Well Water Treatment and Solutions in Lethbridge & Southern Alberta

Know what’s in your well water and how to treat it for safe, clean water throughout your entire home. Holmes EcoWater offers affordable and effective solutions for iron, nitrates, arsenic, hard water, hydrogen sulfide (smelly water), and more.

Holmes EcoWater also offers free basic well water testing with fast, accurate results in most local areas. Enter your postal 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, Iron and Chloramine content and present you with a professional analysis of the results.

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Common well water contaminants in Lethbridge & Southern Alberta

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.

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.

Chlorine/Chloramine

What it is - Chlorine or Chloramine is a chemical used by municipal & local water treatment plants to reduce harmful bacteria in the water supply. While this sounds good, chlorine and chloramines can cause a bacteria of their own to grow called trihalomethanes (TTHM) which is quite unsafe to drink or bathe in.

Treatment – The most efficient Chlorine/Chloramine reduction filter is Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) or Catalytic Carbon. Due to the high level of chlorine added to water by cities, you will really appreciate your water with chlorine reduction. See our Whole House Filtration page for more information.

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.

Smelly Water (Hydrogen Sulfide or Iron Bacteria)

There are typically two water contaminants that can cause your water to smell like sulphur or rotten eggs, one is Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) and the other is iron or sulphates.

 H2S is a mineral that is released from the earth and finds its way into groundwater. It’s especially common in well water located near shale, sandstone, coal, peat, or oil.

 Occasionally, a rotten-egg smell in your water could also be caused by a water heater or by sewage pollution in your water. If you’re on city water, the most likely explanation is your water heater.

 The most important thing to note is that it is ALWAYS worthwhile to get your water tested as H2S poses a serious potential health risk including nausea, vomiting, and other serious health effects.

Learn more, here.

Other Contaminants
What they are - common contaminants in our area can include nitrates, lead, arsenic, pharmaceuticals, and more. These are not included in the free water test, however, we do offer full labouratory 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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Local Alberta Reviews

