Hard water contains higher levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium. Consequently, it makes cleaning clothes more difficult, creates streaking on dinnerware, and makes cleaning your hair and skin well difficult. Furthermore, it can damage your home’s piping distribution system if not corrected. There are high efficiency solutions that will remove these minerals through the proven ion exchange softening process.
High Efficiency Softener
HARD WATER SOLUTIONS
A water softener is a type of whole house filtration system designed for softening as well as removing dissolved iron and manganese. Additionally, for high levels of iron or manganese, an “up-flow” softener is recommended to prevent mineral build-up in the bottom of the tank. Moreover, high efficiency softeners that use less water and salt in the backwashing process are preferred. For more, see the link at https://www.energy.gov/energysv-hard-water.
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Testing for Health Threats
Certain minerals & contaminants can be tested on-site (iron, hardness, pH, alkalinity, total dissolved solids). Additionally, health threat items like radon, arsenic, nitrates and others should be properly sampled and brought to a certified laboratory for testing that requires specialized equipment. Once the results have been collected and analyzed, an effective system can be designed to safely removed the undesired contaminant.
Scale Build-up
There are many other types of whole house filtration systems or “point of use” systems. Importantly, these can remove bad tastes & odors and many other objectionable minerals and contaminants. Starting with a test will lead to the right approach. In addition to the above, more information about softening can be seen at https://www.reynoldswater.com/water-softeners.
Reynolds Water Conditioning has been installing and servicing softening and filtration systems since 1931. Each water filtration system is tailored to meet the specific needs of each homeowner or business owner. To reach us call 800-572-9575 or email us at greatwater@reynoldswater.com