The Right System Starts With Understanding the Problem
Water quality concerns fall into a few distinct categories, and the right solution depends on what you are actually trying to address.
Calgary’s water is moderately hard, meaning it contains elevated levels of calcium and magnesium minerals. These minerals cause scale buildup on fixtures, reduce appliance efficiency, and affect how soap and shampoo perform. A water softener addresses hardness at the source. We are a Novo Certified dealer and exclusively install Novo water softener systems.
Filtration systems address a different set of concerns, primarily taste, odour, and chlorine. Calgary’s municipal water is treated with chlorine, which is effective for disinfection but leaves a taste and smell that many homeowners prefer to remove at the tap. A carbon filtration system or reverse osmosis system handles this well, depending on how thorough the treatment needs to be.
For homeowners who want protection against biological contaminants, UV light treatment adds a chemical-free layer of disinfection that is particularly relevant for well water, or for those who want additional peace of mind beyond what municipal treatment provides.
These systems are not mutually exclusive. A water softener paired with a reverse osmosis system at the kitchen tap is one of the most practical combinations available, and we are happy to help you figure out what makes sense for your home and your goals.
Why People Choose Harper's as Their Calgary Plumbers
We’re proud to provide our Calgary area neighbours with the best plumbing company and drain cleaning services they need. Our clients love working with us because we work to fully understand your needs.
For us, it is not simply a one time invoice or job, every interaction is the opportunity to build a strong relationship for years to come. Life has unexpected challenges and can throw unique plumbing and drain cleaning problems your way. We are here to help solve those for you.
When you’re in a pickle, we’re here to help.
We started giving pickles to customers for a simple reason, when you go over to someone’s house, you bring something with you.
That’s always felt right to us.
We’re working in people’s homes, not just on plumbing systems, and we never want that to feel cold or transactional. The pickles are a small, neighbourly way to say thanks for having us in, and to leave behind something a little more memorable than the usual magnet or business card.
It’s simple, but it reflects how we like to do things around here: personal, thoughtful, and with a bit of character.
What Our Clients Are Saying
We’re always so grateful to our customers who take the time to leave us reviews and who often refer us to family, friends and neighbours as well as continue to use us whenever their plumbing needs arise.
Proudly Servicing Calgary & Surrounding Areas
Harper’s is your trusted local expert for all things plumbing. Whether you have a leaky faucet or need a new water heater installed. We are family owned and operated and have proudly served Calgary and area for over 13 years.
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