Alec Waters
Alec Waters
03:59 02 Mar 24
Just had a Holmes Ecowater system put in my home. Want to say thanks to Richard and TY they did a really great job put it in looks really good.Just had my first shower with the new system and I'm really glad I went with this company.Holmes Ecowater make my home water better do do do.
Corey Hoskins
Corey Hoskins
19:50 28 Feb 24
So please with my water softening system. My skin is less irritated and so soft. The drinking water system is soooo worth it. Water tastes fresh and leaves you no worries what’s in our drinking water. Excellent company to deal with. Highly recommended
Karlen McDonald
Karlen McDonald
18:11 28 Feb 24
Very impressed with our experience. Installer was courteous & punctual, our salesperson Scott Stevenson was friendly & knowledgeable. Enjoying our new system!
Anna Enns
Anna Enns
18:09 27 Feb 24
Did a good job from start to finish.Richard did a great job over the phone on settings to make my water clearer. He knows his machines. Definitely would call him again. This is 6 months after it was installed
Chelsey Slomp
Chelsey Slomp
18:20 16 Feb 24
Had a wonderful experience. Richard was knowledgeable and clearly explained everything. Super happy
Gail Sapergia
Gail Sapergia
20:27 15 Feb 24
February 2024 - as always... Richard walked me through resetting our system after a holiday. Much appreciated that we could do this over the phone!!!...Richard fixed our water system right up today! It was a much simpler fix than we thought, but he took the time to explain each filter, and patiently allowed me to make notes, so that our system should not need another service for a long time. Really appreciated that he had ALL the necessary parts & filters with!!!
Sandra Preikschas
Sandra Preikschas
18:51 28 Jan 24
Staff was more than friendly and, in spite of the fact that I had to reschedule, they even went to far as to work when the cold snap was at it's worst. Very professional and economical. Answered any and all questions...,
Traci Simpson
Traci Simpson
20:20 18 Jan 24
Fantastic customer service and thanks to Richard and Ty for driving on snowy roads and coming out to my rural home to put in my water system it was done fast and it looks great 👍 thanks so much you guys !!
Sandra Van Raay
Sandra Van Raay
21:00 12 Jan 24
Richard and Ty replaced an old water softener today. Professional and friendly. Provided a thorough overview of how things work, set up wifi/ app and left things tidy. Thanks
Kelley Murphy
Kelley Murphy
01:16 22 Dec 23
We wanted a reverse osmosis system and went to see Holmes Eco Water . They sent someone out to the house in Fort Macleod, explained everything and the cost . We accepted the offer and the installer came in and gave us exactly what we wanted. Afterwards had another visit to make sure everything was A okay, which was an added bonus . Holmes didn’t charge any travel fees, I don’t know another company that doesn’t charge for travel, much appreciated. We love our system. We recommend the system and Holmes for your water needs . Thanks guys !
Joyce Thomas
Joyce Thomas
19:16 21 Dec 23
Kudos to Richard and Ty for jobs well done!
Patty Ness
Patty Ness
21:48 18 Dec 23
Thanks Richard for getting my filters all up to date. He's a Great guy doing the job for your Company.
Mic Thiessen
Mic Thiessen
19:32 15 Dec 23
Richard came and looked over the new system. Showed me some steps I came take on my own to make sure system is working correctly. Knowledgeable and friendly. No trouble recommending them to anyone looking for a system.
Brian Smith
Brian Smith
23:21 30 Nov 23
Professional, quick installation of our water softener. When I asked for a service call, they were quick to come out and check things out for me. Highly recommend this company.
Sherry Eagle Plume
Sherry Eagle Plume
18:07 30 Nov 23
Thank you for your excellent service 😊
Bea Kunz
Bea Kunz
17:06 08 Nov 23
We were very happy with Scott Stevenson and all his information for us. The installer was very courteous as was the office staff. It was a pleasure dealing with the company from the start to the completion.
Donna Bilozir
Donna Bilozir
20:48 07 Nov 23
Richard and Ty are awesome! We had everything explained in detail and now have a great understanding of our system. Thank you so much!
SCH 456
SCH 456
23:20 02 Nov 23
Awesome service today from Richard, very knowledgeable and courteous. Took the time to test and clearly explain how everything works and reset the system. Gave tips to get the best performance. Very satisfied.
Wayne Brewer
Wayne Brewer
23:07 02 Nov 23
Richard was thorough , friendly and professional in dealing with both our softener and R/O system. Would recommend Holmes without hesitation!!!
Bev Humphreys
Bev Humphreys
19:18 27 Oct 23
I had the pleasure of having Richard & Ty come in and install my water softener. What a fantastic experience. Thank you for kindness and patience. And above all knowledge.
wilhelm klassen
wilhelm klassen
17:32 21 Oct 23
Very happy with how the service guy installed it! It came out neat and he didn't leave a huge mess behind. Our clothes are becoming cleaner and softer, and so is our skin, a couple of our kids struggle with eczema, and within a week their skin started softening and becoming smoother and started healing a bit as well. Even hair is softer after a couple showers! So happy with the new system!!
Gerhard Malan
Gerhard Malan
02:41 12 Oct 23
Wealth of knowledge passed on by Richard & Terry today. On time. Friendly. Professional. All round great guys. They were happy to answer any and all questions and did a very good job installing our new system! Kept it clean & tidy! Thank you!
Jenny Lyn Llanes
Jenny Lyn Llanes
19:05 06 Oct 23
It's best for my kids especially with my baby. I noticed also that their not complaining about the taste at all and no more tummy ache.
Glen Kalmack
Glen Kalmack
22:42 02 Oct 23
Richard was on time and took extra time to route the plumbing efficiently.Did a perfect clean up job and gave very good advice.Very happy with the service.
C Tomaras
C Tomaras
04:20 21 Sep 23
Sheila Laqua
Sheila Laqua
20:09 18 Sep 23
Great service! He was efficient and professional. We really appreciated all the work that he did and how everything was cleaned up after he was done installing the water softener. Thanks for all that you did to make this an easy transition.
