address chlorine and chloramines added for disinfection, lead and copper picked up from aging pipes between the plant and your tap, PFAS forever chemicals from regional contamination, pharmaceuticals that pass through wastewater treatment, fluoride added at the plant, or the increased sodium content that softening itself introduces. A reverse osmosis system at your kitchen sink is the most effective and most cost-efficient way to address every one of those concerns.
Richfield has one of the highest concentrations of mid-century housing in the metro, with many homes built between 1945 and 1965. Original copper and lead service lines remain a real consideration in older Richfield neighborhoods. Central city softening handles hardness but RO at the kitchen sink is the most direct defense against pipe-introduced lead and other residual contaminants.
A reverse osmosis (RO) drinking water system installs under your kitchen sink and produces dedicated drinking and cooking water that has been filtered to remove up to 99 percent of contaminants. RO removes PFAS, lead, arsenic, fluoride, chlorine, chloramines, pharmaceuticals, nitrates, sodium (the byproduct of softening), and hundreds of other dissolved compounds. The result is water that tastes cleaner, makes better coffee and tea, produces clear ice, and gives you and your family direct certainty about what you are drinking and cooking with.
What Reverse Osmosis Removes From Richfield Water
RO removes from your water:
- Chlorine and chloramines (taste and odor)
- PFAS forever chemicals (up to 99 percent)
- Lead from aging pipes (up to 99 percent)
- Arsenic, nitrates, fluoride
- Pharmaceuticals and personal care product residues
- Sodium (the byproduct of softening)
- Hundreds of other dissolved compounds
RO does not address:
- Hardness (calcium and magnesium) at every tap (a softener handles this; in Richfield that is not necessary for most homes given central city softening)
- Bacteria and viruses (municipal water is already disinfected; well water needs UV)
- Iron and manganese (a dedicated iron filter handles this where needed)
Filtration System Options for Richfield Homes
Reverse Osmosis Under-Sink System (Primary)
NSF/ANSI 58 certified. Removes up to 99 percent of PFAS, lead, arsenic, fluoride, pharmaceuticals. Dedicated drinking and cooking water at your kitchen tap. Recommended for every home in Richfield.
Learn moreWhole-Home Carbon Filtration
Removes chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, and chemical taste and odor at every tap. Pairs perfectly with RO for full-home coverage. Recommended for: every home in Richfield, especially homes with older pipes.
Learn morePFAS-Certified Filtration
Targeted NSF-certified filtration for forever chemicals at every tap. Recommended for: every home wanting precautionary protection.
Learn moreFree In-Home Water Test
We bring our test kit to your home and run a full water quality analysis. PFAS-specific lab testing available as add-on. Recommended for every home in Richfield.
Learn moreRecommended Setup for Richfield
A reverse osmosis drinking water system under your kitchen sink as primary protection. Whole-home carbon filtration handles chlorine at every tap. Older homes should prioritize RO immediately for lead defense.
This is a starting point. The right system depends on your household, water usage, plumbing layout, budget, and water test results. We tell you what you need and what you do not.
How Reverse Osmosis Installation Works in Richfield
Free In-Home Water Test
30 minutes, no obligation, PFAS-specific lab testing available as add-on
Custom System Recommendation
Sized to household size, water usage, and budget
Transparent Quote
Flat-rate pricing, no hourly surprises
Professional Installation
Licensed master plumbers, most installs complete in 2-3 hours, includes dedicated faucet at kitchen sink
Ongoing Service and Filter Changes
Annual checkups, pre and post filters replaced every 6-12 months, RO membrane lasts 2-5 years
Richfield Neighborhoods We Serve
We install reverse osmosis systems across every neighborhood in Richfield, including East Richfield, Wood Lake, Augsburg Park, Veterans Park, Lake Pamela. Same-day service available for emergencies. Service area extends throughout Hennepin County and the surrounding Twin Cities metro from our Woodbury headquarters.
Why Richfield Homeowners Choose AJ Alberts for RO
Family Operated Since 1965
60 years of metro water conditioning experience
Licensed Master Plumbers
10 plumbers, 5 master plumbers, MN and WI licensure
NSF-Certified Systems
Only NSF/ANSI 58 certified RO systems installed
Free In-Home Water Test
Your actual water, not municipal averages
Flat-Rate Pricing
Exact price before any work starts, no hourly billing
Richfield Reverse Osmosis FAQs
Water quality data for Richfield:
Source: https://www.richfieldmn.gov/services/water-and-sewer
Confidence: Verified
Last Updated: May 2026
Additional resources:
AJ Alberts re-verifies all city water data annually. Found an error or have a specific concern? Call 651-738-0580 for a free in-home water test.
Ready for premium drinking water in your Richfield home?
Free in-home water test. Custom RO recommendation. NSF-certified systems. Family operated since 1965.
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