Ricky Ruth Water Division

Clean water starts with knowing what’s in it.

Practical water testing coordination, filtration, treatment, disinfection and troubleshooting for homes, wells and small commercial properties throughout the South Okanagan.

Sample · Lab · Treat · Verify
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Water treatment without the guesswork.

RRMC combines hands-on plumbing and mechanical experience with independent laboratory testing. When water quality is uncertain, we can collect or coordinate samples, use accredited lab results to identify the problem, then recommend and service treatment equipment that fits the actual water.

Testing

Water Sampling & Lab Coordination

Collection and submission of drinking-water samples for bacteriological and chemical analysis, with laboratory testing handled through CARO Analytical Services in Kelowna.

Diagnosis

Water Quality Troubleshooting

Investigation of hardness, staining, sediment, odour, taste, scale, low treatment performance and other common private-well or building water concerns.

Treatment

Filtration & Conditioning

Installation, service and troubleshooting of sediment filtration, carbon filtration, water softeners and other point-of-entry treatment equipment.

Drinking water

UV & Reverse Osmosis

Installation and service of ultraviolet disinfection and reverse-osmosis systems, including filter changes, lamp service and troubleshooting of existing equipment.

Disinfection

Chlorination

Chlorination and disinfection work for wells, storage, piping and water systems, with follow-up sampling available where appropriate.

Service

Existing System Repair

Not sure what the old equipment in the mechanical room is doing? RRMC can inspect, identify, service and troubleshoot existing treatment systems before recommending replacement.

Planning

Asset Management & Proactive Maintenance Plans

Documentation and maintenance planning for water-treatment and related mechanical equipment. RRMC can inventory system assets, record model and service information, identify consumables and maintenance intervals, and build a practical proactive maintenance plan to help reduce surprise failures and keep critical equipment on schedule.

The RRMC process

Test first. Equipment second.

The goal is to solve the water problem, not simply sell more equipment.

01
InspectLook at the water source, pressure system, piping and existing treatment equipment.
02
SampleCollect the right samples and submit them to the laboratory when analysis is required.
03
TreatSelect or repair treatment based on the results, usage and actual site conditions.
04
VerifyConfirm operation, maintain the system and use follow-up testing where appropriate.
Independent lab results matter. RRMC does not replace an accredited laboratory. Laboratory analysis is used when required to confirm water quality and guide treatment decisions.
Where we can help

South Okanagan water is rarely one-size-fits-all.

  • Private wells and rural homes
  • Hard-water and scale problems
  • Iron or mineral staining
  • Sediment and cloudy water
  • Taste and odour complaints
  • UV system maintenance
  • Reverse-osmosis service
  • Water softener troubleshooting
  • Filter and media replacement
  • Seasonal and vacant properties
  • Wineries and agricultural properties
  • Golf courses and small commercial sites
  • Asset inventories and proactive maintenance planning

For regulated drinking-water systems or work requiring specialized operator, engineering or regulatory approval, RRMC will work within the applicable requirements and bring in the appropriate specialist where needed.

A useful starting point

RRMC Water System Check

A practical first visit for homeowners or property managers who have questionable water, inherited treatment equipment, recurring staining or scale, or simply want to understand what their system is doing.

System Review

Source, pressure system, filters, softener, UV, RO, chemical feed equipment and visible piping condition.

Testing Plan

Determine which field checks or laboratory samples make sense before spending money on treatment equipment.

Clear Recommendations

A straightforward explanation of what appears to be happening, what the lab says and what the next treatment or service step should be.

Repair Before Replace

When existing equipment can be serviced or corrected, that comes before automatically replacing the whole system.

Ricky Ruth Water Division

Have water you don’t trust, understand or like?

Start with the source, the system and the test results. RRMC can help work out what’s happening and build a practical path toward cleaner water.

Ricky Ruth Mechanical Corp. · Summerland, BC · rickyruthmechanical.ca