Rick Bannerman
Rick Bannerman
00:11 14 Sep 23
Holmes Ecowater responded the same day by replacing our UV system and had us back up and running by the middle of the afternoon. Richard did a fantastic job installing the unit and providing instructions on how to use it.
Wayne’s World - The Dirt Diary
Wayne’s World - The Dirt Diary
14:52 13 Sep 23
Our workplace has never had better tasting water. The install was fast and professional. The TEAM at Holms are doing a fantastic job and I would HIGHLY recommend !!
Walter Enudi
Walter Enudi
20:58 11 Sep 23
Excellent customer services. Prompt response to calls and friendly staff.
Patricia Odoma
Patricia Odoma
22:50 07 Sep 23
My kids were experiencing some itching and dryness on their skins. I was really concerned until I got the best referral. Home Ecowaters set us up perfectly. The installation process was amazing and stress less and the best part, no more itching in my home. And Ted (the rep I worked with) was just the best guy. He was courteous, so helpful and kind. Definitely recommend their services. Be sure to ask for Ted.
F D
F D
15:59 30 Aug 23
Great job Richard. Thank you for the full explanation of the water system in our house
Doug Wilson
Doug Wilson
23:01 23 Aug 23
Great service reasonable prices.
Karol Budny
Karol Budny
17:33 21 Aug 23
Ecowater excellent service- sales rep Ted it’s very knowledgeable He made an appearance in my house just to check out if the system is working properly. He performed water test and visual inspection. My wife is very happy to see that her glass water jug is clean no more particles floating in it. I will consider to buy it in next couple of months as I only have this system for a bit over the month. Highly recommend to everyone!
M King
M King
18:12 05 Aug 23
Thanks to Scott and everyone at holmes ecowater for there knowledge and professionalism. We had a water softner and R/O system installed and couldn't be happier with the results. We would highly recommend there services to everyone.
Jennifer Friesen
Jennifer Friesen
20:10 18 Jul 23
Such fast efficient and knowledgeable staff. Very satisfied with our softener and our reverse osmosis. Would highly recommend to anyone I know.
Doug Nishiguchi
Doug Nishiguchi
22:33 14 Jul 23
Great to deal with. Everyone, from sales to installation, are friendly, knowkedgeable, and very professional. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Always a pleasure to deal with.
Patrick Wagner
Patrick Wagner
22:11 13 Jul 23
Holmes Ecco water really takes care of their customers, they are very knowledgeable about using transforming ordinary dugout water into house hold usages, it’s a lot more economical than hooking up to Lethbridge city water. Richard (their man in the field) is great 😊 we wish we would see him more often than once a year service. We would highly recommend them
Tom Shaw
Tom Shaw
21:57 10 Jul 23
Very professional and answered all my questions. When a problem came up a few weeks later it was addressed and resolved promptly
Karen van de Vendel
Karen van de Vendel
22:41 06 Jul 23
Great service and Ty was terrific!
Hans-Henning Muendel
Hans-Henning Muendel
21:01 04 Jul 23
Richard & Ty came to check why our “soft water” came out “hard”! In fact - a salt crust prevented the system from working properly! Problem readily solved by Richard - and explanation given to me. Thanks so much gentlemen! Henning Muendel
Shelagh Leverett
Shelagh Leverett
20:17 04 Jul 23
I am very impressed with Holmes Ecowater. The initial consultation with Ted went well; Michael was the installer and he did a good and neat job.We had a few issues and Richard came to sort things out, I was impressed with his knowledge and expertise. He explained the systems thoroughly and fixed our issue.We had a small problem with our water system and Ty came to fix that, once again he was a very knowledgeable employee and fixed our problem.I have had some contact with Kisha in the office and she is very helpful at getting issues fixed.All in all, Holmes Ecowater have great employees and treat their customers very well. I’m impressed.
Jeff MacKenzie
Jeff MacKenzie
04:24 04 Jul 23
Richard has been servicing our RO system on our acreage for a few years now and we find him to be a very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional whenever we need him! I wouldn’t want any other company to service our water system ever! The people Holmes Ecowater have a great employee who really cares about his clients! He is training Ty, a new employee who is learning all he can to follow in Richard’s footsteps. Awesome company and 2 great guys! Ken and Cheryl.
David Sande
David Sande
18:27 29 Jun 23
Great service as always.
jake fehr
jake fehr
20:03 27 Jun 23
Great team to deal with! Explained how everything works and installed in a timely manner. Technician very helpful and quick to resolve any issues.
Randy Agdan
Randy Agdan
19:14 22 Jun 23
I love my holmes eco water filtration. It saves me a lot of effort of refilling my water bottle every time. Plus water is so damn good.. Ted and Michael was so professional in terms of time and date of when to come and install and to follow up. Highly recommended. 😎
Linda Wollman
Linda Wollman
20:19 13 Jun 23
Richard and Ty were very professional and efficient. Our system of water softener and iron removal were up and running in a short time. We have been a Holmes customer for over 2 decades and are never disappointed.
Kathleen Clements
Kathleen Clements
16:52 29 May 23
We have dealt with Holmes Ecowater for about 20 years now..maybe more. They are fantastic with water problems and servicing. Richard is truly a 'knight in shining armor'! And he's so patient explaining how the system works.....numerous times until I now have it in my head. Recommend to everyone!
Cliff Walde
Cliff Walde
17:43 12 May 23
Great product and great service. Richard takes time to explain everything and very knowledgeable in the product.
Alec Harrison
Alec Harrison
17:54 11 May 23
Richard was great. Quick and efficient, he explained everything clearly and got us up and running in no time. The app is great and he made sure everything made sense before he left. Great experience, highly recommend. .
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