Water Treatment Systems for Soft Water in High River & Okotoks

Are you tired of dealing with hard water soap stains on your bathroom fixtures?

Do you want to have better tasting tap water?

Are you tired of the high laundry detergents and fabric softeners’ costs?


If you have answered any of the above questions with a ‘yes’, call G.M. Mechanical now. G.M. Mechanical is your source for water treatment products and systems in the Foothills, including water softeners, water filters, drinking water systems, reverse osmosis systems and water heaters.

Petwa Water Treatment Systems in the Foothills

If you have a water quality problem, chances are we will have the solution for you. Petwa is a Canadian company focused on improving the quality of water for all of our customers. Petwa operates across Canada, servicing the rapidly growing residential and commercial water treatment industries.

  • Water Softeners

    With Petwa water softeners, clothes are softer, cleaner, brighter, and last longer; dishes are cleaner, with less soap and hard water spotting. Tubs, showers, and sinks are easier to clean, thanks to reduced hard water build-up. Soft water will feel noticeably smoother to your skin.

  • Water Filters

    Protect your water heater, household plumbing, and appliances with a Petwa water filter. Petwa filtration systems reduce the undesirable tastes and odours in your water and also removes the suspended particles that can give your water a cloudy appearance and damage plumbing and appliances. Save yourself time and money on cleaning when you install a Petwa filtration system in your home.

  • Drinking Water Systems

    A steady, dependable supply of crystal-clear, great-tasting water is a game-changer. Not only does it quench your thirst, but it also supports a wide range of vital bodily functions. Proper hydration can improve cognitive function, boost energy levels, and even aid in weight management. Additionally, drinking enough water can help flush out toxins, promote healthy skin, and reduce the risk of various health issues.

WaterGroup Water Treatment and Pump Products

Since 1968, WaterGroup has manufactured and distributed water treatment and pump products across Canada and the USA through wholesale plumbing and heating distribution. G.M. Mechanical now offers a range of WaterGroup products. Please contact us for more information.

Water Treatment FAQs

These are the frequently asked questions we receive about water treatment systems in Okotoks and High River:

  • If you live in town, you may have noticed that the water here is fairly hard. Soft water is considered less than 1 gpg, and more than 10.5 gpg is considered very hard. Town water typically ranges from 15-20 grains per gallon (gpg) of hardness.

    There are several benefits to adding a softener, such as having cleaner and softener laundry, saving money by using up to 50% less soap, shampoo and detergents, and, most importantly, increasing the lifespan of your water-related appliances. You can double the life of a dishwasher, washing machine or water heater by having soft water versus hard water. At G.M. Mechanical, we typically use a Petwa 762 series controller. This particular unit has “demand regeneration,” so the unit will only regenerate when it has to and not just because “it’s time.” This will save you money on salt as compared to an old-style softener. Now that you have soft water, you can go with a Reverse Osmosis (RO) unit. These units give you clean water to drink by removing Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) regardless of if there is a softener in the house or not. These units can be installed on a fridge water system, virtually eliminating the need to replace your fridge water filter. Both of the softener and RO units work great in town. For those of you whose water comes from a well, a sample would have to be tested to identify what contaminants are in the water before recommending any type of equipment. Please feel free to contact G.M. Mechanical for more information.

  • One of the many benefits of adding a water softener is about a 50% reduction in the cost of laundry detergents and fabric softeners. This alone should warn you about the hardness of the water in your area. We have all experienced hard water, the bitter taste of it, the damage it causes to faucets and the impact it has on our overall health. Soft water is considered less than 1 gpg and more than 10.5 gpg is considered very hard. Town water is typically ranging from 15-20 grains per gallon (gpg) of hardness. Imagine the damages it might cause to your expensive water appliances. Just adding a softener can help you double the life of your dishwasher, washing machine or water heater.

    At G.M. Mechanical, we typically use a Petwa 762 series controller. This particular unit works on the concept of “demand regeneration”, which means that the unit will only regenerate when it has to and not just because “it’s time”. This will save you money on salt. Now that you have soft water, you can go with a Reverse Osmosis (RO) unit. The RO system gives you clean drinking water by removing Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). These units can be installed on a fridge water system, virtually eliminating the need to replace your fridge water filter. The softener and RO units work great in town. If the water in your house comes from a well, we recommend a sample test of the water to identify the contaminants in the water before recommending any type of equipment. Please feel free to contact G.M. Mechanical for more information.

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